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Mac OS X vs Windows 7
I am currently using a 3 year old Windows XP laptop and am planning to buy a new laptop. Could you please suggest to me whether I should go for a Mac or a Windows 7 laptop? I would really appreciate your analysis.
Holiday Tech shopping 'Gotchas'
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What is Windows 7 XP Mode
What exactly is Windows 7’s XP mode and what’s it used for?
64-bit Windows 7 pros & cons
64-bit Windows (7) is a must for me as I bought a quad core PC for its power, only to discover that this power is limited by having a 32 bit OS. Do I need to buy the full version, or can I buy the upgrade version since I have Vista 32 bit?
Beware fake Conficker alerts
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Windows 7; what's the big deal?
What makes Windows 7 better than Vista or XP?
The real threat of credit card fraud
If possible, I'd like to hear more about credit card fraud when online shopping. Are there any e-tail websites out there that are actually secure?
Is Microsoft's new free A/V good enough?
Is Microsoft's new anti-virus tool good enough to get rid of the protection software that I am paying for?
Top 5 backup mistakes!
I bought an external hard drive to back up my files, but how do I know if it’s working?
P2P lending websites
Can you tell me if these ‘peer-to-peer’ lending web sites are legit?
Smartphone dropped in water!
Pros & cons of cloud computing
Avoiding spam filters
Epson vs HP Inkjet printers
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Why Twitter was attacked
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XP to Windows 7 upgrade options
Avoiding Adobe Flash Player scams
Free vs Paid Antivirus
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Twitter new user tips
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Removing info from People search sites
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Twitter... I DON'T GET IT
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