(X86-based 64-bit) Refers to the 64-bit versions of x86-based CPU chips. Also called "x86-64." Intel's x64 chips are officially designated as Intel 64 CPUs (formerly EM64T), and AMD's x64 chips fall under the AMD64 brand. See Intel 64, AMD64, x64 Edition and x86.
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- too old?"Windows XP is 8 years old"So What? If it ain't broke don't fix it!Windows 2000 is ten years old and still does almost everything I need. Everyone around me runs XP or newer, yet I have far fewer problems.What is good for the computer industry is not...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-20
- Process Lasso x64 Edition 3.70.4 (Windows)
- Process Lasso is a unique new technology that will, amongst other things, improve your PC's responsiveness and stability. Windows, by design, allows programs to monopolize your CPU without restraint - leading to freezes and hangs. Process Lasso's ProBalance Process Balance technology intelligently adjusts the priority of running programs so that...
- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- What's next for Microsoft's Azure cloud platform?
- So MS is going cloud...Well, well, isn't this interesting. Does MS concede that the era of packaged client software is over? Again, MS is the follower and not the leader, and again, MS is following Google to the clouds. My prediction is that this will be a field day...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Office 2010 Beta 2: More than just a bunch of pretty icons
- Of course its better, they stole ideas fromOf course 2010 is better, they stole (oops, innovated) most of the new ideas from Office MVPs that built add ins to previous versions. (There is a very silent revolt going on in the MVP ranks over it and many long term...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- LARP64Free 1.0.3 (Windows)
- lARP64Free is the superfast 64 bit compression program, based on LZMA compression technology. This freeware edition was specifically designed to be superfast and reliable. Downloads make functionally unlimited versions of lARP64Free available for everyone. Our 64 bit compressor packer works on any windows x64 operating system. Make your products' internet...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- Microsoft to share some details on IE 9 at PDC show this week
- Tabs that dont hang and,1. HTML 5 standards compliance ahead of Chrome and FF2. Better plugins3. CSS 3 compliance4. FASTER!Trying to develop for IE8 is still a pain!Addon supportFor things like AdBlock Plus.Also, an x64 version of silverlight.Grow upso do not read this blog - OK? Prefer Firefox but...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- AMD turbo boosts Flash Player 10.1 with ATI Stream technology
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- OpenGL Extensions Viewer 3.15 (Mac)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- Office 2010 Beta downloadable by MSDN, Technet subscribers today
- MS was rightThe leaked 14.0.4514.1009 isn't Beta 2. It's actually 14.0.4514.1004! If that page is right, Beta 2 is actually older. This isn't the first time this sort of thing has happened.http://windows7center.com/forums/office-2010/4949-office-professional-plus-2010-beta-x64-x86-now-msdn.htmlAgreed...just downloaded it with the same info. nt...RE: Office 2010 Beta downloadable by MSDN, Technet subscribers todayThe build...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- MyDefrag 4.2.6 (Windows)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-14
- GlobalSCAPE EFT Server 6.1.0.48 (Windows)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-12
- x64 Components 2.2.2 (Windows)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-10
- Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are "fantastic"
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-05
- Maingear unleashes Shift desktop, child-sized 'personal supercomputer' for $2,199 (or $13,394)
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-02
- Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 2000/XP/2003 Professional x64 Edition) R2.36 (Windows)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-02
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- Software downloads 2009-10-27
- lARP64Pro 1.0 (Windows)
- lARP64Pro is a 64 bit anti-piracy and anti-cracking program with implemented compression, based on LZMA technology. Our 64 bit protector works on any windows x64 operating system. lARP64'ing does not affect the original application's functionality in any way nor does it require additional coding. Unpacking and decryption are performed automatically....
- Software downloads 2009-10-26
- (Windows 7: the first wave of system reviews)
- Well SaidI got mine a little while ago and I put Windows RTM x64 Ultimate on it for beta-testing throughout last year.I was very impressed with Toshiba and every year I would upgrade my laptops to the latest.This laptop is wonderful.
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- Windows 7 killer deals commence; 7 days of PC specials, $30 OS upgrade
- That Best Buy deal ain't bad at all......stop Geek Squad at the door take the merchandise pop in the Ubuntu CD's and I'm ready to go. Thanks Win 7 for the cheap hardware.Apple should be offering deals now, tooJust to steal some thunder from the Win 7 (vista 2.0) over-hype.Fanboi...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- My 7 favorite Windows 7 features
- I must say ...... your impressive list, just isn't that impressive to me.#1 - Performance boost -- subjective#2 - More restrained UAC -- more duck tape#3 - 64-bit becomes the new default -- had 64 bit for years now#4 - Improved troubleshooting tools -- no comment, biting my tongue#5 -...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
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