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Lenovo's highly power-efficient PC
Lenovo's Blue Sky desktop computer is as power efficient as 45 watts of power consumption suggests. The machine is also equipped with a low-speed fan and is 25 percent smaller than the earlier ThinkCentre models. Here's a quote from an article on TechWorld:...
Tags: PC, Lenovo Group Ltd., Machine, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Data Centers, Processors, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Storage, Data Management, Semiconductors, Components, Arun Radhakrishnan
Blog posts 2007-09-13
Former editor of PC Magazine disses Vista
Former editor of PC Magazine, Jim Louderback, has penned a new piece on his column about his thoughts pertaining to Windows Vista. A former advocate of Microsoft's latest operating system, he now expresses his dissatisfaction with it. Excerpt from his column: I've been...
Tags: Network, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Paul Mah
Blog posts 2007-08-20
Another Windows Vista patch now available
Yesterday, we announced here a Vista 'performance and reliability ' patch from Microsoft , and that's been quickly followed by a 'compatibility and reliability' download. Both, as per Ars Technica, will require WGA validation and are designed to provide fixes for: Video driver...
Tags: Ars Technica, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Computer, Productivity, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Games, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Hardware, Lea Rush
Blog posts 2007-08-08
Vista makes computer search easier... for the law
An American Bar Journal eColumn article brings us relevant revelations about Vista's improved ability to provide evidence for court. Innovations within Vista apparently make it far easier to find evidence on PCs. Chief among those are Shadow Copy, Transactional NTFS, and Instant Search....
Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Productivity, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, John Bartley K7AAY
Blog posts 2007-07-14
Gates envisions new "platform for innovation" with Windows Vista
A dozen years ago, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates launched Windows 95 in a famously glitzy presentation with the help of Jay Leno and the "Start Me Up" campaign. (There was also a special Windows 95 Web site on an emerging phenomenon called the Internet, and at the time it quickly...
Tags: Innovation, PC, Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp., Gate, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 95, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Software, Jason Hiner
Blog posts 2007-01-31
Windows Vista Ready PC Hardware Guidelines
Hardware requirements for the Windows Vista Ready PCs have been selected to ensure that PC systems and components that fit these criteria will run Windows Vista well and will enable the next generation of Windows applications. Enterprise Planning Guidelines are based on these hardware requirements. By using these guidelines to...
Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
White papers
Protect Your PC With New Security Features in Windows Vista
Windows Vista is the first complete operating system release since the trustworthy computing initiative announcement several years ago. Developed under the guidelines of the Security Development Lifecycle and with built-in protection such as Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, and User Account Control, Windows Vista offers unparalleled protection both for standalone systems...
Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Trustworthy Computing, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Viruses And Worms, Security, Software
White papers 2006-11-01
Windows Vista Can Help Societe Des Alcools du Quebec Reduce PC Total Cost of Ownership by 7 Percent Per Year
A business value study that included an analysis of Total Cost of Ownership TCO showed that upgrading the PCs at the Societe des Alcools du Quebec SAQ from Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000 to Windows Vista should improve management and reduce service desk and support costs. Deploying Windows Vista...
Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, TCO, Microsoft Corp., SAQ, Roi/Tco, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
Case studies
Achieving Vista Readiness: Strategic PC Lifecycle Management Gets You There
Industry experts report that approximately half of the present business PCs does not meet the minimum requirements for Windows Vista, and more than 80 percent do not meet Vista's premium requirements. What's more, organizations that do not carefully plan for Vista will incur costs that extend well beyond the expense...
Tags: Attachmate Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software
White papers 2007-01-15
Power Consumption & Management: Windows Vista Versus Windows XP
It is important to note that the financial and carbon-dioxide savings are not due to a PC running Windows Vista consuming less power per task than a PC running Windows XP (for example, typing up a document in Microsoft Word will consume very similar amounts of power). Instead, it is...
Tags: PC, Power Consumption, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software
White papers 2007-03-21
Windows Vista on PCs With Intel Centrino Pro or Intel vPro Processor Technology
Microsoft Corporation, founded in 1975, is a worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and business realize their potential. The company wanted to deliver a stable, reliable, high-performance PC that helps IT manage and protect PCs, while helping users collaborate and share information more easily, effectively, and...
Tags: Intel Centrino Pro, Intel Centrino, Intel vPro, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components
Case studies
How do I... Remote desktop to a Windows XP PC from Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista adds several layers of system security above and beyond what was used in Windows XP. In general, that is a good thing. However, those added layers of security sometimes interfere with an end user's experience. Completing a remote desktop connection to a PC running Windows XP from...
Tags: Desktop, PC, Remote Desktop, Microsoft Windows Vista, Mark W. Kaelin, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software
Download resources 2008-01-08
Performance on Microsoft Windows Vista of Intel vPro Technology-Based and AMD Processor-Based PCs in Common Business Scenario
Intel Corporation Intel commissioned Principled Technologies PT to compare the performance on Microsoft Windows Vista of an Intel vPro technology-based PC with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor E6700 with that of an AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ processor-based PC. Five scenarios are tested that featured real-time collaboration and communication...
Tags: Performance, Intel vPro, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., Principled Technologies, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
White papers 2006-11-01
Weather-Tracking Company Boosts Productivity With New Operating System
WeatherBug, whose parent company is AWS Convergence Technologies, provides weather data to millions of consumers and hundreds of businesses and government agencies. WeatherBug decided to deploy the prerelease version of the Windows Vista Business operating system to all 250 of its client PCs. With Windows Vista Service Pack 1 expected...
Tags: PC, Operating System, WeatherBug, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Asset Management, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Operational Planning, Business Operations
Case studies 2008-06-24
Early Adoption of Windows Vista Yields Strong Returns for Midsized Companies
IT departments in midsize organizations are expected to improve the quality of services to PC end-users, cut IT support costs, and increase business flexibility. Compared to large enterprises, midsize companies have tighter IT budgets and fewer IT resources. With the release of the Windows Vista operating system at the...
Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Security Benefit, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
White papers 2008-04-01
School District Upgrades PCs to Keep Students Current on the Latest Technology
Hoover City Schools makes it a priority to stay current with the latest software so that students are prepared for the next level of education and are familiar with the tools that drive today's business world. As part of that strategy, the school district has already deployed Windows Vista on...
Tags: PC, School District, Student, Mobility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
Case studies 2008-09-01
City of Miami Upgrades PCs to Improve Security, Reliability, Productivity, and Costs
As part of its plans to optimize its IT infrastructure, the City of Miami had to find an effective way to centrally store user data - a model that didn't work as well as desired with the Windows XP Professional operating system. The city chose to upgrade to the Windows...
Tags: Security, City, PC, User Data, Miami, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
Case studies 2008-10-01
Windows Vista Home Premium upgrade (Windows)
Note: This downloadable version of Windows Vista is an upgrade only. Users can upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium from Windows XP Home or Windows Media Center edition. The preferred edition of Windows for home desktop and mobile PCs, with features including Windows Media Center and the Aero user interface,...
Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
Software downloads 2007-01-29
Astro Clock 3D Screensaver 2.4 (Windows)
Astro Clock 3D Screensaver will turn your PC to a Gate into the Space of Joy and eternal cosmic feast. Rotating Zodiac wheel will decorate your PC while helping to increase the quality of your time. Feel the pulse of the third millennium. Harmonize your rhythms with the natural space...
Tags: 3D, PC, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
Software downloads 2008-06-18
Infibia Easy Tools for Vista 2008 1.20 (Windows)
Infibia Easy Tools for Vista helps keep your PC optimized and running at top efficiency and speed while making your life easier. The program identifies problems and repairs your Windows Vista by itself. No learning curve. High ease of use. 10 easy to use tools for Windows Vista that will...
Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Tool, Infibia, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
Software downloads 2008-07-30


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