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- 08 December 2009
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News: Cloud-based app cracks Wi-Fi passwords in minutes
For $34, a new cloud-based hacking service can crack a WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) network password in just 20 minutes, its creator says.
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News: Google starts real-time search roll out
Google has begun adding search results in real-time to its engine, allowing web users to immediately see relevant links that have just been added to its index.
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News: Adobe leaves zero-day attack unpatched for a month
Adobe says it is fixing a flaw exploited by a recent zero-day attack, but that the fix won't be published this year.
- 07 December 2009
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News: Web users must opt-out of Google personalised search
Google has revealed it is extending its Personalized Search, which provides individual with results tailored to their needs based on their search history.
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News: Windows 7 family pack pulled in the US
Microsoft has stopped selling its Windows 7 family pack in the US.
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News: 33 ways to speed up your PC
Supercharge Windows, speed up your hardware and give your gadgets a boost with our ultimate guide
- 05 December 2009
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News: The biggest 5 business technologies of the decade
As a new decade approaches, reflecting on the past 10 years brings memories of doom and gloom, from the dot-com bust to the recession. However, despite this, technology has continued to thrive and had a positive impact on business. We've picked out five technologies that certainly flourished during the noughties.
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News: Why Microsoft's top developers prefer old-fashioned coding
Microsoft has championed graphical programming methods through its development tools, led by Visual Basic and Visual Studio, over the past 20 years. However, we've spoken to the software company's own superstar developers who've revealed their loyalty to old-school methods of coding software.
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News: Christmas 2009 buyers' guide: Gadgets and gizmos
Christmas may be the season to be jolly but, for many of us, a technology splurge isn't an option right now. Fortunately, there's plenty of inexpensive but appealing gadgets and gizmos to be had.
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News: Windows 7 upgrade survival guide
Many PC users trying to upgrade to Windows 7 have been presented with some serious bugs. However, we've got a few tips that will ensure your migration to the new OS goes smoothly.
- 04 December 2009
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News: Microsoft browser ballot to be approved on Dec 15?
Microsoft could recieve final approval for its browser ballot, which demanded by the EU in response to antitrust charges, as soon as December 15.
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News: PC Advisor Christmas 2009 technology buyers' guide
Not sure what to buy your loved ones for Christmas this year? Let PC Advisor pick out the perfect technology gifts for the music-lover, film buff, amateur photographer and gadget fan in your life.
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News: Windows 7 Starter Edition has hidden Wi-Fi feature
Microsoft is thought to have hidden a wireless feature in the Starter edition of Windows 7, the version of the OS installed on most netbooks, which has not been disabled, a Windows blogger claims.
- 03 December 2009
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News: Windows 8 development to start next summer
Various job listings posted online this November have hinted at when Microsoft plans to shift its focus to Windows 8.
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News: Mozilla: Extra beta won't delay final Firefox 3.6
Mozilla has added a fourth beta of its latest web borwser, Firefox 3.6, into its schedule, but maintains the final code will be still be made available by the end of the year.
- 02 December 2009
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News: Microsoft denies causing of Black Screen of Death
Microsoft claims its November security update did not trigger a number of PCs to freeze up with the 'Black Screen of Death'.
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News: Office 2010 release date confirmed
Microsoft Office 2010 will be released in June next year, according to several rumours online which appear to have been confirmed by Microsoft
- 01 December 2009
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News: Windows 7 share grows at expense of XP
Microsoft's Windows 7 increased its share of the OS market, primarily at the expense of Windows XP, says Net Applications.
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News: Microsoft launches Twitter-style service in China
Microsoft has expanded Windows Live Messnegr in China with MSN Juku, a Twitter-style service.
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News: Windows 7 gets thumbs up from early adopters
Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 7, has been receieved well by PC users, although those upgrading from XP were less enthusiastic than those migrating from Vista
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