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Upgrading the Samsung Series 7 Slate to Windows 8

How to get past the 'oops, upgrade failed' message but still be stumped by rotation. UPDATE: Samsung released a... Read more

8 March, 2012
Windows 8 Server Developer Preview

Windows 8 Server Developer Preview

Windows 8 Server, now in pre-beta Developer Preview mode, contains multiple feature enhancements — including a new version of Hyper-V — that make it easier to deploy, manage and secure. Read more

14 September, 2011 by Simon Bisson
Windows Driver Kit 7.1.0

Windows Driver Kit 7.1.0

...for your personal computer, go to Microsoft Update for downloads, or visit Windows Hardware Help for more information to find device drivers and hardware.A... Read more

6 June, 2011
Ideal Secure 2008 3.0

Ideal Secure 2008 3.0

...through the application of predefined actions. These settings are classified by theme: Windows, Hardware, Network and Software. Using this software, you can thus remotely optimize... Read more

3 March, 2011

Microsoft slashes CE.Net licence fee

...has been historically," Microsoft chairman Bill Gates said on Tuesday at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC). The software maker also came out with a... Read more

7 May, 2003 by Michael Kanellos

Intel's 'Timna' to kick-start low-end PCs?

The low-cost chip could revitalise the stalled market for sub-$600 PCs -- or prove to be another expensive stumble in jamming more features on chips Read more

5 May, 2000 by John G.Spooner

Microsoft to boost Windows CE Linux-style?

...plans to open the Windows CE source base as soon as its Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) in late April, sources said. The software giant... Read more

16 March, 2000 by John Spooner and Mary Jo Foley
HP Integrity <endeca_term>Windows Hardware</endeca_term> Error Architecture (WHEA) Plug-in Device 1.1.6001.2

HP Integrity Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) Plug-in Device 1.1.6001.2

This package supports the following driver models:HP Integrity Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) Plug-in Device Read more

26 October, 2008
<endeca_term>Windows Hardware</endeca_term> Error Architecture ACPI Table Specification

Windows Hardware Error Architecture ACPI Table Specification

...Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) tables created for use with the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) feature introduced in the Windows Server 2008 operating... Read more

5 November, 2007

Windows 7 heads to netbooks as well as PCs

...was the watchword in the Windows 7 discussion on Wednesday at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference, as Microsoft aimed to highlight what it sees as... Read more

6 November, 2008 by Ina Fried

MS to host WinHEC 98 in March

Established as a key showcase for Windows hardware developers, WinHEC 98 will spotlight Windows 98 and Windows NT 5... Read more

8 January, 1998 by Martin Veitch

Future perfect: Microsoft's spec for your next PC

...is talking about with hardware developers here at the company's annual Windows Hardware and Engineering Conference, which ends today Read more

30 March, 2001 by David Coursey

New processors talked up at WinHEC

Intel Corp. last week walked developers attending Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Hardware Engineering Conference though the next iteration of the Intel-based desktop... Read more

12 April, 1999 by ZDNet
Ten Linux features Windows could do with

Ten Linux features Windows could do with

There is no reason Windows should not benefit from some of the best features in Linux, says Jack Wallen Read more

31 December, 2009 by Jack Wallen
WINner Tweak 3 3.9.5

WINner Tweak 3 3.9.5

...and manage your system using various tweaks and utilities for settings including Windows, Hardware, Security, Network and Software. In addition to the tweaks, the program... Read more

22 December, 2009

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yeah! all we want free software

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