Mr. Moorhead predicted some hardware companies that had been planning to release tablets based on the new versions of Windows may change their minds.

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Once inside, keep your windows closed, change your air filters, and run your air conditioner, Dr. Kao adds.

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Dynamic windows that can change transparency to manage solar heat gain, glare, and daylighting are building buzz in the green building world.

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