Microsoft wanted to make a big splash with this event and they did a great job setting up for it.  The exclusive event this year was classy and catered well while maintaining an impressive tech room show-feel.  For those of you who were unable to attend the event or watch it live, check out some [...]

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I have a portable work computer that I always bring around with me to many locations and I am constantly on different networks all the time.  Is there anyway I can run something online, such as a free online virus scanner that can help me maintain a virus free machine!  If anything happened to this [...]

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I’ve been hearing a lot about how Windows 7 is very similar to Vista but that it is missing some standard items that were in Vista.  Is there anything specific that I would be able to tell right off the bat that would be missing from my desktop.  I do not want to upgrade and [...]

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If I want to share a file with some of my Titter readers how do I do so?  It is not illegal or copy written so I’m pretty sure I can share this over the internet.  Is there a way that I can do this or do I have to post a link to an [...]

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Do all firewalls have a separate function? They function the same in their basic modes, but they have differences which make worth noting. Most firewalls are the same. I first want to give information about what firewalls are exactly. Then, in showing the difference between three firewalls so you may see what is wrapped [...]

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Hi! My name is Troy and I am coming onboard as a Technical Writer for the front page here on What the Tech. Some of you may have seen me around on the forums – I am Tech Staff both here at What the Tech and also Geeks to Go. I am [...]

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As much as it is now overrated, Windows 7 will be worth it. Let us say down the road, Windows 7 will receive the most software updates, the most attention, and be better than XP. Now Windows XP has come a long way and most certainly deserves some respect. However, think about it – when [...]

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Recently, we attempted to answer the question, “Do I need a Registry Cleaner?”
In the comments, we were challenged to review Registry Booster 2 [affiliate]. We already had an evaluation copy, so we decided to check it out.
The Windows registry is a central store for all system settings and options. It contains the information for all [...]

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Thanks to Michael Reyes at Hardware Geeks I was able to spend a few minutes with the Sprint Touch last week. It’s a Windows Mobile phone with an iPhone-esque touch screen interface that supports gestures.
The Sprint Touch is widely rumored to be available from Sprint November 4th for $249, after $100 mail-in rebate.
The original HTC [...]

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