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Microsoft to open Xbox Gamerscore rewards programFeb 8, 2007 - in News
Loyal Xbox 360 owners who have managed to climb into the Gamerscore stratosphere will soon be able to get some sort of benefit for their efforts, when Microsoft opens up its Reward Challenge program later this month, with smaller awards available for users who haven't logged as much time on their console.
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New Firefox flaws exploit pop-ups, phishing holeFeb 8, 2007 - in News
A pair of new flaws in Mozilla's Firefox browser have found ways around the security infrastructure to fool the system and open up user PCs to potential attacks, according to a report published this week by SecuriTeam.
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PCI-SIG completes PCIe External Cabling 1.0 specificationFeb 8, 2007 - in News
The PCI Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG) that owns and manages PCI specifications, yesterday announced the availability of the PCI Express External Cabling 1.0 specification, which extends the PCI Express (PCIe) interconnect architecture "outside the box."
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2 GB DDR2 modules may not be mainstream until 2008Feb 8, 2007 - in News
While 1Gbit DDR2 chips are still available in very limited quantities in the open market, 2 GB DDR2 desktop modules may not go mainstream until 2008, according to industry sources.
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Gateway Goes Gaming: FX530XT ReviewFeb 8, 2007 - in Reviews
Gateway is ready to get back into the performance business. They certainly have the experience, but can they deliver the goods?
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Analysis: Vista's Ready Boost is no match for RAMFeb 7, 2007 - in Reviews
There's a new way to enhance your cache in Vista - simply plug in your Flash memory stick. But how much performance gain can you really expect? TG Daily ran an average PC through a benchmark parcours and discovered that the old rules still apply: There is no substitute for an adequate amount of system memory. Period.
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Google Earth Shows Environmental HotspotsFeb 7, 2007 - in Picture Story
To view the environment hotspots in Google Earth, you first must go to layers and and "Featured Content". Then click on UNEP: Atlas of Our Changing Environment.
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Nvidia to turn Sideshow into a major attractionFeb 7, 2007 - in News
Sideshow is one of those Windows Vista features that are still somewhat cloudy and without a clear future. So far, Sideshow has gained most interest in the form of a small LCD that is integrated into the notebook lid as a secondary screen - to enable data access without requiring the user to power up the notebook. But there is more - and Nvidia is cooking up some interesting solutions.
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Comcast and Facebook partner to make "Facebook Diaries"Feb 7, 2007 - in News
Comcast and Facebook are partnering up to gather and share user-created videos in a new television series. Starting in March, Facebook users can submit video diary segments which will be viewable on both Facebook and Comcast's Ziddio.com site. The videos will also be viewable on Comcast's ON DEMAND service. Some of the best videos will be used in a new television series called "Facebook Diaries".
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Digg buries top user listFeb 7, 2007 - in News
In response to rampant criticism about fraud and manipulation in the system, Digg.com has dropped its list of the most active users.
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AMD refreshes Opteron lineup, promises fast quad-core chipFeb 7, 2007 - in News
AMD today announced a range of new socket AM2- and socket F-based Opteron processors. In another evolutionary step, the new CPUs are fine tuned towards increased power efficiency for 1P, 2P and 4P+ server and workstations systems. AMD also said that its first quad-core chip will surpass the performance of today's highest performing Intel quad-cores processors.
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SiS announces chipsets certified for Windows Vista Premium EditionFeb 7, 2007 - in News
SiS has announced that its SiS672 chipset family - SiS672FX, SiS672, and SiSM672MX - has been certified for Windows Vista Premium Edition.
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AMD expected to post 20% share of embedded processor market in 2007Feb 7, 2007 - in News
Even though Intel currently has a 70% share of the x86 embedded processor market, AMD is expected to raise its market share in the sector to over 20% in 2007 after it has begun adding dual-core processors to it's embedded processor lineup, according to Taiwan-based IPC makers.
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Build a Windows Vista Upgrade ParachuteFeb 7, 2007 - in Reviews
In this article, we provide you with what you need to know about upgrading to Windows Vista. You will get definitive information about released features and capabilities of the various versions of Windows Vista, learn when you can and cannot do a Vista in-place upgrade, and find out about tools to make your Vista installation easier and less prone to errors and crashes.
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UK could force convicted sex offenders to register screen namesFeb 6, 2007 - in News
Convicted sex offenders in the United Kingdom could be forced to register their screen names along with their email addresses. Home Office Secretary John Reid has proposed a new law that would mandate prison terms for sex offenders who fail to give their online identities to the nationwide Sex Offenders Register.
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World's oldest newspaper moves to all digital formatFeb 6, 2007 - in News
A little-known paper in Sweden has long held the distinction for being the longest-running active newspaper in the world. Now it is earning headlines again, as the Post-och Inrikes Tidnigar has moved to an all-digital format, with all 2007 issues to be distributed over the Internet.
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Wal-Mart digital movie store moves into betaFeb 6, 2007 - in News
Complementing its digital music store that launched a couple years ago, Wal-Mart today unveiled a digital video store, offering TV shows and movies at prices that are marginally less than what iTunes charges.
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The Best Gaming Graphics Cards for the Money: February 2007Feb 6, 2007 - in Reviews
Detailed graphics card specifications and reviews are great - that is, if you have the time to do the research. But at the end of the day, what a gamer needs is the best graphics card within a certain budget.
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40% of kids see online porn - surveyFeb 5, 2007 - in News
A recent University of New Hampshire survey shows that nearly 40% of teenagers have seen online pornography. Two-thirds of those teenagers say they came across the material accidentally.
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A Convention for the Booth Babes: Inside GlamourconFeb 5, 2007 - in Picture Story
Martha Smith was a Playboy Playmate of the Month is 1973, but she was immortalized in a certain 1978 comedy classic. Can you guess the movie?
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U.S. Census gets high-tech for 2010Feb 5, 2007 - in News
For the 22nd United States Census report, field workers will be equipped with wireless, handheld computers for the first time, in a move that will try to save the government time and money, and also to bring up the accuracy from the 99.5% level that has been historically achieved.
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Corsair's PC10000 Super-Ober-Uber-RAM Sets SailsFeb 5, 2007 - in Reviews
What's better than fast memory? Right, even faster memory! Corsair's latest toys run 1,250 MHz to satisfy the performance hunger of the most demanding enthusiasts - if you can fork out the $600.
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P.A. Semi challenges AMD, IBM and Intel in power efficiencyFeb 4, 2007 - in News
P.A. semi, a fabless chip design company today said that its debut processor has entered the sampling phase and is shipping in small numbers to customers. The company claims that the 2 GHz dual-core processor is four to five times more power efficient than any other processor in its class.
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Tom Mustaine Talks About SiN Episodes, Severity and Why He Left RitualFeb 4, 2007 - in Picture Story
Tom Mustaine, co-founder of Ritual Entertainment.
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Analysis: Retail prices of AMD processors continue declineFeb 2, 2007 - in Reviews
AMD's processor prices remain under severe pressure: Caught between Intel's outgoing Pentium D series on the low end and the Core 2 Duo series on the high end, the X2 Athlons remain vulnerable to market shifts and Intel's supply strategy. Anyone intending to build a Vista PC on a budget should begin having a closer look at AMD.
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The ultimate Vista gadget: A keyboard?Feb 2, 2007 - in News
We can think of a million and one ways how to pamper your new Vista PC, but a keyboard would not have been on the top of our list. Microsoft's wireless Desktop 7000 is a visual stunner that goes along well with the Vista design theme. Here's a first look at what is easily one of the most attractive keyboard/mouse combinations on the market today.
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Reader feedback: Windows Vista woesFeb 2, 2007 - in Reviews
Some might have called us cynical to label Vista purchasers members of a not-so-exclusive "Pay-in beta test", but after a decade or two of working with computers and upgrades we should all pretty much know the deal where Windows upgrades are concerned: You buy it on the first day, you're a gibbering wreck by the second.
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Mobile content expected to reach $150 billion by 2011Feb 2, 2007 - in News
Mobile music, video, and online content services, currently still kind of a niche market, will reach a revenue of $150 billion per year by 2011, according to a new report by research firm Informa Telecoms & Media.
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AMD 690 series chipsets to launch in FebruaryFeb 2, 2007 - in News
AMD will launch its 690 series chipsets by the end of this month, according the sources from Taiwan-based motherboard makers.
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Color Laser Printers: Fast and Affordable!Feb 2, 2007 - in Reviews
For two years now, manufacturers have been offering some particularly economical models, and HP has even broken new ground by launching a color laser - the Color LaserJet 1600 - selling for less than $300 in mass-retail chain stores.
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