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Windows XP Professional x64 edition

Microsoft's first venture into 64-bit OS is not for the faint of heart; only early adopters and those running 64-bit software should give Windows XP Professional x64 a try.

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Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

Though slightly flawed, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 makes pen-based computing feasible for the average worker.

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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

Media Center Edition 2005 is the best desktop DVR app out there, but it's not yet ready to play hub for your digital home.

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Windows Vista Ultimate

Microsoft has released its new operating system, Windows Vista, to hardware manufacturers, marking the end of the development phase and the beginning of the distribution phase.

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Microsoft Remote Keyboard (Windows XP Media Center Edition)

The media buttons on the Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition make it easy to control MCE from the comfort of your couch, but the mouse could be easier to use.

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Windows XP may get another reprieve

Deadline looms for big PC makers to stop preloading the older OS, but signs suggest Microsoft will have to issue another extension.

Adobe guru to improve Windows interface

Adobe Systems' Mark Hamburg will work on the Windows' user experience. His recent Adobe work gives a clue about his design goals: 'elegance', 'personality'.

What's next for Windows?

Microsoft is aiming to spur XP sales with new products for the holidays and is revisiting its "priorities" for Longhorn.

Next Photoshop will get 64-bit boost – on Windows only

Adobe's forthcoming Photoshop CS4 will take the 64-bit plunge, improving performance and support for big files. But Mac users will have to wait until the CS4 successor.

FAQ: Windows on Macs

There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac -- including Windows security risks, Apple says.

How to upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista

Find out what you'll need to upgrade your current files and software to Windows Vista.

Dual boot Windows XP and Vista

Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.

Having fun with Windows Vista

There's more to Windows Vista than file structure and graphics engines.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to handheld operating systems

In this quick guide, we take a look at the functionality and applications of the four main handheld operating systems -- Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian and BlackBerry.

On the move: Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition

Microsoft's latest OS for handhelds and smart phones -- Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition -- adds some attractive features, such as VGA support.

Windows Vista: past and future

Jeff Putt of Microsoft Australia discusses the future of Vista, and looks at the hardware hits (and misses) that have accompanied their operating systems.

Windows Vista pros and cons

What you'll love and hate about Windows Vista.

Should I choose Palm or Windows Mobile?

There may be many more Windows Mobile devices than Palm OS ones these days, but there's still a choice to be made between the two when shopping for a new handheld.

An inside look at Windows Vista

Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.

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EASEUS Partition Manager Server Edition 2.1

Perform basic and advanced partition operations on server and non-server systems.

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WinTools.net Ultimate Edition 9

Tweak your Windows operating system performance.

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WinTools.net Home Edition 9 build 9000

Improve MS Windows operating system performance.

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ActiveStartup Deluxe 1.21 build 47

Monitor programs that load at system startup.

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Avast Home Edition 4.8.1229.80923

Scan your computer for viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.

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