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Withings Move: Unboxing and quick overview

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:02:01 +0000

The Move is the latest activity watch from Withings, offering up fitness tracking, excellent battery life, and more - priced at just $69.95. We unbox the device and give a quick overview. Read more...

An overview of the Silverlight 3 Beta

Sean Bradford — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:05:37 +0000

Just in case you missed our live blogging of the MIX09 keynote, we've got a full list of new features that are in the Silverlight 3 beta. You can now download the Silverlight 3 beta... Read more...

Windows 7: Windows Backup Overview

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:03:11 +0000

Windows Backup Windows Backup allows you to make copies of data files and also create a system image which includes your system settings, programs and files. In Windows 7, you can choose your custom... Read more...

Windows 7: Explorer Search overview

Andrew Lyle — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:20:35 +0000

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7 Tips and Tricks Windows 7: Superbar overview ... Read more...

Windows 7: Superbar Overview

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:54:27 +0000

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7 Tips and Tricks Windows 7: HomeGroup Overview ... Read more...

Windows 7: Vista Upgrade & Anytime Upgrade overview

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:48:54 +0000

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7: HomeGroup Overview Windows 7: BitLocker To Go & Biometric... Read more...

Windows 7: HomeGroup Overview

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:38:29 +0000

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7: BitLocker To Go & Biometric improvements overview Windows 7:... Read more...

Windows 7: BitLocker To Go & Biometric improvements overview

Tom Warren — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:47:03 +0000

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7: Easy Connect Windows 7: Problem Steps Recorder Windows... Read more...

Windows 7: Problem Steps Recorder overview

Tom Warren — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:15:48 +0000

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7: Easy Connect Windows 7: Action Center Overview Windows... Read more...

Windows 7: Easy Connect overview

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:11:27 +0000

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7: Action Center Overview Windows 7: User Account Control (UAC)... Read more...

Windows 7: Internet Explorer 8 overview

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:52:07 +0000

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7: Action Center Overview Windows 7: User Account Control (UAC) Overview... Read more...

Windows 7: Device Stage overview

Tom Warren — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:14:18 +0000

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7: Action Center Overview Windows 7: User Account Control (UAC) Overview... Read more...

Windows 7: Action Center Overview

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:09:44 +0000

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following, along with a quick Windows 7 Beta review: Windows 7: User Account Control (UAC) Overview Windows 7: Calibate... Read more...

Windows 7: User Account Control (UAC) overview

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:22:42 +0000

In part one of our overview of Windows 7, we looked into Federated Search. In part two, we look into the much criticized feature of Windows Vista - The User Account Control One of... Read more...

Bill Gates last public speech as Microsoft Chairman Overview

Tom Warren — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:04:30 +0000

Bill Gates launched Tech-ed Developers in Orlando, Florida today by announcing this was his last public speech as a full time employee (FTE) in his role of Microsoft Chairman. He will now transition to a... Read more...

Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage: An Overview

Steven Parker — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 11:50:43 +0000

Microsoft announced its Genuine Advantage software initiative in March 2006. It's designed as part of the company's wider assault on software piracy (another infamous part of this fight, Product Activation, won fame and fortune for... Read more...

Windows Vista Build 5456 Overview and Screenshot Gallery

Steven Parker — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:32:14 +0000

Little more than a month after issuing a bug-laden Windows Vista Beta 2, Microsoft has shipped its first post-Beta 2 interim build of the next Windows and it makes up a lot of lost ground.... Read more...

S3 Chrome S25 & S27 Technology Overview

Julio Franco — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 10:54:21 +0000

We recently talked to S3 Graphics, and VIA Technologies, regarding a new product line being unveiled today, coupling VIA chipsets with S3 video technology. Along with covering the product brief, we also discussed interesting features... Read more...

IIS 7 Short Overview Video

Sat, 24 Sep 2005 08:25:22 +0000

In this video, Chris Adams, IIS Program Manager, talks about what you can expect for the up coming IIS 7. Key points discussed in this video are: The platform that... Read more...

WinHEC 2005: Tablet/Mobile Platforms Overview

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 16:38:22 +0000

On Monday April 25th, Bill Gates delivered the keynote presentation at Microsoft WinHEC 2005. In his keynote, Bill covered Microsoft and partner investments in Tablet PC, mobile technologies and innovative form factors. In addition to... Read more...

Portable Media Center - An Overview

Tom Warren — Thu, 23 Sep 2004 17:25:04 +0000

Channel 9 have posted a great video of the new Portable Media Center's. The video is an overview of the devices from Brett Bentsen (Product Unit Manager of PMCs). Portable Media Centers allow... Read more...

Microsoft Tech Ed 2004 Overview

Sun, 23 May 2004 07:10:14 +0000

Microsoft's annual Tech Ed 2004 conference opens Monday in San Diego, Calif. The sold-out event includes almost a dozen tracks with hundreds of sessions. Unlike some of the company's recent events that focused on long-term... Read more...

Video: WinFS Overview

Tom Warren — Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:18:51 +0000

Quentin Clark provides an overview of WinFS, including what benefits it will produce, what it is, and how it's put together. This episode introduces you to WinFS as a basis for more detailed presentations. ... Read more...

Microsoft CRM Overview

Tom Warren — Tue, 28 Jan 2003 12:44:12 +0000

WiNBETA have just posted up a great overview of Microsoft's latest business solution: Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Improve customer satisfaction, and you'll improve your bottom line. From the first contact to after-sales service, these Web-enabled... Read more...

Nvidia NV30 Technology Overview Report

Tue, 19 Nov 2002 01:13:19 +0000

Thanks to Navin Maini for mailing us with this news. NVIDIA's own internal benchmarks reveal that the 8x AGP-compliant GeForce FX has 3x the raw frame rate power of the NV25 (GeForce4... Read more...

Windows Powered Smart Displays Product Overview

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 18 Sep 2002 18:43:29 +0000

Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Powered Smart Displays, the evolution of the monitor, will extend the power of Windows XP to any room in the home, connecting consumers to the information, applications and services they enjoy most anywhere... Read more...

Silicon On Insulator Technology Overview

Daniel Fleshbourne — Sat, 20 Apr 2002 09:46:31 +0000

DeviantPC has posted an overview of the upcoming processor technology 'Silicon On Insulator' or more commonly known as SOI. Here's a snip: "Thanks go to IBM again for solving... Read more...

GP4 screenshot overview

Marcel Klum — Thu, 28 Feb 2002 15:36:55 +0000

Some old, some new. Now all we have to do is wait for the release. Screenshot: @ Racing-Corner.de Screenshot: @ Alpha F1 Preorder:... Read more...

Internet Explorer 6 Technical Overview

Steven Parker — Tue, 25 Dec 2001 11:47:41 +0000

Although not new in nature, its something I have just come across at Microsoft, its a technical overview of IE6.. For the interested.. read on! This article highlights new features in Internet Explorer... Read more...

.NET My Services Overview

Steven Parker — Sun, 11 Nov 2001 15:48:55 +0000

Make Personal connections a new opportunity for the software industry, Microsoft .NET My Services (formerly code-named "HailStorm") is a family of XML Web services that builds upon the proven Microsoft .NET Passport and Microsoft .NET... Read more...

Windows XP Installation and Upgrade Overview

Steven Parker — Sun, 21 Oct 2001 20:04:59 +0000

Yep Paul Thurrot of Supersite for Windows is at it again. This time he has compiled a very handy article called: Windows XP Installation and Upgrade Overview. He has broken it down into 2 pieces,... Read more...