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Microsoft To Launch Security Software

In an effort to protect Windows PCs from hackers, viruses, spyware and other net threats, Microsoft is launching its own brand of home security software called "OneCare Live". Add comment

A64 Overclocking (Socket 754, 939) Intro

What we're going to discuss, the terms we'll use, and a few feature descriptions. Add comment

A64 Balance and Benchmarks

Step 4: Balancing memory and CPU clock. We select a safe maximum CPU and memory clock with long-term stability testing. We conclude with benchmarking and some final thoughts. Add comment

A64 Overclocking Theory 101

Starts with discussions of power, heat and cooling, OC in a nutshell, and the HTT bus. Continues with the math you'll need, CPU Multipliers, CMOS, bus locking, memory modules and timings. Ends with a discussion of CPU stepping codes, CPU selection, the Mobile Athlon 64, and other hardware. Add comment

A64 Overclocking Tools

The tools you'll need: Prime95, OCCT, Memtest86+, CPU-Z, A64 MemFreq 1.1, AMD64 MaxTCase, Monitoring Tools, Clockgen, A64 Tweaker, and several benchmarking products. Add comment

A64 Testing and CPU Clock

Steps 1 & 2: Qualifying your system, and finding the maximum CPU clock. We'll also do some longer-term stability testing. Add comment

A64 Memory Clock and Timings

Step 3: Finding the maximum memory clock at the best possible timings. Know your memory! Then we'll look at stability in the operating system, which is very different than surviving a benchmark. Add comment

Overclocking On The 754/939 Platform

Short-Media is proud to present the ultimate guide to overclocking the Athlon 64 754 and 939 platforms. Add comment

Western Digital’s 150GB Raptor X

Western Digital have released their new WD1500AF Raptor X hard drive, which is now considered the fastest hard drive on the market, rated at 10,000RPM with 16MB cache and 150GB capacity. Add comment

NEW Nero Burning Rom 6.6.1.4

New updates for Nero 6 have been made available for download, including updates for the popular CD/DVD authoring software Nero Burning Rom. Add comment

Corsair Releases 2GB XMS “XPERT” Kit

Memory manufacturer Corsair has announced the release of a new addition to their XMS line, aimed at overclockers and DDR users looking for very large quantities of RAM. Add comment

Gigabyte Introduces Gamer Cases

Gigabyte has entered the chassis market with their 3D Aurora line, designed to accomodate gaming enthusiasts. Add comment

NEW MSN Messenger 7.5.0324

A new version of the popular IM client MSN Messenger has been released. Add comment

VMWare Gives Away GSX Server

In an effort to remain competitive in the virtualization market, VMWare is giving away its GSX Server product, while hoping that customers will want to upgrade to the company's more powerful ESX Server. Add comment

Kama Sutra Virus: All Talk, Little Walk

The Kama Sutra virus, a virus scheduled to begin erasing documents such as Word and Excel files this morning, is said to have done very little actual damage. Add comment

IE7 Beta 2 Preview Review

Paul Thurrott has posted his review of Internet Explorer 7.0 Beta 2 Public Preview. Add comment

Security Glitch For IE7 Beta

Users have discovered a security vulnerability in the preview version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) just days after its release. Add comment

Nvidia’s GeForce 7800 GS AGP Reviews

Nvidia's GeForce 7800 GS AGP graphics card hit the web today and is reviewed by the usual suspects. Add comment

Microsoft Debuts IE7 Public Beta

Microsoft has unveiled a public beta of its forthcoming Internet Explorer 7 browser. Add comment

Would you like a SeaMonkey?

Mozilla has realeased SeaMonkey 1.0, a full-featured internet suite. Add comment

Fake anti-spyware firm sued

Washington state's Attorney General has sued a New York company which claims to clean PCs of spyware, but is really a spam generator instead. Add comment