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VLC 1.0: Open source media player

July 7, 2009

VLC 1.0 is out. If you don’t have VLC you should have it. It’s a great media player that plays just about anything and if you dig deeper it has a lot of utilities. Go grab it here.

Read more about it at the DownloadSquad and Lifehacker.

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Windows 7 Upgrade Guide: All Your Questions Answered | Maximum PC

July 7, 2009

The Windows 7 upgrade deals are about to end. Be sure to get to Best Buy or Amazon before July 11th for special pricing. If you need to research which edition to upgrade to, then check out this article.

Windows 7 Upgrade Guide: All Your Questions Answered | Maximum PC

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CompuServe Signs Off After 30 Year Run | Maximum PC

July 7, 2009

CompuServe is finally gone. The good ole days of AOL, CompuServe, and Prodigy.

CompuServe Signs Off After 30 Year Run | Maximum PC

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Freeware Files: Five Portable Software Suites for your USB Key | Maximum PC

July 5, 2009

If you’re like me, you have tons of USB key drives around. Maximum PC reviews some of the better suites, any of which can help you re-purpose that thumb drive.

Freeware Files: Five Portable Software Suites for your USB Key | Maximum PC

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Media player meets Netbook in the Archos 9PCtablet | Crave – CNET

July 3, 2009

I love my Archos 604 wifi. It’s one of the few gadgets I’ve bought over the years that’s still as useful as the day I got it. The only thing that’s been replaced is the battery. That being said, I’ve always wondered why they don’t get much respect in the US. This tablet could be a break through for them if the pricing is decent.

Check out articles at Crave and MaximumPC for more info.