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All the important stuff you need to know about Windows 7

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Now that the latest Microsoft desktop OS is officially out in the stores, I guess many of you will be taking the upgrade route. Vista was hardly up to scratch and the good thing is that Windows 7 took all of its good features (yes, there were some) and delivered it in an even more eye pleasing package with a lot of improvements.  The most important aspect that have been taken care of is performance.

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Some of us (the GSMArena.com blog team) have been using Windows 7 as primary work/leisure OS ever since it came out as a public beta. And let us tell you, we’re quite pleased with what Microsoft have put forth this time (unlike Windows Mobile 6.5).  In case you’re on your way to upgrading, here’s a rundown of all the nitty gritty Windows 7 features and hacks that deserve your attention.

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Apple announces the touch sensitive Magic Mouse – works wirelessly

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Apple finally went ahead an added a true wireless mouse to their arsenal. Meet the Bluetooth-based Magic Mouse. Since it’s definitely not the first, or not even the hundredth wireless mouse on the market, you may wonder what’s the fuss all about. Well, the thing is that the Magic Mouse is itself touch sensitive supporting touch gestures much like the touchpads of most recent mobile computers.

The Magic Mouse has a unibody design that has Apple written all over – but in the good sense, you know. I say that since up until now the mouse peripherals by the company have always been a little less than stellar, to say the least.

The guys over at Gizmodo have a really nice review of the little white thingy, so jump on and have a good read.