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Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse

Microsoft's pared-down SideWinder X5 Mouse is supposed to offer PC gamers a lower-cost version of its higher-end model. Instead, it comes across as flimsy and overly stripped down.

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Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 - keyboard, mouse

Though it may not offer much relief from clinical repetitive stress injuries, the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 will satisfy users who want a slightly more comfortable keyboard and mouse than the one that came with their computer.

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Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 5000

The Microsoft Windows Optical Mouse 5000 is a straightforward, reliable mouse for basic home or office productivity.

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Microsoft Sidewinder

The Sidewinder is a good attempt by Microsoft to launch themselves back into the gaming arena after testing the waters with the Habu, but they're not quite there yet.

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Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard

The X6 is an excellent gaming keyboard, providing innovation and useful features while keeping things simple.

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Microsoft launches Xbox-Vista gaming union

Windows Vista and Xbox 360 gamers will soon be able to challenge each other online for the first time as Microsoft's Xbox LIVE gaming network opens its doors to PC titles.

Microsoft hopes 'Milan' table PC has magic touch

At first glance, Microsoft's secret project looks like a 2007 version of the sit-down arcade game Ms. Pac Man. Only if this machine were running the game, you could just take your finger and flick away any monsters chasing the heroine.

AC/DC, Guns'n'Roses confirmed for Rock Band 2

Sequel to ship with 84 songs; Harmonix says more than 500 songs will be available by year's end.

Firefox 3: New front in the browser war

Mozilla released Firefox 3 on Tuesday, opening a new front in the browser wars.

Say it with style

Manufacturers wanting to make it in the home technology world had better hire a fashion guru to mix it with their engineers, because on the domestic front, looks count.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics

Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.

Speed up Vista

Whether you upgrade an older PC to Windows Vista or have bought a new PC with Vista installed, you might think the operating system doesn't run as quickly as it should.

Windows Vista Basics

Vista is more than a pretty new face for Windows; it has a bunch of new and re-designed features. We show you the ropes and help you get the most of Microsoft's lastest OS.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

Gaming mouse roundup

We check out three of the latest and greatest gaming mice -- the Razer Lachesis, Microsoft SideWinder and the Logitech G9.

Feelin' the vibe at Intel's Viiv launch

Intel, accompanied by a slew of launch partners, today unleashed Viiv on the Australian market. More of a platform than a product, Intel is hoping that Viiv will do for the lounge room PC what its Centrino brand has done for Wi-Fi notebooks.

Q&A: Infinity Ward's Grant Collier on Call of Duty 4

Infinity Ward studio head Grant Collier on creating Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, why they ditched the World War II setting, Mecha-Hitler, and why Live 360 versus PC matches don't appeal.

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.

Xbox 360 Video Cable Comparison

We compare the various video cables available for the Xbox 360 for price and picture.

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QCS-Golf Launch Pad 1.4

Contribute to your golfing experience.

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Montage 3

Save and restore the state of applications running on your desktop.

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WorkRoll Bug Tracker and Feedback Manager 2.62

Keep track of bugs on your computer.

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USB Overdrive (Classic) 1.4

Connect any number of input devices to your USB-equipped Mac.

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PasswordGuard 2.5

Store all your passwords and usernames in an encrypted file.

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