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Now Playing on Windows Vista Media Center, May 2008 Edition

Posted 05/9/08 at 10:13:37PM | by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper
Tired of "Fifty-seven channels and nothin' on?" Tune into Windows Media Center. Here's a taste of the latest attractions.
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When Windows Update Says "No Way" to XP SP3, We Say "Yes, You Can!"

Posted 05/8/08 at 03:01:45PM | by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper
Windows Update is supposed to be the easiest way to get Windows XP SP3 on your system. Here's what to do when WU leaves you empty-handed.
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Microsoft Backup News, May 2008 Edition

Posted 05/7/08 at 09:47:03PM | by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper
You can't be too careful with your precious email, contacts, documents, and media files - and now Redmond brings you two new ways to protect your data.

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Better Late Than Never: Windows XP SP3 Finally Hits the Web

Posted 05/6/08 at 05:45:35PM | by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper
After a false start last week, Microsoft has finally released SP3 for Windows XP for download. Here are the links you need to get it and avoid potential headaches in the process.
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Disorganized Photo and Video Collection? Give Expression Media 2 a Try

Posted 05/5/08 at 10:31:41PM | by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper
Microsoft rolls out a new version of Expression Media and a free catalog reader. We take a closer look.
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Here's What (Else) Is New and Cool from Microsoft

Posted 05/2/08 at 09:17:54AM | by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper
While we've been waiting for Windows XP Service Pack 3, some other goodies slipped out of Redmond. Here's some of what's new - and cool - for both Windows XP and Vista users.
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Windows XP SP3 - Here at Last!? (the latest updates)

Posted 04/29/08 at 07:40:02AM | by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper
It's been a long, looong wait for Service Pack 3, but the waiting's over (but not officially). Here's what happened (and didn't happen) today.
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Windows XP SP3 Hits Tuesday - But It Could Hit You Back

Posted 04/28/08 at 09:07:06PM | by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper
Virtually all Windows XP users can't wait to put Service Pack 3 on their systems. However, some experts are advising a "wait-and-see" attitude. Here's why.

Maximum PC's Sixth Annual Softy Awards
A big 'w00t' to this year's standout applications and utilities
RAID Controllers Compared!
Another Maximum PC Challenge! Motherboard vs. add-in card, host-based vs. discrete. What role does a RAID controller play in overall RAID performance?
The Ultimate Guide to Movie Download Services
Home-entertainment technology has lent new meaning to the phrase ‘home box office,’ but can any of the new on-demand Internet movie services really deliver the big-screen experience? We examine the top eight options to find out .
How To: Streamline and Customize your Vista Installation
The free vLite application will help you save time—and gigabytes—by cutting the bloat from your Vista installation process
How To: Sync Your Online and Offline Calendars
Soeimes you need a calendar you can access from anywhere; sometimes you just need one on your desktop. We'll show you how to make these separate applications play nice.
How To: Benchmark Your PC without Breaking the Bank
The best way to see if your tweaks and upgrades have an impact on your system's performance is to run benchmark comparisons. Here's how you do it . . . for free!
IntelliScanner Mini
Have money to burn and love to stay organized? This is the device for you!
CoolIT Freezone Elite
This Peltier's powerful performance makes tricky installation tolerable.
Logitech Squeezebox Duet
An acquisition by Logitech brings lots of changes to the Squeezebox, one of our favorite streamers—and all the changes are good!



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