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A brief history of Microsoft Windows
From A to B with the world's most popular consumer desktop OS 20 October 2009 15:41 GMTIf a rose by any other name would have smelled as sweet then we'd all be looking forward to the launch of Interlace Manager 7 this week. That was how it all began for Microsoft's projected in 1981 when Windows was first under development....
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Windows XP phone gets details, pictures
Chinese company tells all 21 September 2009 11:16 GMTThe Windows XP handset which Pocket-lint brought you news of earlier in the year has been fleshed out with a little more information, including full specs for the device and some promotional images. The xpPhone, as it's called, also has the ability to make video calls.
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Chinese company demos Windows XP phone
Thankfully it doesn't have Vista's User Account Control 5 June 2009 13:23 GMTiPhone OS too flashy for you? Windows Mobile doesn't run enough applications? Not a fan of Android, Symbian or webOS either? Chinese company "In Technology" has created a phone that runs Windows XP.
Believed to be the first XP-packing handset in the world, the... -
Windows 7 to get Windows XP mode
Promises to let you use your old software on new OS 25 April 2009 13:20 GMTMicrosoft has said that Windows 7 users will still be able to use programmes designed for Windows XP through a new virtual mode.
Posting the information on the company's Windows Blog, Scott Woodgate, a member of the Windows 7 team has confirmed that users keen... -
Free security software from Microsoft
Protects machines running XP, Vista, and Windows 7 19 November 2008 15:10 GMTMicrosoft is to stop selling its all-in-one security and management package OneCare, but is launching a new software suite to keep machines protected.
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OLPC gets Windows XP
Light-weight version runs off 2GB flash memory card 27 October 2008 14:58 GMTIt has been working on it since December 2007, but Microsoft has finally come up with a version of Windows XP suitable for the One Laptop Per Child XO machine.
The OS has had to be "slimmed down" to run off a 2GB flash memory card, but the computing giant insists... -
IntelliTunes digital jukebox
Two LCD screens, full Windows XP functionality and iPod support 6 October 2008 17:29 GMTIf you like the idea of a jukebox in your pool room, but also love your technology, the digital IntelliTunes may be the new toy for you.
It'll set you back $3995 but for that you get tunes and tech.
It has two LCD screens and wall-mount chassis... -
PC remote controller mark II available
Designed like a TV remote but works like a mouse 24 September 2008 11:27 GMTThis is a nifty gadget for people who use their PCs a lot for entertainment or even business presentations.
The PC Remote Controller II has keys for accessing applications on your PC fast, but also A, B, C and D Hotkeys, which can be set to open specified software. -
33% of Vista PC buyers "downgrading" to XP
Microsoft defiance rife 20 August 2008 10:00 GMTHP admitted at the beginning of this month, that thanks to a loophole, it is selling more copies of the XP operating system than Vista.
And the very same loophole is allowing all of the computer manufacturers - including Dell - to continue to sell the now supposedly... -
Windows promises "feature pack for storage"
Includes Image Mastering API for Blu-ray media 18 August 2008 12:11 GMTApparently Microsoft is prepping a new Windows add-on called Feature Pack for Storage.
The online reports suggest that it will contain modules for portable drive recognition and restriction, ICCD and CCID Smartcard drivers, but also an image mastering API for... -
Microsoft delivers 12 fixes
It's Patch Tuesday! 12 August 2008 12:47 GMTMicrosoft has issues 12 fixes today (yup - it's Patch Tuesday), including seven, which have been classified as critical.
The critical vulnerabilities affect Internet Explorer and Media Player on all contemporary operating systems so Windows 2000, XP and Vista,... -
XP still outselling Vista
HP says loophole helping businesses avoid new OS 8 August 2008 11:50 GMTHP has said that it is selling more copies of Windows XP than Vista even though the new operating system even though they are supposedly not allowed to.
According to APC Magazine, Jane Bradburn, market development manager of commercial notebooks for HP Australia... -
Megawhat News - Lenovo takes on the Asus Eee PC
What's hit the headlines - in a neat little vid 6 August 2008 9:18 GMTDidn't get a chance to read all of yesterday's top stories, well, do not panic, get comfy and press play!
In today's headlines: Lenovo launches the dinky IdeaPad; Steve Jobs admits MobileMe was flawed; MySpace and The Cloud offering free Wi-Fi; iPhone software... -
Microsoft planning Windows replacement
Web-based Midori being worked on now 5 August 2008 10:31 GMTAlthough the details are scant, Microsoft has admitted that it is working on a replacement for the Windows operating system.
Midori - which is reportedly just one of the options that the computing giant is working on - could see a radical move away from client-based... -
VIDEO: Megawhat News - Gov database plans attacked
Thursday's top stories in a lovely little vid 18 July 2008 12:31 GMTWant to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written?
Well why not take a peek at the top stories on video.
In the headlines: A UK privacy guru attacks Gov plans to build database of all of our phone and internet activities;... -
Dell takes a dig at Vista
Offering "Vista bonus" discs but with XP machines 3 July 2008 10:10 GMTMicrosoft may have extended support for its popular XP operating system until 2014, but it still needs to push Vista.
But it seems it's having problems persuading computer manufacturers to do the same.
Dell has openly declared its support for the... -
VIDEO: Megawhat News - Controversy over 3G iPhone PAYG pricing
The top stories of the day in a vid 27 June 2008 8:57 GMTWant to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written?
Well why not take a peek at the top stories on video.
In today's headlines: Controversy over leaked 3G iPhone Pay as you go pricing; Microsoft makes u-turn on XP;... -
Microsoft reissues faulty patch
Security flaw fixed now in Vista and XP 23 June 2008 9:52 GMTMicrosoft has re-issued a security patch, which was found to be ineffective just shortly after it was released on 10 June.
The patch was designed to address a remote code execution vulnerability in Windows XP and Vista which Microsoft had warned was a "critical"... -
VIDEO: Megawhat news - Asus launches three Eee PCs
Video news bulletin of today's top stories 3 June 2008 18:14 GMTWant to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written. Don't panic - here are the top stories on video.
In today's headlines: It’s been a day of laptops as Acer launches the Aspire One range; Asus comes in with three new Eees and... -
Microsoft issues Safari warning
Potential vulnerability 2 June 2008 13:04 GMTMicrosoft has issued a warning to people who use Apple's Safari browser on their PCs.
The note reads: "Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a blended threat that allows remote code execution on all supported versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista... -
VIDEO: Megawhat news - PS3 and PSP fans take heed
Video news bulletin of today's top stories 7 May 2008 18:29 GMTWant to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written. Don't panic - here are the top stories on video.
In today's headlines: a bumper news day for Sony; Microsoft finally releases SP3 for Windows XP; Amazon offers out-of-print CDs;... -
VIDEO: Tech week in view on Megawhat News
Our thoughts on the big stories of the week in video 2 May 2008 16:49 GMTSwitch on Megawhat TV now for our round-up of the biggest news stories of the week; and our very own very special, and of course essential, take on them.
This week we tackle GTA IV versus Wii Fit for the Nintendo Wii; we ask whether the BBC iPlayer will come... -
VIDEO: Megawhat news - the iPlayer coming to a TV near you
Video news bulletin of today's top stories 30 April 2008 17:44 GMTWant to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written. Don't panic - here are the top stories on video.
In today's headlines: the iPlayer comes to Virgin Media subscribers; Parrot launches a designer photo frame; the Microsoft XP... -
Microsoft XP SP3 delayed
Bug discovery sees release postponed 30 April 2008 12:31 GMTIt was promised for late April, which is about now, but the Windows XP Service Pack 3 has been delayed.
Microsoft has released a statement admitting that SP3 has been hit by a bug and its techies are now trying to sort the problem out.
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Pet Master - a PDA designed especially for pets
Barking mad 19 July 2007 8:17 GMTIf Fido's appointments are clogging up your calender then get him his own PDA.
This electronic device not only gives you info on all kinds of cats and dogs but has a diary and address book function - for your pet.
A built-in alarm can be set to...
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