Review: Voice-Activated Software Accurate

If you spot any errors in this paragraph, don't be dismayed. It was written with new voice-activated software that is billed as a way to operate computer while rarely laying hands on it. Complete Story

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Microsoft Makes Way to Pay for PC Hourly

Microsoft Corp. has developed technology for people to pay by the hour to use a computer in their own homes, similar to the way many people use pre-paid cards for cell phones.

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Review: Samsung Q1 Has Load of Annoyances

Looking for a great PC that runs a fully fledged version of Windows XP but weighs less than two pounds? Well, it's here — at least if you can live without the "great" part.

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Rush Is on for Web-Delivered Video

Here is a moment to marvel at. Half-century-old episodes of "I Love Lucy" are now available on Google's new Video Web site for a nominal charge to my credit card, to be viewed on my computer any time I wish. Amazing!

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PC Shipments Rise 13 Pct. in 1st Quarter

Computer shipments rose at a faster-than-expected 13 percent worldwide in the first quarter, and the No. 1 PC maker, Dell Inc., lost ground to rivals, two technology research firms reported Wednesday.

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IDC: PC Market Growth to Slow in Few Years

The personal computer market's rapid growth will slow in the next few years because a recent rebound in computer replacements has left many customers with systems that won't soon need replacing, according to a forecast Monday from a technology research firm.

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Game Makers Turn to Online Distribution

Walk into any store that sells or rents video games, and chances are you'll find only a few shelves, if any, for personal computer games amid the aisles dominated by console software.

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Bit9 Launches Web Site About PC Files

Is "malfile.exe" a virus? What does "hmtcd.dll" do?

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Self Destruction Button, the sequel

This version is in fact a USB 2.0 hub that emits small sounds (audio files) as soon as "Kill Kill Kill" buttons are pressed. The product will be availanle in Japan at the end of the month, and you can already pre-order it on GeekStuff4U.com.

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Sony PS3 Comprehensive Report

I4U Launches Comprehensive PlayStation 3 Report

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Bizarre Japanese USB 2.0 Hub

For some reason this USB 2,0 hub features a key and a large red "emergency" button which makes explosion noises. Enjoy

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Tweaking Core 2 For More Performance

Firing Squad has a look at fine turning Intel's new top of the line processor for maximum performance - 3DMark numbers included after the jump

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AGEIA PhysX in Joint Task Force

One of the developers over at HD Interactive (Joint Task Force) details exactly what AGEIA PhysX owners can expect as far as hardware optimizations for their gorgeous-looking military RTS.

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Is WGA Windows Genuine Advantage spyware?

Of course WGA is spyware. I got it on my computer. I deleted the WGA files. In fact since I stopped it downloading stuff from Microsoft it's been much more stable! I don't like pre-installed software.

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Microsoft extends lifeline for older PCs

Microsoft on Wednesday revealed software that turns older PCs into more modern and secure systems, but in the process also makes them less than full-fledged computers.

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Non-Profit Pays $15K Bounty for Software Pirates

Non-Profit Pays Bounty for Software Pirates Bary Alyssa Johnson The Business Software Alliance (BSA) doled out a total of $15,500 in reward money on Tuesday to three individuals who came forward to report that their ex-employers used pirated software in the workplace.

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New Mac vs. PC Ads

This is the way the commercials sound in my head when I see them on TV.

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Dell set to change consumer pricing

The company plans to announce "a major pricing initative" for consumers and small business customers on Thursday, it said in a press release distributed on Monday

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Much Ado About Nothing

The recent Mac television advertisement titled "Touche`" defeats the purpose of buying a Mac.

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Tech's say MacBook is a THREAT to PC's

Interesting, it sounds like the MacBook is getting some real traction towards dominating their market.

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Best Week Ever version of Mac-PC ads = video

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PCs beat TV for the internet generation

In a new study, researchers found that children spend more time in front of a computer than the television. While that in itself is not too surprising, the article goes on to discuss how this new "internet generation" sees life and how they interact with others.

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Rumor: Report, 150K PS3s For UK Launch, 800K, US

Report: 150,000 PS3s For UK Launch

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DFC Intelligence:  P3, Could Sony Go From First to Worst?

Could Sony Go From First to Worst? June 30, 2006

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10 things you need to know about Intel's Core 2 Duo

1. Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme will be the fastest processors available. Faster than the Pentium EE, thanks to new techniques like Smart Cache and Wide Dynamic Execution—and, according to preliminary results, faster than the AMD FX62.

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Xbox 360 for $350

Xbox 360 for $350 Dell's running a special over on their site right now, offering the Xbox 360 premium box for $360, another $10 off at checkout and free shipping. Sounds like a deal to me.

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Are the Mac Ads Fact or Fiction?

Slate's Seth Stevenson recently posted an intelligent analysis of Apple's inescapable online and offline ad campaign which features two men ("I'm a Mac. And I'm a PC.") encountering anthropomorphized computer issues.

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Microsoft Cancels a Major Windows Vista Feature

WinFS which was considered by investors to be the crucial feature that would spur upgrades to Vista when Microsoft separated the technologies in 2004 to complete Vista by 2006.

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Sony Expects PS3 Game Prices from $59, under $99

Sony Expects PS3 Game Prices from $59 to $99

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AMD and Dell sign deal for millions of chips

According to our molars, Dell's AMD-powered offerings will include the full range of desktops, notebooks, workstations with a clear marketing focus on student notebooks for an initial Back-To-School line-up.

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Tech Gurus Say They'll 'Switch from Mac'

Interesting.

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Acrobat Reader flaws affect Mac and PC

Secunia posted a "moderately critical" advisory today warning of unspecified security vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader 7.x for both Mac OS and Windows.

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Kutaragi: PlayStation 3 To Sell 100 Million

Kutaragi: PlayStation 3 To Sell 100 Million As part of a sometimes contentious Sony shareholder meeting in Japan, executive Ken Kutaragi has indicated that the company intends to sell as many as 100 million PS3 consoles over the next several years.

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