Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Microsoft Says Windows 7 Will Ship Before Holidays; How to Buy a Business Laptop; Dvorak: Windows 7 and the 12-Step Boogie; and More

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News: Microsoft Says Windows 7 Will Ship Before Holidays
How to: Buy a Business Laptop
Dvorak: Windows 7 and the 12-Step Boogie
Feature: PCMag's Gift Guide for Graduates
Internet Explorer 8: Nine Things You Didn't Know You Could Do
Slideshow: 10 Wacky USB Flash Drives


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News: Microsoft Says Windows 7 Will Ship Before Holidays
Microsoft confirmed Monday that the latest iteration of its operating system will be available for the holiday rush.



How to: Buy a Business Laptop
Buyers of laptops for small businesses have a near-overwhelming range of options in models and features to consider, but we can help you make the best choice for your business.



Dvorak: Windows 7 and the 12-Step Boogie
In reality, people are supposed to find fault with betas, not praise them. But not in Microsoft's 12-Step Boogie.



Feature: PCMag's Gift Guide for Graduates
Our analysts and editors have assembled a collection of gifts that will look great with your grad.



Internet Explorer 8: Nine Things You Didn't Know You Could Do
Optimize features you may not have noticed—and even one Microsoft won't tell you about at all.



Slideshow: 10 Wacky USB Flash Drives
A flash drive shaped like a syringe and one that doubles as a lighter are just some of the strange USB sticks available for storing your data.


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War Coming Between Apple and Amazon?
With the launch of the Kindle DX this week and recurring rumors about an Apple "iPad"—essentially an iPod touch with a 10-inch screen—some analysts (including our own Sascha Segan) think Apple and Amazon might be setting up a fight for the e-book and online-publishing market. There has already been a lot of chatter on this topic in our forums, but if you haven't voiced your opinion on this topic, here's your chance.

Why Tech Today Is Boring
Columnist and Cranky Geek John C. Dvorak wrote a column last week about the four factors that have contributed to the boring state of computing today. Do you think he's right? If not, tell him he's wrong in our forums.

Hands On: The New York Times' New Digital Reader
On Monday the New York Times released a new version of its Times Reader, a slick Adobe Air–powered app that brings the experience of reading the printed paper to your computer. Have you had a chance to try it out? If so, what did you think?



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