Windows 7
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Maingear Updates Vybe Desktop PC
Best Stuff &bull YesterdayMAINGEAR, manufacturer of some pretty blazing PCs, recently announced their upgrade to the Vybe family of desktops. The new Vybe gaming PC sports the latest Intel Core i5 and i7 Overclocked processors with Turbo Boost. MAINGEAR's exterior design is always a head-turner, and the updated Vybe is no different. It's matte-black exterior and case markings are gorgeous, and an all-new chassis design reminds us of MAINGEAR's efforts in refined design aesthetics. It also showcases a soft touch outer coat with a roomy, full-ATX interior capable housing whatever hardware… Full Story »
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News on Netbook Navigator NAV10T
Phones Review &bull Yesterday
If you are a Windows fan and are in the market for a Windows 7 tablet you might like to know that Netbook Navigator has recently released their new Nav10T Windows 7 tablet with the option of Windows operating systems… Full Story »
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Microsoft to start silent upgrades to Internet Explorer (Digital Trends)
Gadgets News on Yahoo! News &bull Dec 16, 2011
Microsoft has announced that beginning early next year, it will begin silently upgrading Internet Explorer on systems running Windows Xp, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. The move mirrors an upgrade strategy that's been used by Google Chrome since 2009, which… Full Story »
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Microsoft to start silent upgrades to Internet Explorer
Digital Trends &bull Dec 15, 2011
Beginning next year, Microsoft plans to start automatically (and silently) updating Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 users to newer versions of Internet Explorer. Microsoft has announced that beginning early next year, it will begin silently upgrading Internet Explorer on… Full Story »
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It's about time: Internet Explorer moves to automatic updates
TechBlog on Houston Chronicle &bull Dec 15, 2011
Web browser vulnerabilities are a major entryway for malware on Windows-based PCs. One of the best defenses is to make sure your browser is updated with the latest patches and fixes in a timely fashion. The problem is, many folks don't pay much attention to available security updates until it's… Full Story »
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Just Show Me: How to enable automatic system updates in Windows 7 (Yahoo! News)
Gadgets News on Yahoo! News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Welcome to Just Show Me on Tecca TV, where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gadgets in your life. In today's episode we'll show you how to enable automatic system updates in Windows… Full Story »
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Microsoft: Stop using Internet Explorer 6 already
Tech Flash &bull Dec 15, 2011
Connect with TechFlash on our Facebook page for all the latest technology news headlines and commentary, plus information and access to special events, photos from events, promotions and more. In a blog, Microsoft said it is instituting automatic updates for… Full Story »
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How will Internet Explorer users react to being pushed to IE9?
Blogs on ZDnet &bull Dec 15, 2011
Summary: Microsoft is to kick off the process of automatically upgrading Windows users who are using old versions of the Internet Explorer to the latest and greatest version, IE9. In the new year Microsoft is to begin the process of automatically upgrading Windows users who are using old versions of the Internet Explorer to the latest and greatest version, IE9. But how will users who have resisted the upgrade so far react to being given a shove? Note: Microsoft will… Full Story »
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Microsoft's new automatic update plan could (finally) spell the end of IE6
Ars Technica Gadget Tech Blog &bull Dec 15, 2011
Microsoft has announced that starting in January 2012 Internet Explorer will, like Chrome, Firefox and Opera, no longer pester you with update notices. Instead Internet Explorer will automatically download and install updates in the background. The new auto-update feature will only apply to users who've… Full Story »
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Windows 8 aims to take pain out of managing passwords
Gadget Posts on News Blog &bull Dec 15, 2011
Protecting yourself on the Internet typically requires the use of passwords. But that process has never been easy or truly safe. Most people either try to remember too many passwords or simply use the same passwords for all their accounts. Both approaches leave the door open for hackers to access your personal information. In the latest edition of the Building Windows 8 blog, Dustin Ingalls, a group… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Microsoft
- Windows 7
- Apple iPad
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Gear Deal: Dell Inspiron 11z Core i3 ULV 1.2GHz Dual-core Laptop w/WiMAX
Gear Diary &bull Dec 15, 2011
Today's deal brings us the 11.6 Dell Inspiron 11z (1110) 1.2GHz ULV Core i3-330UM Laptop in Obsidian Black. The base configuration includes 2GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, Wireless-N AND WiMAX, a 6-cell battery, a 1.3-Megapixel Webcam, Windows 7 Home Premium… Full Story »
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About Damn Time: Microsoft Will Silently Upgrade Everyone To Latest Version Of IE
Tech Crunch &bull Dec 15, 2011
Sarah currently works as a writer for TechCrunch, after having previously spent over three years at ReadWriteWeb. Prior to becoming a professional blogger, Sarah worked in I.T. across a number of industries, including banking, retail and software. On the surface,… Full Story »
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Windows Hotfix Improves AMD Bulldozer Performance
Hot Hardware &bull Dec 15, 2011
Attention AMD fans, if you're running one of those newfangled Bulldozer processors in your system, how would you like a free performance boost? You can have one, so long as you're rocking a copy of Windows 7 or Windows Server… Full Story »
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Setting up your new Windows 7 laptop
Technology News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
We will be getting a new Windows 7 laptop this Christmas, after many years' familiarity with XP. Computers don't seem to come with physical media any more, just a recovery partition on the hard disk, and they all seem to… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Microsoft Windows
- Windows 7
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Microsoft to push latest version of IE to users starting in 2012
Blogs on ZDnet &bull Dec 15, 2011
Summary: Microsoft is going to start automatically upgradingWindows PC users to the latest version of the IE browser available for their PCs, as of January next year. Microsoft is going to push automatically the most recent version of its Internet Explorer (IE) browsers that is available for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 PCs starting in… Full Story »
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Google Chrome unseats Internet Explorer as top browser worldwide
Geek.com &bull Dec 15, 2011When Google Chrome launched a couple years ago, people knew that Google's massive web presence and cross-promotional powers would help it gain market share quickly. But in just over 26 months Chrome 15 has surpassed Internet Explorer 8 to become… Full Story »
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Internet Explorer to start automatic upgrading across Windows 7, Vista and XP
Engadget &bull Dec 15, 2011
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery right? Well, in an attempt to keep its tenuous grip on the browsing crown, it's borrowing some tricks from its plucky upstart competitors. Microsoft's announced that Internet Explorer will now tie into future… Full Story »
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Microsoft decides to automatically update Internet Explorer for everyone
Geek.com &bull Dec 15, 2011Good news, everyone! Microsoft has decided that the time has come to make sure that all users of Internet Explorer are using the most current version possible. To accomplish that goal, they're turning on automatic updates. Yes, Internet Explorer patches… Full Story »
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Microsoft to IE6: Dead browser walking!
Gadget Posts on News Blog &bull Dec 15, 2011
Known in the past for taking a soft touch when it comes to forcing users to update their browsers, Microsoft's pulling off the kid gloves and going for a bullet to the head. Come January, the company will start forcing people to update from older versions of Internet Explorer. If you have Automatic Updates enabled in Windows Update, Microsoft says that the update will occur in a seamless, Chrome-like experience. The company already provides security updates to Internet Explorer through… Full Story »
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AOC Launches Their 16 Inch USB 2.0 Monitor
MEGA Tech News &bull Dec 15, 2011There are just times when you are on the move, and where one monitor is not enough. Or maybe your netbook's 10 inch screen is just too small to get work done effectively. AOC's new portable USB 15.6 inch E1649FWU monitor is one answer to that problem. The AOC E1649FWU uses DisplayLink's virtual graphics… Full Story »

