Windows 7 Benchmarks: Some Second Opinions

Microsoft’s new OS is shaping up nicely but numerous reports target some critical spots for improvement
Initial reaction to an early report that Microsoft’s Windows 7 might share similar performance and compatibility issues with Windows Vista was mixed and heated.  Some lamented the inability of running Vista adequately on netbooks or older work computers, while others pointed to [...]

The Cost of Running Your PC

Introduction
Have you ever thought about how much it cost to run your PC — the one you’re using to read this article? What does it cost to play games, surf the Internet, or download files? It all costs money — money that you, your parents, or whoever is in charge of the monthly electricity will [...]