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I’ve been meaning to recommend IE7 Pro for a long time and just haven’t gotten around to it. So I was glad when this bit from Charles Arthur’s latest column in the Guardian reminded me:
What happens when you…

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Firefox 3 still a memory hog?

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I have used the Firefox 3 beta on a couple of test machines, and it seemed fast and reasonably lightweight. So I was surprised to see this post from NeoSmart today. After a snippet from a Mozilla paper touting big…

How to make Windows Vista run faster

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I’ve just published the latest installment in my Fixing Windows Vista series over at ZDNet.
Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting Tools
I’ve been working on this piece for weeks. Here’s a…

The myth of the cheaper iPhone

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I’m seeing a bunch of headlines today that say things like The iPhone Gets Faster and Cheaper.
Well, maybe. if all you look at is the initial cost. I paid $399 for Judy’s iPhone last December, and the new model…

Win a free copy of Windows Vista Inside Out, Deluxe Edition

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My author copies of Windows Vista Inside Out, Deluxe Edition just arrived. Three boxes that I get to trip over until I find a good place for them.
To celebrate, I’m giving away signed copies to two people. All you…