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It’s the beginning of the end for Windows Vista, as Microsoft closes down support for the original non-service pack edition of the beleaguered OS.]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:47:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-os-that-just-wont-die-retailers-struggle-to-clear-vista.htm http://apcmag.com//the-os-that-just-wont-die-retailers-struggle-to-clear-vista.htm

Windows 7 has been available for purchase in Australia since October last year. But has Microsoft’s previous operating system, Windows Vista, passed away yet? Not quite.]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:17:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//turn-your-tweets-blu-in-windows7vista.htm http://apcmag.com//turn-your-tweets-blu-in-windows7vista.htm

Twitter is a great application but a rubbish site, and most Twitter apps look like spreadsheets. That is until Blu came along.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 23:57:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//beyond-windows-7-geneva-hawaii-and-dublin.htm http://apcmag.com//beyond-windows-7-geneva-hawaii-and-dublin.htm

Microsoft may have dumped Vienna as the codename for Windows 7 but there’s still plenty of virtual globetrotting in Redmond’s beta labs.]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will-windows-7-enterprise-make-for-better-business.htm http://apcmag.com//will-windows-7-enterprise-make-for-better-business.htm

Much of the talk about Windows 7 has been about features for home users. However, since much of Microsoft's money comes from millions of business upgrades, what's in it for them?]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-vista-service-pack-2-release-candidate-out-to-test.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-vista-service-pack-2-release-candidate-out-to-test.htm

After our recent flood of Windows 7 news, it is easy to forget that a lot of Vista users are still grinding away, in need of help! The latest service pack offers some assistance.]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-windows-7-beta-better-than-vista.htm http://apcmag.com//is-windows-7-beta-better-than-vista.htm

Some reader comments on our Windows 7 articles suggest that the OS is not as big a boost as Microsoft would have us believe. We took to Twitter to see what other people think.]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//australian-exclusive-dells-xps-m1340.htm http://apcmag.com//australian-exclusive-dells-xps-m1340.htm

Dell's new premium 13in notebook is a sight to behold. We investigate whether its "hybrid SLI" graphics make it the ultimate portable gaming rig.]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_dual_boot_windows_vista_and_windows_7_vista_installed_first.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_dual_boot_windows_vista_and_windows_7_vista_installed_first.htm

Got your hands on the Windows 7 beta and want to dual boot it alongside Windows Vista? Here's our step-by-step tutorial to get you up and running with Microsoft's latest OS.]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_vista_on_mac_os_x.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_vista_on_mac_os_x.htm

How to run Windows Vista inside Mac OS X, without paying for VMware or Parallels. Our step-by-step tutorial will give you all the information you need!]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:12:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_ubuntu_on_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_ubuntu_on_vista.htm

Want to virtualize Ubuntu on top of Windows Vista for free? Check out our step-by-step tutorial!]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_vista_on_ubuntu.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_vista_on_ubuntu.htm

Want to get Vista up and running on your Ubuntu system? Find out how with our step-by-step tutorial.]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_vista_on_xp.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_vista_on_xp.htm

Want to check out Vista without migrating off XP? Virtualization is the key and our step-by-step tutorial is the answer.]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_xp_on_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_xp_on_vista.htm

Need to keep XP running on your Vista system? Virtualization is the key and our step-by-step tutorial will get you there.]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//grammar_check_optional_for_microsoft_boss_steve_ballmer.htm http://apcmag.com//grammar_check_optional_for_microsoft_boss_steve_ballmer.htm

Hey, it looks I'm trying to write a letter that's going to come out later in a lawsuit. Should I use some grammar in that?]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:39:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//can_windows_7_overcome_vista_driver_woes.htm http://apcmag.com//can_windows_7_overcome_vista_driver_woes.htm

Microsoft has revealed some staggering figures showing how often driver installations fail in Vista. Ouch.]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:03:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why_i_love_linux.htm http://apcmag.com//why_i_love_linux.htm

One man's tale of how Windows screwed up a RAIDed drive configuration and the Linux community rallied round to fix it. WARNING: The following heartfelt love story is a nerdfest of extreme proportions. Enjoy.]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:32:28 +1000