Microsoft has made available for download new resources associated with the underlining graphics technology in its Windows operating system, including the latest version of the operating system.

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Download Free Windows 7 DirectX 11 Resources

Exactly a week from today, current users of the Windows 7 Release Candidate will be prompted to either upgrade their OS to the retail version of Windows 7 or downgrade to another version of Windows.

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Windows 7 RC set to prompt upgrades

Last week, Microsoft said it was investigating issues in Windows 7 that affect batteries on certain notebooks after hundreds of users reported they thought the OS was to blame.

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Microsoft: your battery is the problem, not Windows 7

How indeed. The Windows Home Server guys are having a bit of fun around St. Valentine's Day, so if you'd like to win some fun WHS schwag, head on over to the Windows Home Server Blog and see what's up : What better way to prepare for Valentine’s Day with our extended Windows Home Server community than to help us help you show the love for WHS! We’ve got a fun Valentine’s Day promo to announce to kick off the celebrating – thru everyone’s favorite…some Windows Home Server Stickers! 2009 has been a great year and we’re sure 2010 will be even better with the incredible combination of Windows Home Server and Windows 7 protecting, connecting and organizing everything in your digital life. Show off your love for Windows Home Server by letting us send you some of our favorite Home Server stickers including the tattoo, “Mommy book” cover, the blue house and the status houses. So how do you get your stickers? Usually were all about technology and  e-mail, but this time we're going OLD SCHOOL with snail mail to avoid keeping any information about you.

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How Do I Love Thee, Windows Home Server?

Microsoft said on Monday that users experiencing battery warnings from Windows 7 are by design. Last week Neowin revealed reports of users receiving notifications that they should replace their laptop battery. The warning is triggered when a laptops BIOS detects a battery replacement is required. Windows 7 provides the following…

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Microsoft dismisses Windows 7 "battery problems"

It’s well known now that Windows 7 has made a big splash in the operating system market, surpassing all expectations of consumers and even Microsoft.  There is also another interesting surprise, and that is from gamers, according to a Steam hardware survey. Gamers that are familiar with Steam know that you…

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Windows 7 64-bit adoption rate higher than 32-bit for gamers

Windows ReadyBoost allows user to make use of relatively cheap USB flash drive, memory stick or memory card as extra additional disk-based cache memory to speed up and boost performance of Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating system, and improve system responsiveness. Windows uses ReadyBoost memory to supplement the existing virtual memory, which is stored on slow hard disk drive.

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How to Enable and Use ReadyBoost in Windows 7 and Vista

When it comes to Windows OS most users prefers to modify its look and behavior by adding themes, changing logon screen, changing icons etc.

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Change Windows 7 Start Orb with Windows 7 Start Orb Changer

Microsoft owns an immense intellectual property portfolio made up of in excess of 10,000 patents in the US alone, a volume which places it in a very select club.

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Microsoft: We Dont Kill Innovation