Vista – Planned Obsolescence?
Rob takes a closer look at the constant battle we all face in keeping our PCs running at top speed. Is Vista the solution or just another part of the problem?
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Badbinary suggests that many challenges with running programs in Vista can be overcome by using this tip to ‘run as administrator’. Also, a reminder that when moving page files in Vista, you will need to reboot.
Flyfishingrules2 reminds us that by default, Vista’s firewall is set up without outbound filtering rules. He also points out that the Run command is not found in the main Start menu window of a new Vista installation (its in the accessories folder) and shows us how to get it back.
Ready for a Revolution?Our Printer Survey results provide an intriguing look at the printer usage and the related purchase motivations of our respondents.
Pirates of the CanadiansIs Canada really a safe haven for digital media pirates? Our research team digs into the prevalence of PC digital copying software,by country.
Win $100 by participating in this month’s survey on Vista.
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Digital Media ReportThis report tracks global installation rates across a wide number of music services.
