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Does Vista already have Windows 7's new kernel?For those waiting for a faster, better-performing version of Windows, you'll have to wait at least nine months for Windows 7. But if you can't wait, Vista Service Pack 1 may provide a peek into Microsoft's plans to equip Windows 7 with a dramatically smaller, more agile operating-system kernel. October 2, 2008
Don't go from XP to Vista unless you go 64-bitEarly indications are that Windows 7 won't be a major upgrade from Vista. But the real choice isn't between Vista and Windows 7; it's between moving to a 64-bit version of Windows now or later. September 25, 2008
Cloud computing puts your health data at riskThe advent of "in the cloud" medical records services, such as Microsoft HealthVault and Google Health, promises an explosion in the storage of personal health-care information online. But these services pose sticky privacy questions — unless you know how to protect your personal medical records. September 18, 2008
Don't let XP Service Pack 3 hose your systemFrom the moment Microsoft released it, Service Pack 3 for Windows XP has been the subject of almost daily reports of bugs, incompatibilities, and general headaches. You can install SP3 with confidence — providing you take certain precautions — or, if you prefer, use Windows' Automatic Update settings to keep the service pack off your system. September 11, 2008
Don't fall for bogus antivirus downloadsA new virus strain pretends to remove malware but actually does just the opposite: it infects your system. Fortunately, you can use a few simple steps to tell the difference between these rogue antivirus programs and legitimate security software. September 4, 2008
You'll get a new Windows Update, like it or notMicrosoft will soon install a new version of Windows Update on your computer, even if you've set your PC not to download and install any updates. With such a potential for confusion, it's a good idea for you to know what's going to be done to your machine by this important but often misunderstood tool. August 14, 2008
