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It’s a good week for Microsoft fanboys!  Microsoft have today made Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate available for download.

We’ve covered some of the great features IE9 has to offer in the past, we’ve also taken a look at tweaking the browser to better suit your needs.

A few enhancements here are there are notable in the newest public release though nothing too drastic from what we already know.

Note that IE9 RC is now feature complete.  Whilst we may see the odd minor UI tweak here and there and undoubtedly tonnes of bug fixes before it goes gold, know that this is it folks!  And I think Microsoft have done it!

Hit the link for the direct download links.

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Microsoft have finally announced the dates Windows 7 SP1 will be available.

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Before I sign off for the holidays, I have one last gift for you all. I know, I know, I’m a generous guy. Some may say to a fault.

After perusing many of the excellent themes for Windows 7 Media Center, I found there weren’t many dark themes out there, those that were tended to be incomplete.

So I set to work on making my own theme, it’s by no means perfect but at least makes an attempt to be a ’complete’ theme.

Hit the link below to see some more screenshots and get a link to the download.

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So we’re here again.  The Holidays are time for giving so that is what we’re doing, for you, the readers!

Until 15th January 2011 are giving away this great software for free usually costing $19.95!.  I came across this great giveaway on Softpedia and felt i should share with you guys.

Here are some of Uniblue System Tweaker 2011’s Key Features.

· Streamline the Start and Control Panel menu to your taste
· Adjust network settings to boost functionality and increase security
· Tweak Windows start-up and shutdown rules
· Customize right-click menu options
· Access detailed system information

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A couple of Saturday’s ago we let you know about our amazing Christmas Giveaway (we’re just giveaway mad this Xmas!! )

Just in case you missed it or forgot, this is a reminder that the competition is still very much open.

Remember, the more you share, the more chances you have of winning this amazing prize.

Xmas Giveaway – Windows 7 Ultimate

Good luck to all and happy holidays!

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