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    Solving USB Problems

    On Windows PCs

    USB is at the heart of most PC‑based studios. But what do you do when it goes wrong?

    Sound Advice . Mar 2024
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    Q. Which Windows 10 build supports FireWire, and should I update anyway?

    I gather Windows 10 doesn’t support FireWire after a certain update, and I have some legacy devices that I’d like to be able to use. Are there any risks in updating?

    Sound Advice Nov 2022
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    Microsoft Surface Pro

    Tablet Computer

    At a special event held in Shanghai back in May, Microsoft unveiled the fifth-generation Surface Pro, which benefits from many of the lessons the Surface team learnt whilst developing the Surface Studio.

    Reviews Sep 2017
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    Windows 10 For Musicians

    All You Need To Know Before Upgrading

    Microsoft’s latest OS offers potential benefits for musicians and recording engineers — but is now the right time to move to Windows 10?

    Reviews Nov 2015
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    Microsoft Surface 3

    Tablet Computer

    The baby brother of the Surface Pro 3, this is the first non–Pro Surface tablet to run full Windows 8.1...

    Reviews Sep 2015
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    Alter Vista

    Tweaking Windows Vista For Music

    If you've switched to Vista, or are about to take the plunge, check out our guide to the Vista audio tweaks that work — and those that don't.

    Sound Advice Nov 2008
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    Vista For Musicians: Part 2: What The Developers Think

    PC Musician

    If the transition to Windows Vista is a matter of concern for PC-based musicians, imagine how serious it must be to music hardware and software developers. Our Round Table gives some of them the chance to air their views about the new OS and the problems and opportunities it presents.

    Sound Advice Jul 2007
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    Q. What disk utilities should I use with Windows XP?

    I've heard that with Windows XP, old versions of Norton Speed Disk do not work and that the latest version of Speed Disk included in Norton Utilities has a number of features removed and is no better, if not worse, than the defrag utility that Windows XP comes with...

    Sound Advice Sep 2003
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    Cutting Edge

    Microsoft Smart Display

    When you launch a new product, it's always best to have a clear message. You buy a dishwasher because you hate washing up, you buy a car because you can't walk 20 miles to work, or wait for the bus that comes once a week; and you buy a Microsoft Smart Display because, um...

    People Mar 2003
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    Getting Started With Windows '95/'98 Music Applications

    Tips & Tricks

    Even PC experts can find the business of setting their machines up for music pretty complicated, so it's hardly surprising that many new users are bewildered by the vast array of settings and options available. Martin Walker offers a guide through the maze...

    Sound Advice Jul 2000
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