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NewsMicrosoft (Quietly) Launches PC Advisor Repair Utility. Going After Apple Next?

Posted 10/13/08 at 10:00:00 AM by Will Smith


This weekend, Microsoft quietly rolled out a preview release of the Microsoft PC Advisor to select members of the Windows Feedback Program.  (Members of the Windows Feedback Program agree to let Microsoft monitor their machines closely, and Microsoft uses that data to determine what types of problems real users experience.) The invitation to try out the PC Advisor made some intriguing promises—the app will monitor our PC for problems and give solutions in real time and it will monitor system settings for potential pitfalls. The survey that preceded our download was even more interesting, it hinted that Microsoft's ultimate goal for the new app is complete Apple domination. Hit the jump for our full report on Microsoft’s new PC Advisor, the Apple tie-in, a whole bunch of screenshots and the first-hands on report we've read so far.

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NewsOpen Tech Enters the Legally Perilous Mac-Clone Market

Posted 07/25/08 at 02:35:23 PM by Pulkit Chandna

Open Tech Mac-Clone

OS X has remained an Apple fiefdom and any attempts at liberating the OS have been frowned upon by the company. Earlier this month, Apple initiated legal proceedings against Psystar that sells a Mac-clone. However, the law suit seems to have had very little deterrent value as yet another manufacturer has announced plans to launch its own Mac-clone, though, with a difference – not an endorsement.

Open Tech Inc. has announced the Open Tech Home and the Open Tech XT open PCs that will easily allow users to run OS X. The similarity between Psystar’s outright Mac-clone and Open Tech’s upcoming PCs ends here as the latter’s offerings won’t come with OS X pre-installed, instead, users will have to install it on their own using a meticulously crafted set of instructions. Open Tech believes that this move will shield it from any legal action. But Apple's legal department might hold a different opinion.

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FROM THE ARCHIVEThe iPhone Still Doesn't Excite Me

Posted 06/26/07 at 07:07:25 PM by Will Smith

The first couple of iPhone reviews just hit the web, and Will Smith wonders what flavor Kool Aid the reviewers are drinking

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No BS PodcastNo BS Podcast #12

Posted 04/14/07 at 12:20:16 AM by Maximum PC Staff

This week's topics include more R600 rumors, violating the NetNanny, questions for the Doctor, and Gordon's Rant of the Week!

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