Googlers Sundar Pichai and Linus Upson announced on Wednesday that the company was embarking on a new project: the Google Chrome Operating System. After the Web browser launched last year, many people anticipated a Google OS as the company's next move.

Google Chrome OS is open source and will initially be intended for netbooks; however, the system is said to be equipped to power large desktop systems as well. The three main aspects of the operating system are speed, simplicity, and security. Although Google will construct its own windowing system, the new OS will run on top of the kernel from the open source Linux OS.

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In an effort to compete with the popular "Mac vs. PC" ads, Microsoft embarked on a new ad campaign in hopes to improve user's perception of Windows Vista. The first ad featuring Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates aired last night during the NFL's first regular season game.

Although Windows Vista has sold more than 180 million licenses since its launch in 2007, it has struggled with negative feedback since day one. Users seem to view Windows as out-of-date and see Mac as new and cool.

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Windows is not always set up the way you want it to be for those who love customization and make it look different for themselves. This is where Tweak Vista for Windows Vista comes into play. This is free software to try, but it is $19.95 to purchase the full version. To download the trial version follow the link here.

If you do not know how to edit all the settings of Windows Vista on your own. This program will do it all for you, as it as a very friendly user interface, unlike other Windows tweaking software sometimes. First, it will give you a list of important recommendations, such as updating certain drivers for your hardware, and turning off unwanted startup programs.

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