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Common Windows 7 problems and how to fix them

While many users swear by Windows 7's reliability, some common problems remain even after the release of multiple service packs. Here's how to fix them.
Computing Guides
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Mac Pro vs. Origin Genesis PC: Ultimate Desktop Showdown

The new Mac Pro is both fast and reasonably priced, but what happens when it goes toe-to-toe with a PC maker that specializes in high end desktop hardware?
Computing Best Ofs
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Happy birthday, Mac! Remembering the original personal computer, 30 years later

Apple's Macintosh debuted thirty years ago today at $2,495, starting a PC revolution with its advanced, yet intuitive, graphical interface.
Computing News
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30 years ago, Apple threw the hammer at IBM with the infamous 1984 ad

Apple's "1984" Super Bowl, defined the company as an underdog that would deliver personal computers from the clutches of IBM. But has Apple lost the point?
Computing
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Toshiba announces 4K Ultra HD notebooks, 13.3″ Chromebook

Toshiba is wading into the resolution war with two new 4k Ultra HD books as well as an updated Kirabook, all of which run 4th-gen Intel Core processors.
Computing News
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Captherm Systems builds PC phase-change cooler with explosions

Captherm Systems came to CES 2014 packing the MP1120, a high-end CPU cooler so extreme it could only be built with explosives.
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FINsix shrinks your laptop adapter to the size of a lighter

While laptops have shrunk dramatically, power adapters haven't gone on the same diet. That may change, however, thanks to a new adapter from FINsix.
Computing News
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Steiger Dynamics makes home theater PCs a luxury with the Maven

Luxury home theater PC maker Steiger Dynamics has announced a (relatively) affordable new model at CES 2014; the Maven.
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Toshiba’s 5-in-1 concept is every computer for everyone

Toshiba's new 5-in-1 concept PC that can be a tablet, laptop, all-in-one and more.
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Philips shows its first 28-inch 4K Ultra HD monitor

Philips has taken the wraps off its new UltraClear display, a 4k monitor that offers 10-bit color support and a highly adjustable stand.
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Asus shows new Windows tablet, Transformer Book convertible, gaming monitor

Asus' first announcements at CES 2014 include the VivoTab 8, a Windows 8.1 tablet, and a Transformer Book that runs both Windows and Android.
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Take a peek at the Steam Machines specs

We tell you everything known about the Steam Machines revealed at CES 2014 so you can decide which is right for you.
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Panasonic plays the tough guy with new 7-inch ToughPad

Looking for a small tablet in a tough package? Panasonic has you covered with its FZ-M1, a 7" tablet powered by Intel processors that can run Windows 8.1.
Tablets Computing
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Nvidia’s Tegra K1 might not make sense for mobile, but what about PCs?

Nvidia's new Tegra K1 looks like the perfect platform for Android PCs and Chromebooks, but can it fight of Intel's new quad-core Atom processor?
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Seagate and LaCie debut new external, wireless drives

Seagate and LaCie have announced several new external hard drives and as well as a wireless storage device intended for use with iPad, Apple TV and Mac.
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Entry-level Mac Pro priced similar to PC workstations, but DIY is still less

How does the new Mac Pro compare when priced against similar PC workstations? Pretty well! But building your own desktop is still less expensive.
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New Mac Pro struggles with spotty 4K monitor support

Apple's new Mac Pro offers beefy graphics hardware, but you may be out of luck if you want to use it with a 4K display - at least for now.
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Pirate Bay uploads spike 50 percent, thwarting anti-piracy groups

The Pirate Bay has thwarted domain name seizures in 2013 and enjoyed a 50 percent increase in file uploads over the the last year.
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The Mac Pro is even easier to upgrade than we thought

We already knew the Mac Pro's CPU could be replaced, but it's far from the only piece of hardware a user can repair or upgrade in Apple's new desktop.
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Movies dominate BitTorrent search in 2013

Despite a endless stream of content available on BitTorrent, most people remain interested in one of the oldest forms of digital entertainment; video.
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What makes identical processors perform differently?

We take a look at the causes behind why laptops may perform better or worse in different conditions.
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Retina vs HP Spectre 13t

The Spectre 13t is HP's new premium ultrabook, yet it boasts an affordable price of $999. Can this inexpensive laptop fight Apple's smallest MacBook Pro?
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How to make the most of your PC’s ports

Here's how outfit your PC in an increasingly wireless world.
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5 ways the PC industry squirmed deeper into quicksand in 2013

2013 has not been a good year for PCs or their users.
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Are new laptops really faster

Are new laptops really faster? As it turns out, not by much anymore

Processors have generally doubled their speed every few years, but progress has slowed in favor of efficiency. Has this caused laptop performance to stall?
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Turns out, nobody wants to touch Windows 8 (and Microsoft is screwed)

Touchscreen market share is projected to be just 15 percent (or less) by the end of 2013. Does this mean Windows 8's focus on touch was for naught?
Tablets Computing
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The 10 worst product names in PC history

Computing has had its share of marketing failures, but there are some brands that stick out. Here are some of the worst names in PC history.
Computing Features
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The 10 weirdest computer peripherals ever made

Did you think everyone uses a keyboard and mouse? Think again! We round up ten of the weirdest PC peripherals ever created.
Computing Features
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How your hard drive data is recovered by the experts

We take an in-depth look at how data recovery experts pry files out of drives that have been dropped, drowned, or otherwise destroyed.
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5 things Alan Mulally could do to get Microsoft back on track

Alan Mulally, current CEO of Ford, seems like an unusual candidate for Microsoft's top spot. How might he turn the company around?
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5 things Stephen Elop could do to get Microsoft back on track

Former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop is a strong contender for the CEO slot Ballmer will soon vacate. What could he do if put in charge?
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Intel is building ARM processors, and the sky isn’t falling

Intel's decision to produce ARM processors, which is far from an admission to defeat, actually makes the company stronger.
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OS X Mavericks makes a no-brainer upgrade, even if it’s mostly iOS hand-me-downs

Mavericks is the first free update to OS X, ever. But is it a clear improvement over Mountain Lion, or just a incremental upgrade?
Computing
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SteamOS and Steam Box: Streaming Towards The Future

Valve's SteamOS and Steam Box have made big splashes in the gaming world, but its streaming feature hints at the future of computing for everyone.
Computing News
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Tags, tabs, Maps, and everything else you need to know about OS X Mavericks

Mavericks includes many changes. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's new OS.
Computing Guides
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How Intel’s new Atom chips could finally make fast Windows 8 tablets cheap

Intel's Bay Trail based Atom processor will unleash a wave of affordable tablet PCs over the next year. Here's why they're worth the wait.
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Brace for color: The iPhone 5C is going to break open a can of rainbow on tech

The new iPhone 5C has a feature that no other recent Apple can claim; color! Could this shift in design impact the entire consumer electronics industry?
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The new Surface tablets succeed at failing to give consumers what they want

Microsoft's has announced the Surface 2 and Surface 2 Pro, its new pair of in-house tablets. Does the new Surface lure consumers away from the iPad?
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