ATI Gets Windows Vista Driver Certification

By Ian Bell Published September 26, 2006

Up until now, you probably wondered if your video card would work under Windows Vista. Chances are that eventually your video card manufacturer will develop compatible drivers as we are slowly seeing them leak out. ATI has made the first announcement.

"ATI is working closely with Microsoft to ensure the best performance and most reliable Vista experience through our top-to-bottom line of graphics processors," said Ben Bar-Haim, vice president of software, ATI Technologies Inc. "With Windows Vista, 3D graphics now matter to everyone and ATI’s WHQL certification gives businesses and consumers alike the confidence that their ATI system is ready for Vista."

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The following ATI videocards are currently shipping and are certified for Windows Vista Premium (no mention of the other flavors of Vista, but we are sure these drivers should work): X1300, X1350, X1400, X1600, X1700, X1800, X1900 and X1950.

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Windows is getting its own version of AirDrop

Promotional image for Windows Phone Link showing a phone mirroring on a laptop screen.

As spotted by Windows Central, a Microsoft support document has been updated to include details on a new file-sharing feature for Windows and Android devices. Thanks to Phone Link and the Link to Windows Android app, users will be able to share files through the native share menus on their devices, creating an experience not unlike Apple's well-loved AirDrop. It seems the feature is currently rolling out to Windows Insiders and should be available to the public soon.

AirDrop has long been the king of file-sharing features, and so far, Microsoft and other companies have struggled to compete. If this new feature is as easy to use as it looks and succeeds at least most of the time, it's sure to be a hit.

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Best Buy is the best place to get deals on Windows Copilot+PCs and laptops

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Windows Copilot is here, available in Windows 11, which means you have the power of AI at your fingertips. Meant to be your productivity companion and a desktop-based virtual assistant all-in-one, Copilot can do things like summarize long articles for you, offer writing or content suggestions, automate tasks to get your work done faster, and much more. Exclusive to Windows 11 PCs, you can call upon the new tech using the Windows logo key and C on your laptop's keyboard. If that piques your interest, you'll want to know that Best Buy is running a big promotion right now, offering amazing deals on Windows Copilot+PCs and a free 50-inch TV -- for My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members. That's right, a great deal on a new laptop, plus a free TV.

Best Buy is the best place to buy a new Windows 11 and Copilot-ready laptop from various Microsoft Surface models, including the Surface Pro, and other PCs from HP, Dell, Samsung, and Lenovo. These laptops are turbocharged with excellent power under the hood, and they offer advanced security, especially with the Copilot support. A high-performance Neural Processing Unit (NPU) handles the AI computing to do things like retrace your OS steps with Recall, upgrade custom sketches with Cocreator, translate your work with live captions, and much more. There are even automatic effects to enhance your video and conference calls and help you look your best, with improved lighting, blurred background distractions and more via Windows Studio Effects.

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Insane deal gets you Microsoft Office for Mac or Windows for $25

Box for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 edition.

One of the worst parts about using the Microsoft Office suite is paying for it. Often, again and again, if you buy the subscription-based Microsoft 365. In the past, contributors have written defenses of using Microsoft Office over the Google suite for this very reason. It feels hard to justify the price. That is, until it doesn't. Just now, we've found a great deal that gives you Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac or Windows at a price point of just $25. That's $204 off of the typical $229, and feels basically free in comparison. Check out the version you want and get this deal while its still active by tapping the appropriate button below. Alternatively, keep reading for an overview of the apps provided, an overview of the subtle differences between the Windows and Mac versions, and some important tips about the software.

Why you should buy Microsoft Office 2019
When we compare Microsoft Office vs Microsoft 365, there are a few differences, but one major one: Microsoft Office is a static, single-payment service and Microsoft 365 is a subscription service. They each have advantages (the subscription service gets updates on the regular) but for a deal like this, you definitely appreciate getting the Microsoft Office license.