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Microsoft Will Continue Offering XP Until 2011

by Matt Hodges June 19, 2009
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According to ComputerWorld, Microsoft is going to continue the availability of Windows XP until April 2011.  The announcement came after a security expert attacked Microsoft’s plan to discontinue its sale once Windows 7 is released.  The original plan stated that “[b]ecause of Windows 7′s Oct. 22 launch date, the six-month cap meant that OEMs would [...]

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Accessing Your Windows Account When The Password Is Lost

by Matt Hodges June 11, 2009
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The unthinkable has happened: you’ve forgotten your Windows (XP or Vista) login password.  You’ve gone through multiple attempts at remembering what it was; you’ve even tried using the little hint you left in case this sort of thing ever happened, but you still can’t get in. But don’t worry, all is not lost!  You do [...]

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Windows Vista vs Windows XP for Gaming

by Jeff Weisbein January 31, 2008
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Windows Vista vs Windows XP for Gaming – a problem for most gamers is lack of driver support in Windows Vista. I believe SP1 for Vista will make a difference and will give a real alternative to XP, not only for gaming, but overall. Now with Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Vista around the [...]

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Dual Monitors In Vista (Extend Your Desktop)

by Jeff Weisbein May 20, 2007
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Recently I bought a second 19″ wide screen monitor to go along with my current 19″ wide screen monitor. They’re both Acer Monitors. However, one is black and one is silver. I originally had the silver and when I went to buy the second one I couldn’t find the silver one anywhere so I ended [...]

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