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Microsoft Looking Into Windows 7 Battery Issues

I just received an email about this battery issue but had never experienced it (... to my knowledge, anyway. On the other hand, I'm not doing a lot of upgrades these days either). Apparently, Microsoft is looking into it : After installing the Windows 7 upgrade, many customers have seen their machine's...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 02-02-2010
Ghost Buster: Microsoft’s SideWinder X4 Keyboard

Microsoft this week unveiled a new gaming keyboard with "anti-ghosting" capabilities: What gamers request most is better control in-game, and today Microsoft Hardware launches the SideWinder X4 Keyboard, a keyboard designed to give gamers more control over their gaming experience with the industry...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 02-02-2010
Microsoft Hardware Launches Exclusive Features for Windows 7

From Microsoft: In conjunction with the general availability announcement for Windows 7, Microsoft Hardware has announced that all of its mice, keyboards, LifeCams, gaming devices and notebook accessories will be fully compatible with Windows 7 once the operating system is launched to retail customers...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 06-03-2009
Dell Adamo. Spare me

I just wanted to post a short comment about the Dell Adamo , which is Dell's entry into the "my computer is smaller and more expensive than your computer" sweepstakes. That is, this epic waste of time is meant to compete with Apple's epic waste of time, the Macbook Air. JCXP explains...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 03-19-2009
Why people hate buying PCs, part 37

Unbelievable. I love Dell, I really do. I recently bought that Optiplex, which has been great. So when my dad called this morning and asked about buying a new PC, I told him I could probably get something at Dell for under $500. I headed over to Dell, went back and forth between the Inspiron and Studio...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 10-07-2008
Optiplex 755 as a server

Someone asked me this morning if I had posted any photos of the Dell Optiplex 755 I purchased recently … So there they are. I took these the day it arrived but forgot to post them. Hey, it’s been busy :) So far so good. I’ve really loaded it down with virtual machines and the thing is rock-solid and...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 10-07-2008
How to set up a new PC in one easy session

Ed Bott takes on the task of starting off fresh with a new PC and, always, offers up some great advice. This is one to file away for that eventual do-over. Over the years, I’ve done this process dozens of times for business clients, family members, friends, and neighbors. I’ve got the process down to...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 09-23-2008
Microsoft Surface piano demo

Here's a short video I took during my recent trip to Microsoft's campus. This is Mary playing with the piano demo on the Microsoft Surface interactive table: Microsoft Surface: Piano demo by Paul Thurrott

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 09-14-2008

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