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Microsoft has applied for a patent on metered, pay-as-you-go computing a vision which the software giant claims would benefit suppliers and PC users, despite a likely higher cost of ownership to consumers.
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A hacker has created a way of bypassing security measures in the Symbian operating system that block malware.
Lost BlackBerry users will soon be able to say "show me the way" to their devices thanks to Microsoft's plans to enrich Live Search for Windows Mobile.
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PC makers will start selling PCs containing dual-core chips from Intel on Monday, three days ahead of the debut of the dual cores.
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The W700ds will make a huge dent in both your wallet and your lap, but for power users, it's tough to beat.
HP's TouchSmart tx2 is its next-generation tablet PC, stuck in last generation's body.
The EeePC isn't for everyone in fact within about two seconds from picking it up you'll know if it's for you or not. For those it does appeal to, it's a brilliant little thing that fills a much lamented gap.
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