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News (4)

• Windows XP: The end is nigh

  After a long-announced transition, 30 June marks the end of an era at Microsoft that of Windows XP.

• Suncorp envisages Linux, ODF for 20,000 desktops

  Suncorp's CIO, Jeff Smith, says he would like the banking and insurance giant to use open source software for its 20,000 desktops, which currently run Windows XP.

• Dell and HP still the life of the XP party

  Facing a 30 June deadline to stop selling PCs with Windows XP, the world's largest computer makers are getting creative, with Dell and HP's Australian offices staying cagey about their intentions.

• Microsoft looks beyond Windows at hardware confab

  At this year's Microsoft conference for Windows hardware experts, the software giant will be talking about a lot more than the operating system.

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• Tweak WinXP for optimum performance

  Windows XP's visual effects and services can bog your system down but you can boost performance by changing the settings in the Performance Options dialog box.

• Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

  Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.

• Tips to boost Vista performance

  Vista can be a performance hog, but there are many ways you can tweak the OS components to speed it up. See what actions you can take to remove bottlenecks and optimise Vista.

• Manage XP services to improve performance

  Windows XP runs many services in the background that can drain the power of a slower CPU. If you're running XP on an older workstation, you can gain performance by stopping unneeded services.

• Looking for business PCs under $2K?

  We set the specs and the price and had a look at what Australia's PC vendors could come up with in terms of performance.

Reviews (15)

• Dell XPS M1210

  Upgraded to Windows Vista, the Dell XPS M1210 is a pricey but powerful system for those who want a smaller laptop with few compromises.

• Meet the Windows XPs

  Now there's a Microsoft's Windows XP flavour for every PC--standard desktops, tablet PCs, and Media Center desktops. We weigh in on their worth.

• AVG Internet Security 8.0

  AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.

• Windows Vista Ultimate

  Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

• Apple Boot Camp (beta)

  Apple gives the people what they want: Windows on Macs. Geeks proved it could be done through a variety of complicated hacks and now Apple makes it a breeze with a free download. We take Boot Camp for a test run.

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