Microsoft has posted its Windows 7 release candidate for public download...and testers will be able to run it unmolested through March 1, 2010.Jumping the gun a little on its plans, Microsoft has posted its release candidate for Windows 7 for public download. Although the software is still in a pre-

The Federal Trade Commission is examining whether the fact Apple and Google share two board members violates antitrust laws.It's no secret that Apple and Google have been on fairly friendly terms over the last few years: a few examples include the iPhone tying in with services like YouTube and Googl

Clearwire's WiMax deployment is still in its early stages, but Dell has formally unveiled WiMax 4G connectivity options for its Studio 17 and Studio XPS 16 notebooks.Clearwire is still in the early stages of lighting up its promised nationwide WiMax network-currently Portland and Baltimore are onlin

LaCie's new d2 Network and Big Disk Network NAS drives offer easy management, large capacities, and compatibility with Apple's Time Machine backup software.Storage and peripheral maker LaCie is no stranger the  large capacities(NAS) market, and the company has just introduced two new syste

Microsoft has said Windows 7 users will find it much easier to transfer files from their old machines.One of the greatest pains with a new computer is transferring all the files and settings from the old one. For those with PCs, that involves using Windows Easy File Transfer. However, Microsoft clai

Chipmaker AMD has taken the final step in integrating graphics developer ATI, merging it with chip manufacturing, but don't expect the ATI name to go away. Struggling chipmaker AMD has been trying all sorts of new business tactics to keep itself afloat after two solid years of losses in its competit

Microsoft has announced just one update for Patch Tuesday, but it's a vital one, fixing a hole in PowerPoint.Remarkably, Microsoft has said it's only offering one fix next week on Patch Tuesday, but it's an important one, designed to fix a security hole in PowerPoint, which carries a critical rating

Samsung's new 70-series LCD monitors feature the contrast and response of Samsung's LCD televisions, along with slim profiles and Samsung's Touch of Color design. Electronics giant Samsung has introduced its new 70-series of LCD monitors, featuring performance and display capabilities from Samsung's

Google has taken the unprecedented step of turning to television to try and boost its unsuccessful Chrome browser.Watch your TV ads carefully and you might well just see one advertising Chrome, Google's entry into the browser wars. The company is airing a 30-second spot on networks, a piece of stop-

Windows 7 to be released to manufacturing in three months, according to Microsoft.Windows 7 in 2010? Forget that, it's coming sooner, and will be in the stores and on new machines well before the end of the year to take advantage of the holiday market.At the tail of a posting from senior vice presid