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Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 v2.0

Microsoft has updated its 'Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2' document to version v2.0. You can download and read it via the link below. Add comment

VIA to raise chipset prices by 6-10% in July

VIA Technologies will raise its chipset prices by 6-10% starting July 1 to reflect its rising production costs, according to sources at the chipset maker. This will be VIA’s second price increase this year, following a 5-8% increase in March. Add comment

Sun, Microsoft wrangle for TV turf

Sun Microsystems and its allies gained a victory this week in establishing Java technology in TV set-top boxes, but rival Microsoft snapped up a Sun executive and countered with its own technology. Add comment

NVIDIA firewall certified by ICSA

The hardware/software firewall built in to Nvidia's new nForce3 250Gb chipset just got a boost in the form of an ICSA certification. Add comment

Microsoft: ‘Palladium’ Is Still Alive and Kicking

Microsoft has denied reports that say it is axing its Next-Generation Secure Computing Base and insists the technology will still debut in Longhorn. Add comment

Apple Sells 3.3 Million Songs on ITunes

Apple today said it has sold 3.3 million songs on its iTunes online music store since the platform's relaunch one week ago, with nearly as many downloads of the new version of its music player software. Add comment

Microsoft Adopts IronPort Anti-Spam ‘Whitelist’

Microsoft has said it has adopted an e-mail "whitelist" program by IronPort Systems Inc. that will allow legitimate marketers to thread the gauntlet of spam filters protecting its inboxes. Add comment

Athlon XP will have no PCI Express support

AMD today confirmed that it has no plans to include support for PCI Express for future Athlon XP processors. Add comment

Gates Promises Longhorn Beta In 2005 Despite Security Issues

Microsoft has recommitted to releasing Longhorn, its next-generation Windows client and server, into beta testing in 2005 even though its chairman acknowledged that security concerns threaten his dream of enabling seamless connectivity and Web services. Add comment

AMD beats Intel in retail desktop sales

For the week ending April 24th, desktop computers with processors from Intel were outsold by AMD-based desktops, according to work by research outfit Current Analysis. Add comment

IBM technologist claims semiconductor scaling dead

Bernie Meyerson, IBM's chief technology officer, is claiming that traditional semiconductor scaling died somewhere between 0.13-micron and 0.09-micron. Add comment

Microsoft confirms 4th quarter schedule for XP-64

The Inquirer has confirmation from Microsoft that the AMD64 version of Windows XP isn't scheduled for release until the fourth quarter of this year. Add comment

Style XP 2.04 Released

Style XP v2.04 has been released. It adds support for Windows XP SP2 RC1 (2096) aswell as better icon support. Add comment

PCMark04 Build 120 Released

Futuremark have released a new version of their popular PC application based benchmark PCMark04. If you've already got PCMark04 installed, then you can just download the update patch. Add comment

Review Roundup

[url=http://www.overclockercafe.com/Reviews/cases/Yeong_Yang_Cetus/index.htm]Yeong Yang Cetus Case @ OCC[/url] [url=http://htpcnews.com/main.php?id=hyper6_1]Cooler Master Hyper6 @ HTPCnews[/url] [url=http://envynews.com/index.php?ID=650#start]Razer Viper Optical Mouse @ Envy News[/url] [url=http://www.twistedmods.com/article.php?artid=269]Microcool Northpole Chipset Cooling Kit Review @ TwistedMods[/url] [url=http://www.a1-electronics.net/AMD_Section/Mobos/nForce3-150-250/AOpen_AK89-Max_May04.shtml]AOpen AK89 Max AMD Athlon 64 motherboard @ A1[/url] [url=http://www.futurelooks.com/display.php?i=248&p=1]Samsung SyncMaster 173mp 17 inch LCD HDTV Monitor @ Futurelooks[/url] [url=http://www.beyond3d.com/interviews/daveorton/]Interview with ATI's CEO, Dave Orton @ Beyond3D[/url] [url=http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=420]Canon CanoScan 8000F @ TrustedReviews[/url] [url=http://www.3dxtreme.net/index.php?id=aeropower550wpsu1]Aerocool AeroPower II+ 550W PSU Review at 3DX[/url] [url=http://www.myworldhardware.com/v4/articles.php?ID=103]CoolerMaster KHC-V81 Hyper 6 HSF @ mYWorld Hardware[/url] Add comment

Review Roundup

[url=http://www.3dxtreme.net/index.php?id=evercoolp4heatpipe1]Evercool SuperSilent Turbocooler P4 Heatpipe Cooler Review at 3DX[/url] [url=http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1576]AVC Z7U7408001 Heatpipe P4 Heatsink @ FrostyTech[/url] [url=http://www.thecrucible.ca/reviews/memcooler/]Super Talent Memory Cooler @ TheCrucible[/url] [url=http://reviews.pimprig.com/cases/enermax_cs-800ta_voltron_case.php]PimpRig Review // Enermax CS-800TA Voltron Case[/url] [url=http://www.motherboards.org/articlesd/motherboard-reviews/1386_1.html]ASUS K8V Deluxe @ Motherboards[/url] [url=http://www.cluboc.net/games/painkiller/index.htm]PainKiller @ Club Overclocker[/url] [url=http://www.overclockinghq.com/articles/bootscreen.php]Boot off That Boot Screen @ Overclocking HQ[/url] [url=http://www.ocia.net/reviews/ray-giganta/ray-giganta.shtml]Everglide GIGANTA V-3 Mousepad Review @ OCIA[/url] [url=http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/case_cool/other/cases/chenming/602/]Chenming 602 ATX Case @ Viper Lair[/url] [url=http://www.bytesector.com/data/bs-article.asp?ID=272]Macromedia Director MX 2004 @ Bytesector[/url] Add comment

Epox 8KDA3+ NF3-250Gb Review

[url=http://www.ocworkbench.com/2004/epox/8kda3+/8kda3+-1.htm]OCWorkbench[/url] reviews the new NF3-250GB Based Epox 8KDA3+ Moherboard Add comment

Nero Burning ROM v6.3.1.10 Released

The popular CD and DVD burning application Nero Burning ROM has been updated to version 6.3.1.10. Add comment

90nm Opteron pics

[url=http://www.x86-secret.com/index.php#737]X86-Secrets[/url] has 90nm Opteron pics Add comment

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Review Roundup

[url=http://www.rbmods.com/Articles/Gecube/AIW9600XT/1.php]Gecube All In Wonder 9600XT @ Rbmods[/url] [url=http://www.pctechtalk.com/view.php?id=2908]Mozilla has the best web standards support - interview with Chris Hofmann from Mozilla Foundation at PCtechTalk[/url] [url=http://www.techtastic.ca/reviews3/lanmoto.html]Thermaltake's Lanmoto Case @ TechTastic[/url] [url=http://www.tweaktown.com/document.php?dType=article&dId=641]Big Screen Gaming The Way Its Really Meant to be Played @ TweakTown[/url] [url=http://www.burnoutpc.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=14]Steelpad Gaming Glove reviewed @ Burnoutpc[/url] [url=http://www.envynews.com/index.php?ID=646#start]Abit Radeon 9800XT @ Envy News[/url] Add comment