Will Vista Run Your Games?

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Windows Vista has supposedly reached the point where it's stable enough for everyday work, with only some "little things" that need to be fixed. With that in mind, we installed a bunch of games on the new Vista Beta 2 to see what works and what doesn't.

Microsoft Soccer Scoreboard

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Follow your favorite teams and players during the FIFA World Cup tournament with Microsoft Soccer Scoreboard. This fun program allows you to access all the latest tournament news and information with the click of a button! Live game data allow you to monitor your favorite teams progress in real-time. Want more? Check out your team?s fixture (schedule), standing, and news as they advance through the tournament. If you are a soccer fan, don?t miss a minute of the action. Download Microsoft Soccer Scoreboard today!

DirectX 10 Overview

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Yesterday I had fun going down to London for a Press briefing given by ATI on the features of DirectX 10.

WinHEC 06: Windows Vista Beta 2 Available

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Yep it?s a public release? but however it?s only available to TechNet Plus and MSDN Subscribers (OS and above). Just check the new Windows Vista site on Microsoft - just by the background you know there?s something new

Inside Windows Vista Beta 2

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Microsoft unveiled Windows Vista Beta 2 today at WinHEC. One of the significant differences in Beta 2 is that the implementation of UAC (user account control) privilege elevation is much more intrusive. Also, the elevation dialog doesn't just pop up; it switches Vista into what Microsoft calls "secure desktop" mode. Here's 46 screenshots of Beta 2 and more on its new features.

2007 Microsoft Office System Beta 2

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Preview the 2007 Microsoft Office system and gain first-hand experience with the new look and feel, features, and functionality of the 2007 Microsoft Office release. 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 is a public preview release designed to help you evaluate the Microsoft Office system.

Windows Vista Feature Focus

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Today marks the beginning of a multi-month examination of the many new features in Windows Vista! Find out more in my Windows Vista Feature Focus, and check out the first feature focus: Live Taskbar Thumbnails and Windows Flip and Flip 3D!

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MS Vista Unveiled

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Scorpiuscat from our very own forums has written a nice preview of Windows Vista including a lot of info of under-the-hood workings and features:

Update for Windows XP (KB918005)

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Install this update to address an issue where a Windows XP-based portable computer may not have as long a battery life under certain circumstances when certain USB 2.0 devices are connected. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Microsoft expands HD lineup with LifeCams

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Microsoft is in the process of preparing the rollout of Windows Live LifeCams, their new High Definition set of webcams. This series of web cameras will feature high definition still shots on all models and high definition video on some. They will also include a common interface for their software, dubbed the "LifeCam Dashboard."LiveSide

Windows Media Player 11 for XP Release Details Leak

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I have some information about release dates on WMP 11 for XP that no one else has. This info was obtained from a Microsoft employee who I can't name but was able to give me this info. If you know other MS employees, they may be able to confirm this info by digging a little bit through Microsoft's internal knowledge base (employees only):