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Windows XP Mode No Longer Requires Virtualization Hardware

Windows XP Mode is a pre-configured solution for Windows 7 users needing support for older software, and, until recently, it required AMD-V or VT processor hardware. An update released today should make XP Mode far more accessible to more Windows 7 users.

If you’re a 7 user who’s been trapped by the lack of that finicky hardware requirement, check out the XP Mode page later today and look for the update. Those with Intel ..read more

What’s the “Best” Spam Email You’ve Received?

Whether it’s the surreal stylings of Nigerian scammers or confusing subject lines of pill pitches, spam email can be oddly amusing. We’d like to hear which missives from your spam folder have made you crack a smile.

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PC World rounded up some of their own best/worst spam messages and published them for your amusement. Included in the “straight to the spam folder” notes was a “business” opportunity that read, “This opportunity may ..read more

Pandora App Lands in Android Market

Pandora’s streaming music app is officially available for Android phones, and it does just what you’d expect. It streams decent quality music over even shabby EDGE connections, and offers thumbs up or down buttons, track skipping, and bookmarking.

Normally, that would be all we have to say about the app—it just works, and it uses the same Music Genome Project base as Pandora’s iPhone, web, desktop (for Pro users), and other clients to bring you tracks ..read more

Many times in order to remove a piece of spyware or for troubleshooting and diagnostic purposes, you’ll have to start Windows in Safe Mode. While in Safe Mode, only specific programs and files needed to run the operating system are loaded. Some functions, such as connecting to the Internet, will not be active in Safe Mode and a standard video driver will be loaded causing a washed out look and a possible change in resolution.

However, because just the essential programs ..read more