Vista's flaws surface again on eve of Windows 7 beta

Attendees of the International Conference on Cyber Security 2009 in New York were reminded of the Vista operating system's failings a day before the Windows 7 beta is expected to be publicly announced at the CES trade show.

Microsoft bangs 'Apple tax' drum once again

Microsoft is again pushing its claim that consumers pay an Apple tax when they buy Mac hardware rather than PCs running the Windows operating system.

CES: HP says new netbook can run for up to 8 hours between charges

Hewlett-Packard is introducing a netbook PC, the Mini 2140, with an extra-cost six-cell battery that it said will enable the system to run for up to eight hours before needing a recharge.

Windows market share dives again as Mac nears 10%

Windows lost nearly a full percentage point of market share for the second month in a row in December, pushing Microsoft's operating system to a new low, according to Net Applications.

How to secure your Vista PC in 10 easy steps

You don't necessarily need an expensive security suite to lock down Windows Vista. Here's how to do it using free software and a few easy system tweaks.

Apple's 5 biggest moments in 2008

From the iPhone 3G to 'unibody' MacBooks, 2008 was a standout year for Apple. Ryan Faas names the most important products and announcements of the year.

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