How does Windows 7 improve performance?
“We believe we can get below 1% idle CPU utilisation with Windows 7.” What technical tricks is Microsoft using to try and get the next release of Windows to those levels?
USB in Windows 7: More reliable but no 3.0 speed boost
Microsoft will combat driver installation woes in Windows with a much tougher approval regime — and it’s looking increasingly likely USB 3.0 won’t be supported in Windows 7.
Virtualisation comes to mobile phones
VMware’s new Mobile Virtualisation Platform brings x86-class virtualisation to smartphones. But exactly why do you need a hypervisor in your handset?
Can Windows 7 overcome Vista driver woes?
Microsoft has revealed some staggering figures showing how often driver installations fail in Vista. Ouch.
Microsoft demos amazing 3D multitouch tech
Microsoft Surface was just the beginning, it seems. Microsoft has demoed an amazing, 3D multitouch technology which allows interaction to happen “beyond the screen”.
Windows 7 gets SSD-friendly
Microsoft wants Windows 7 to run better on solid state drives in notebooks and netbooks, but draws the line at adopting a new SSD interface designed to replace ATA.
Internode brings soft, hackable broadband geek toy to Australia
If the idea of the internet connected toaster piques your interest, check out this amazing little squishy toy/appliance being released by broadband ISP Internode.
Virgin Broadband pulled from retail sale
Virgin Mobile has pulled its wireless broadband service — provided via the Optus 3G mobile network — from retail sale.
Virgin Broadband pulled from general retailers
Virgin Mobile has pulled its wireless broadband service — provided via the Optus 3G mobile network — from general retailers like Dick Smith.
Phoenix puts Opera web browser into BIOS
Soon, motherboards in all sorts of computers will allow you to browse the web without booting your OS at all.