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JooJoo Tablet Hands-On
Attractive and interesting, but not without its flaws–check out our hands-on impression of Fusion Garage's highly anticipated JooJoo tablet.Download This
PCmover Makes Migration to 7 a Simple Matter
Transfer your documents, settings and programs to a new OS installation (including Windows 7) using handy utility PCmover Professional.Reviews
Windows 7 Review
Windows 7 gets the basics right. Here's what you need to know about the new OS.Reviews
Windows 7 Performance Tests
Windows 7 is efficient enough to run even on netbooks with puny processors, but it’s only marginally faster than Vista, according to PC World Test Center tests.Reviews
HP TouchSmart 600xt All-in-One PC Review
This third-generation TouchSmart PC is boosted by Windows 7's gesture support, but HP's custom multitouch software is even more impressive.Reviews
Windows 7: Can Your Netbook Handle It?
Thinking of upgrading your tiny portable to Windows 7? Microsoft promises that the new OS will run smoothly on netbooks. But is it really worth taking the plunge?Reviews
Windows 7: How We Test
Testing Windows performance isn’t rocket science. Here’s how the PC World Test Center compared Windows 7 and Vista.Reviews
Should You Give Up XP for Windows 7?
Windows XP retained many loyal users during the dark ages of Vista, but the emergence of Windows 7 may signal the end of an era.Reviews
Windows 7: 10 Best Features
Microsoft's new operating system improves on Windows Vista in many ways. Here are the ten things we like best about Windows 7.Reviews
Windows 7: A Guided Tour of Its Security Improvements
PC World's "Uncle" Robert is a funny guy, but he takes a serious look at some of Window's 7's new system management and security tools.Reviews
Windows 7: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown
Microsoft's new OS isn't perfect, but it is what Windows Vista should have been. Here's a hands-on look at the version that's beginning to hit PCs.Reviews
Prototype Impressions: Better than a Viral Infection
Radical Entertainment's sandbox superhero game lets you experience "urban parkour" on an Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Microsoft Windows rig.Download This
Make iTunes and Windows Media Center Work Together
Play your iTunes media with the Windows Media Center Edition 10-foot interface using this plug-in.Mobile Computing
Mac vs. Windows: $2000 Laptops Compared
What will $2000 get you in an Apple MacBook Pro, compared to a Windows notebook?Reviews
What’s Great About Microsoft Internet Explorer 8?
With all the back and forth about the recent release of Internet Explorer 8, it's easy to miss why it's a great improvement over its predecessor. Assistant Editor Nick Mediati explains.Mobile Computing
Mac vs. Windows: What Does $1K Get You?
What will $1000 buy you in a Mac laptop, compared to a Windows laptop?Reviews
101 Undiscovered Freebies: The List
We scoured the Internet to come up with 101 innovative, entirely free downloads and services. Here's the whole collection.Reviews
11 Free Ways to Beef Up Your Web Browser
Make Internet Explorer and Firefox more useful with List.it, IE7Pro, VideoDownload Helper, Zigtag, and other add-ons and services.Reviews
Free Utilities to Speed Up and Tweak Your PC
Check out Advanced SystemCare Free, Defraggler, Drive Manager, Vista Services Optimizer, and other great free PC utilities.Reviews
8 Great Free Security Tools
Great PC Protection With Free Antivirus, AntiSpyware and Firewalls ProgramsReviews
Browser Showdown: IE 8 vs. Firefox
Microsoft's newest browser promises faster page load speeds. Does IE 8 deliver? We put it to the test against the latest version of Firefox.Reviews
Prince of Persia Review: No One Here Gets Out Dead
Ubisoft Montreal's multi-platform Prince of Persia (Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) undergoes a brilliantly intrepid makeover.Reviews
Hands on Guide to Windows 7: Lesson 10
In the last in a 10-part series looking at the changes in Windows 7, our colleagues at InfoWorld take a look at changes to libraries and searching in the beta of the revised operating system.Reviews
Hands on Guide to Windows 7: Lesson 9
In the ninth in a 10-part series looking at the changes in Windows 7, our colleagues at InfoWorld take a look at notable features for IT administrators.Reviews
Hands on Guide to Windows 7: Lesson 8
In the eigth in a 10-part series looking at the changes in Windows 7, our colleagues at InfoWorld take a look at the new control panel applets, and how to adjust and change these settings.Reviews
Hands on Guide to Windows 7: Lesson 4
In the fourth in a 10-part series looking at the changes in Windows 7, our colleagues at InfoWorld take a look at enhancements for applications such as WordPad and Paint.Reviews
Hands on Guide to Windows 7: Lesson 3
In the third in a 10-part series looking at the changes in Windows 7, our colleagues at InfoWorld take a look at the new Superbar and Aero features.Reviews
Hands on Guide to Windows 7: Lesson 2
In the second in a 10-part series looking at the changes in Windows 7, our colleagues at InfoWorld take a look at new desktop features.Reviews
Windows 7 Security Features Get Tough
Windows 7 includes several new security features that are likely to convince even the most stubborn corporate client to upgrade.Reviews
The PC World Challenge: 72 Hours of Windows 7!
We challenged one blogger to make the switch: a full conversion from Windows Vista to Windows 7 for three days. From gaming, to business, to screwing around on the Internet: Did our intrepid upstart make it through until the bitter end? And what's up with that buffalo?Reviews
Installing Vista SP2 Beta
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta is here. Are there any installation surprises you should know about?Reviews
New MacBook Pro Boot Camp Gaming Benchmarks
As expected, the new MacBook Pro's 9600M GT video processor does slightly better than expected boosting the system's real-world game performance.Reviews
A Tour of Windows 7 Beta
Senior editor Denny Arar takes a look at the beta version of Windows 7, and talks about interface changes, performance enhancements, and other new features.Reviews