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Apple and Power Computing: Brilliant Move or Stupid Mistake?

I think Apple's purchase of Power Computing's core assets is bad news for Mac consumers. However, Annette and Liz disagree. What do you think? Take a second to cast your vote. Full Story

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New Tool Makes Web Site Management 'Almost Fun'

That's what *PC Computing* says about Site Server 2.0, Microsoft's beefy Web site toolset. Find out why, plus get the scoop on a super-fast removable drive, a choice ISDN router and more in our weekly roundup of hot products. Full Story

WEDNESDAY SEP 03, 1997

NEED TO KNOW On the Radar Screen Netscape posts beta of FastTrack server. The $295 low-end offering is on a collision course with Microsoft. Important ISPs join Multicast initiative. Support for key technology paves way to big revenues from Internet broadcasting. Search engine maker Excite moves into e-commerce. Counting on name familiarity to peddle clothing, books and software online. Full Story

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The Hidden Risk of Unzipped Files (Plus the Best Tools to Protect Yourself)

Still running around with unzipped files? Of course it is inefficient. But did you know it can also be a CLM (Career Limiting Move)? Don't risk it. Tech Director Jon DeKeles has collected all the compression tools you need to play it safe. (Click the link.) Full Story