Despite Microsoft's limited past success in getting people to hook up a PC to their TV, 2011 might be the perfect time for a new Windows Media Center box.

尽管微软在让用户把个人电脑和电视衔接上的成功非常有限，2011年也许会是Windows媒体中心电视机盒上市的绝佳时机。

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The internal walls and ceilings are covered with local silver fir wood, which gives the rooms a cosy feeling despite the large glass Windows.

室内的墙和屋顶都被覆盖着当地的银杉木，使得这些房间即使有着很大的玻璃窗，也让人感到温暖舒适。

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Your house may have the latest alarm system and Windows with bars, but if you leave your doors unlocked, despite the number of security features your system has, it is still insecure.

您的房子可能有最新的警报系统以及窗栏，但是如果您不锁大门，即便您的系统有再多的安全特性，仍然是不安全的。

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Despite the hype for Windows 8, Microsoft could have a tough road ahead.

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The latest data from IDC shows how things have changed: PC shipments down 14% year-over-year, despite the launch of Windows 8.

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Despite numerous and repeated efforts of manufacturers (Nokia, but also Samsung and HTC) and operators to develop an alternative to Android and Apple based on Windows, and despite the launch of numerous phones based on Windows with strong features, reviews and marketing support, the operating system remains cornered to less than 5% market share in smartphones.

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