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Entries for May, 2006

Windows XP SP2 Laptop Battery Drain Bug

When you unplug the AC power from a Microsoft Windows XP-based portable computer, the battery may drain more quickly than you expect. Therefore, the operating system may shut down prematurely.
This problem may occur if one of the following conditions is true:
• The portable computer cannot enter the deeper Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) processor [...]

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A hangover cure that works

The production, trade and consumption of alcohol dates beyond 10,000BC. The Sumerians, Egyptians and Babylonians produced and traded alcohol and the Romans and Ancient Greeks had wine Gods. Across the centuries, almost every culture has used alcohol medicinally, ritualistically and socially and in so doing, woven it inextricably into global society. We now consume more [...]

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Gilera Runner

Race your Gilera Runner scooter round the mean streets dodging traffic, roadworks and infuriating speed bumps to meet up with your mates before the time runs out. With two different levels which are hard to beat, this is one good game.

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Test Your VoIP

TestYourVoIP.com will make a call from wherever you are to one of our U.S. or international test locations and report the results for free. It'll only take about 20 seconds if you have Java installed.

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Windows Vista Beta 2 Launches With Security Fixes

Microsoft released Windows Vista Beta 2 Tuesday, offering the next iteration of its upcoming operating system for public scrutiny. Beta 2 addresses two of the more controversial issues that have emerged recently concerning Vista: outbound filtering and user access controls.Back in April, news reports stated that Microsoft planned to turn off half the firewall in [...]

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