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128 bit Windows? Don’t make me salivate.

Ars Technica reported that in a secret bunker somewhere below the depths of Redmond, versions of Windows 8 and 9 are being planned. The big technology advance with them? 128 bit versions. Interesting, especially since we've been so slow on getting to 64 bit software. Windows 7 will be shipped in 32 and 64 bit versions, but how many people

Google can help, Google can hurt

There are many great things that Google has come out with in the last couple years. I have been all for what they accomplished, even if I don't use everything. But the last couple ideas haven't been warmly accepted by the IT populous.We'll take a look at a few of the ideas, Good, bad and indifferent. The Good We'll start

Forget IE6 – Update Your Windows XP

So I was given another friends' computer to fix. They were having overheating issues, which was easily deduced to a blocked fan. Nonetheless, when I turned it on I was greeted with the same issues that so many have not taken care of. It was still on XP Service Pack 1. What this meant was I was stuck doing the

Four Things the Mac OS Does to Confuse a Windows User

First off I will say that I love the Mac OS and I love the Windows OS. (How about that for staying neutral?) Listeners to my Fogview Podcast know I switched to the Mac about six months ago when my main Windows XP computer died. I had an iMac that I was using for video editing and my photography work so I started using that for my daily work. I know there are a lot of Mac fan-boys out there but I’m not one of them. A computer is a computer and each type has it’s advantages and disadvantages. I enjoy using and learning about the Mac OS but I still do a lot of my work on my new Windows Vista machine.

Use your Mac as Mac

Just because a Mac can run Windows doesn't mean you should.  Yes I know that many tests revealed that the fastest PC on the market was a Mac running Windows on Boot Camp. I know that the virtualization software has made incredible progress.  If I buy a Mac it should be so that I can use the OS for what

HP MediaSmart Home Server Available to Order Today!

Ever since CES in January I have been anticipating what I think is going to be the product of the year. After some delays to make sure the software was ready for release, the folks at HP have released the MediaSmart Home Server for resale at most major online sites with delivery scheduled to start later this month. The wait

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