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Fake Spyware Blockers Are the New Internet Threat In 2010
Two new fake spyware blockers have been identified as "Malware Defense" and "Rapidantivirius". These "spyware blockers" are charging unsuspecting users for false scans.
Recovery Mechanic Releases the Complete Hard Drive Recovery Tool
HDD Mechanic, a hard drive recovery tool for Windows, can recover lost and deleted files, repair damaged file systems, unformat disks, and restore re-partitioned hard drives.
Microsoft: upgrade to IE8, even though it's vulnerable
Even though Internet Explorer 8 is vulnerable to the same attack used against Google, Microsoft is urging customers to upgrade to it while they consider releasing a fix for the bug outside of the regular patch cycle.
Microsoft: Better Off Split Up?
Ten years ago U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson ordered that Microsoft be split into two companies as part of an anti-trust deal. The order was overturned leaving Microsoft to do as they pleased. Now it's looking like it would have been a good move for Microsoft to have been split up.
Microsoft Exchange Team Fires Back at IBM Ahead of Lotusphere
Microsoft is offering training vouchers to the first 500 Lotus Notes professionals who want to learn Exchange, SharePoint, and other Microsoft software.
Microsoft confirms it will stay in China
Despite the hack, and the continued censorship, CEO Steve Ballmer has announced that Microsoft will stay in China.
Microsoft postpones Visual Studio 2010 launch
After beta testers found performance issues, Microsoft has delayed the launch of Visual Studio 2010 and .Net Framework 4. The new release date has been set for Monday, April 12.
Hack of Google, Adobe Conducted Through Zero-Day IE Flaw
A new vulnerability in Internet Explorer was exploited in the hacks against Google and other companies. The vulnerability exists in several versions of IE. Microsoft has issued an advisory on how to mitigate your vulnerability.
New article: What to do when Outlook complains about a program you know you uninstalled
Denise had uninstalled McAfee's antivirus program and had moved on to one from another vendor. Everything seemed to work fine, except for when she launched Outlook 2007.
Read this OutlookPower article.
What Renting Microsoft Windows, Office Means to You
Buying Office, or Windows, can cost you hundreds of dollars. Now that Microsoft will let you "rent" the software, is it a better deal to buy or rent?
Conficker still going strong, Akamai finds
Conficker made news last year when it infected millions of PCs around the world. Then it didn't do anything. There are still millions of PCs infected with the malware, waiting for an order to do something.
Windows 7's killer feature: Windows on multicore, redux
Multi-tasking and multi-core support has been offered under Windows since XP. But. It apparently takes new hardware under Windows 7 to see what it's really capable of.
VueScan 8.6 Supports Scanners on Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6
Hamrick Software has released VueScan version 8.6 - with improvements, new features, problem fixes, and additional scanners supported. VueScan now supports Mac OS X, Windows and Linux so you don't have to buy a new scanner.
What Microsoft has in store for Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Many companies wait for the first service pack to be issued before they start installing a new version of Windows. Now that rumors of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 have started, companies may relax and start their deployments.
Microsoft admits Windows XP comes with broken Flash player
Flash Player 6, the version bundled with WinXP, contains multiple bugs. Since Adobe discontinued support for Flash Player 6 in 2006, Microsoft is urging people to upgrade to a newer version of Flash Player.
Microsoft Should Kill Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer has been losing its market for some time. Now people are suggesting it's time for Microsoft to get out of the browser business and concentrate on other things.
Get Rid of Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications
Microsoft's anti-piracy program, is prone to giving false positives and annoying messages. If you're tired of the nag, this wiki has some instructions on shutting it off.
IT pros want more tools in next Active Directory
Active Directory does a lot, but... Windows administrators are hoping Microsoft will build some better tools into the next release. This article discusses some of the add-on tools, such as ADFS and PowerShell, available to help manage Active Directory.
Three Alternatives to Office 2010
Office 2010 is expected to sell for about $280 and is probably no less greedy for PC resources than its predecessors. Alternatives include: OpenOffice, which is free; SoftMaker, which sells for about $80; and Zoho, an internet application which is free for up to 10 users.
New Spyware Removal Site Identifies A Reputable Antispyware Vendor
Many of the "anti-spyware" programs offered on the internet not only don't protect your PC, they actively infect it. This new site, SpywareBlockers.us.com, provides information to help you find real, effective, anti-spyware.
Messaging Architects' M+Archive Helps Simplify Email Auditing
Messaging Architects announced the release of M+Archive 2009.2, a policy-based enterprise-class email retention and eDiscovery solution. The new version of M+Archive simplifies email management operations and offers an enhanced migration toolkit to facilitate migration.
Microsoft ends Windows and Office 2007 rental restrictions
If you own an internet cafe, you can now get a real license from Microsoft to legally rent out those PCs. The change was introduced to the Rental Rights license for Office 2007 and Windows.
Windows 7 security primer, part one
This is the first in a three-part discussion of security in Windows 7. This article covers the starting places including User Account Control, BitLocker, and Virtual Service Account. The future articles will cover other features.
Microsoft Won't Fix Windows 7 Crash Bug Next Week
Next week is Patch Tuesday and Microsoft is expected to deliver a single security update. Not included is a path for a bug that affects Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Tests for securing the internal Windows network
This article offers several tips on securing a Windows network against hackers. The site may require registration to read the article.
New article: Nothing says new year better than emails from crazy people
People are crazy. No one denies that fact. Not all people are crazy, but enough people are crazy that they have a large diagnostic tome on the topic, the DSM-IV.
Read this OutlookPower article.
10 Reasons Why Microsoft Disappointed at CES
The hype was there, the leaks said something exciting was going to happen, so when Steve Ballmer got up to talk the collective reaction was disappointment. This article lists several reason why people were disappointed.
Windows 7 has lots of 'GodModes'
Not content to have only one 'GodMode', and amused by the interest shown in the shortcut, Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky has provided a number of other codes to create special folders in Windows 7. This article provides the codes but doesn't say what they do.
Empress Embedded Database for Windows CE Gets an Ultra Boost
Empress Ultra Embedded Database v10.20, a full-featured database engine specializing in embedded systems data management technology for Windows CE, is now available.
Laserfiche and FileTek Team to Deliver Intelligent Email Archive Solution
Laserfiche and FileTek have teamed to create the Trusted Edge Intelligent Email Archive for Laserfiche, a policy-driven solution enabling secure, enterprise-wide email management, for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Exchange, while reducing the burden of eDiscovery and compliance.
Italians threaten suit over Windows pre-install
It seems the Italians are tired of being forced to buy computers with Windows pre-installed. They would prefer to buy their computers with another operating system and dislike being forced to pay for Windows they don't want.
New Books on Windows PowerShell 2.0 & Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Press has released two new books. The first covers best practices for using Windows PowerShell 2.0 with tips from Microsoft insiders. The second is an Administrator's Pocket Consultant for those supporting Windows Server 2008.
Microsoft launches ad-supported Office 2010
If the price of licenses for Office 2010 seems too steep, you can now try the ad-supported version. This new version of Office replaces the old Microsoft Works suite that was installed on many new PCs.
SpamAssassin '2010' bug blocked email across world
If you sent your friends a New Year greeting in the early hours of January 1, SpamAssassin may have killed it. And if you didn't send such a message, maybe you can use this bug as a reason why your friends didn't hear from you.
Microsoft sets prices for forthcoming Office 2010
Microsoft will be offering four versions of Office 2010, from the Student's $99 special through the Professional version for $499. If Office comes pre-loaded on your new PC there's also an option to buy a "Product Key Card" to unlock a single copy.
Windows 7's 'GodMode'
By creating a new folder, and giving it a special name, you can get all the operating system control panels in one place. This article includes a short video on how to set it up.
Microsoft prepares Windows 7 SP1
After an October launch, Microsoft is getting ready to release the first Service Pack for Win7. No dates for release of the service pack for public testing have been announced.
Plug-ins Released for the 64-bit Version of Microsoft Office 2010
Mapilab is releasing its first two plug-ins for the 64-bit version of Microsoft Office 2010, the Duplicate Email Remover and Duplicates Remover for Outlook.
Release of the Ares Download for Windows 7
Ares p2p file sharing software for Windows 7 is now available. This new version of the p2p software includes upgrades such as an HD video player for playing HD movies and videos, updated media library, Windows 7 compatibility, and 24/7 email support.
Microsoft's Latest Plan to Win SMBs: Windows 7 Pro
Microsoft thinks they didn't pay enough attention to small businesses when they released Vista so they're trying to focus more on small to medium size businesses with Win7Pro.
Microsoft tosses Windows, Office discounts at XP holdouts
Microsoft seems very eager to convince people to give up WinXP and OfficeXP. So much so that they're offering steep discounts to get companies to switch.
Windows continues its slide in market share
Windows still dominates the computer market but, it's losing share to mobile OSes such as Android and the iPhone OS.
Microsoft's My Phone Service Put to the Test
A lot of people forget their phones, leaving them in strange places. Microsoft's My Phone service is designed to help you lock the phone and find the device. This article includes a 3-minute video.
MS dismisses IIS zero-day bug reports
After researchers declared it a bug, Microsoft has responded, "it's not a vulnerability, it's an inconsistency". The problem code is in IIS 6. This article includes a link to a Technet disclaimer.
New Year's Resolutions for the Information Overload-Minded
While many of us vow to lose weight, or stop smoking, or even win the lottery, Basex provides six resolutions for those who use computers.
Microsoft rolls out Word patch
To comply with the court ruling against it, Microsoft has posted a patch to remove, or disable, the offending code in Office 2007. The patch is required for US customers.
Microsoft's advertising misfires
They're such a large company, and probably spend lots of money for these ads... well, maybe they didn't spend that much for the 1986 hype from Steve Ballmer. This page includes 9 videos, ranging from a few seconds to almost 10 minutes.
Xbox 360 Thief Tracked by Gamertag
If you steal computing hardware, even game boxes, be careful about the "auto-login" feature. At least one thief has been traced through cyberspace.
Tall tales of tech -- that happen to be true
This article includes snippets of tales, and links to many others, involving the "dangers" of working in tech. They're funny, as long as they didn't happen to you, sad, and oh so true.
New article: Say goodbye to the Uh-Ohs. Long live the Tens.
Ten years have gone by since we all worried about Y2K and we're still not driving flying cars.
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XPGnome - Make GNOME look like XP
If you really like the look and feel of WinXP but can't find a copy to run on your hardware, maybe you'd like to try tweaking Ubuntu Linux to do the job. This 2-minute video on YouTube shows you how.
Microsoft doesn't rule out rushed patch for IIS zero-day vulnerability
Internet Information Services (IIS), versions 6 and earlier, has a file parsing extension vulnerability that could be exploited by an attacker. A workaround is available.
The Five Essential Security Patches of 2009
If you run Windows, and connect to the internet, you should apply patches. While they may not prevent every attack, they can ward off many of them. This article lists five patches you really, really should apply.
High Windows 7 Satisfaction Spurs Business Spending
Corporate IT is signing off as "satisfied" with Windows 7, spurring companies to start refreshing desktops with the new OS.
Has Microsoft Redeemed Itself?
Vista was such a problem that Microsoft lost some of its corporate charm. Now that Windows 7 is proving to be a capable operating system, has the corporate giant redeemed its reputation?
Microsoft Posts Moonlight Patent Covenant
Moonlight is the open-source implementation of Silverlight. Now Microsoft has extended the patent covenant to include third party distributions.
Microsoft Loses Word Appeal, Will Adjust Program
Microsoft Word 2007 is being pulled from the market after Microsoft lost the appeal on its use of XML (extensible markup language). Microsoft has issued a patch for OEMs in the U.S. to remove the offending code from Word 2007.
Google vs. Microsoft
Google is escalating the battle for "ownership" of computer desktops. Now that Google is offering browsers, operating systems, mail, and document software, they're a direct challenge to Microsoft.
10 Things Microsoft Did Wrong in 2009
Hind-sight is always much more accurate than foresight. Microsoft launched a new OS, a new search engine, and a new browser but... This article describes ten things Microsoft could have done better.
The 87 Lamest Moments in Tech, 2000-2009
Windows ME, Audrey, WebVan grocers, the Sony rootkit, and way more snippets to help you remember the decade.
Microsoft's 'Whitelist' Helps Hackers, Says Trend Micro
To improve system performance under Windows operating systems, Microsoft advises users to exclude certain file types and directories from anti-virus scanning. But the list is public, leading security researchers to worry the "whitelist" will be exploited by malware writers.
A decade to forget - how Microsoft lost its mojo
Microsoft started 2000 owning the desktop, the browser market, and more. Then the internet changed the game and Microsoft stumbled.
The easiest way to get apps
Ninite.com is a handy place to get copies of free software for your Windows PC. Select the software you want - Opera, Skype, Hulu, GIMP, and AVG are a few of those available - and select to download the installer.
New article: How to have a clean inbox in 2010
2010 is right around the corner, and a new year always feels like a fresh start. Don't your email accounts deserve a fresh start too?
Read this OutlookPower article.
Intertech Announces .NET 4.0 Training Courses and Consulting Services
Intertech training classes and consulting services focus on the upcoming Microsoft .NET 4.0 technology. They've also updated a number of their other classes.
SoftAmbulance Releases Email Recovery Tool for Microsoft Outlook
Outlook Recovery lets you recover and repair deleted, lost and corrupted Microsoft Outlook databases complete with email messages, address books, and contacts.
Microsoft sued over Bing trademark
Once again, Microsoft is being sued for trademark infringement. This time it's a design firm in Missouri that was using the name "Bing! Information Design".
RAID Recovery Tools For Home and Office Users
Raid Recovery allows you to repair failed RAID arrays, restore lost data, and recover deleted files while LivePreview allows you to preview recoverable files.
Microsoft help desk less busy after Windows 7
Microsoft has recorded a drop in calls to its support lines since the release of Windows 7. While the OS may be less problem-prone than its predecessors Microsoft also added an online forum and a feed on Twitter for users to get help.
Microsoft Team Brings Tech Help in Disasters
Microsoft's disaster management team brings not only expertise to a disaster site, they bring the networking equipment to help re-connect a hard-hit area to the world.
Microsoft to Delay Launch of Visual Studio 2010
Testers reported a number of performance issues with the Beta of Visual Studio, prompting Microsoft to push back the release date. A "release candidate" version is expected to be available in February.
Druvaa inSync Extends Support for Windows 7 Based PCs
Druvaa's inSync v3.1.1, laptop backup software, now supports both 32bit and 64bit editions of Windows 7. The user interface has been simplified and bandwidth usage has been improved.
Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0 - FREE Edition available
Panda Security has now released version 1.0 of their Cloud Antivirus program for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. The software is free to home users, non-profit organizations, and schools. This article has more information.
Microsoft Visio 2010 - Beta Available
Visio 2010 is expected to release sometime the middle of 2010. In the meantime, you can test the new tools with the beta version.
Windows 7 marks the end of the desktop OS
Analyst firm IDC thinks Microsoft's lock on the computing world may be loosening. With the rise of mobile devices and the internet, desktop clients are nearing their end-of-life.
Microsoft talks cloud computing security
Azure, Microsoft's cloud computing platform, is set to go live New Year's Day. Later in the year the company is expected to start offering Windows Azure to help customers build their own private clouds.
EU drops Microsoft browser charges
The European Union has dropped anti-trust charges against Microsoft concerning the browsers offered as part of Windows. Microsoft has agreed to offer users a choice of twelve browsers during installation.
Microsoft Jumps on iPhone Bandwagon with Bing App
While the iPhone has been out for more than two years, Microsoft is just now releasing an app to use a Microsoft search engine. They used to be much quicker to respond.
Where'sMyStuff?, Windows Desktop Search Software
Where'sMyStuff, from Smoothduck, Inc., is designed to speed up your Windows file searches. It can quickly index your entire drive to provide speedy results.
Fake antivirus malware gets hoax Microsoft endorsement
In a new twist, DefenceLab antivirus software, a scareware package, directs people to a Microsoft support page showing a faked endorsement from Microsoft for the product.
Plurk Says Microsoft Stole Its Software For China Service
While Microsoft complains about Chinese pirating of their software, it seems that Microsoft's own Chinese division has stolen code from a Canadian firm.
22 Million E-Mails Missing From Bush White House Found
After all the questions asked about missing e-mail, the missing messages were found, conveniently mis-labeled, probably in the basement.
New article: Where they're hiding message headers and options in Office 2010
If you get a lot of junk mail, you're eventually going to have to look at a message's headers. Unfortunately, the ability to do this is hidden in Outlook 2010.
Read this OutlookPower article.
Terry Childs: Another Christmas in jail
Terry Childs is the systems administrator who locked the computer systems of San Francisco and refused to turn over the password. He's now been in jail, without a trial, for 18 months. Three of four charges against him have been dropped, but the District Attorney isn't even researching the issues on the remaining charge.
Hackers declare war on international forensics tool
Microsoft created COFEE to help police collect digital information at crime scenes. Hackers have now released Decaf to counter the Microsoft tool.
Office 2003 Rights Management Bug Locks up Files
If you use Office 2003 with Microsoft's Rights Management Service (RMS) you may find yourself locked out of your documents. The Information Rights Management (IRM) certificate expired, causing RMS to lock the files. Microsoft has now issued a fix for the problem.
Microsoft eOpen Site Down For Nearly a Week
It would seem that this site, used for activating Microsoft Business Solutions software, has been misnamed. The site has been unavailable since December 7.
I'm OnCall 1.2 Remote Support Released with Windows 7 Support
01 Communique released version 1.2 of the I'm OnCall remote support solution with support for Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit versions) and Mac Snow Leopard operating systems.
Microsoft evades patching and blocks buggy code
The Indeo codec has been part of Windows for 17 years. Instead of trying to patch the vulnerabilities in the old software, Microsoft has elected to block it from being used by Internet Explorer or Windows Media Player.
Automation Anywhere Launches Automated Testing Solution Testing Anywhere
Automation Anywhere has released Testing Anywhere, a new automated testing solution designed to simplify software testing. Testing Anywhere allows testers and developers to test applications, websites, objects, controls and GUI front-ends, using a single tool.
Save 40 percent on All Microsoft Press Books
From now until the New Year you can purchase Microsoft Press books direct on oreilly.com and save. Ebooks are available in ePub, PDF, MOBI, and Android formats at up to 50 percent off. Use the discount code of MSINT in the shopping cart to get your savings on every Microsoft Press title.
Microsoft Knew of Just-Patched IE Flaw for Months
Once again Microsoft is being blamed for waiting for months before patching a vulnerability. It appears Microsoft had been notified of a bug in IE6 and IE7 back in June but waited until after a researcher posted exploit code before investigating.
Microsoft's Windows 7: More Hidden Features
Libraries, AeroSnap, Gadgets, and more are "hidden" in the Win7 operating system. This article shows you how to find, and use, these features.
Microsoft Revamps Free Windows 7 Download Tool
The Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool is a free program that was offered through the Microsoft Store until questions were raised over the improper use of open-source code. The code has been altered and the tool is again available.
Top security firm: Default Windows 7 less secure than Vista
Who'd have thought someone would be calling back that nagging User Account Control (UAC) feature from Vista. Trend Micro researchers say Win7, without the nag, is less secure than Vista.
Passcovery Ltd.'s Special Winter Discount
Passcovery is offering a 20 percent discount on both home and corporate licenses on Atomic Password Recovery. Atomic Password Recovery runs on Microsoft Windows operating systems from Windows 95 through Windows 7.
Software Company "Bribes" Public to Test New Excel to PDF Converter
Cogniview is offering to pay beta testers for feedback on its new PDF to Excel converter program.
Windows 7 Version of the Universal Imaging Utility Announced
Big Bang's Universal Imaging Utility (UIU) version 4.5 is now available for Windows 7.
How Windows servers get hacked
Relatively few servers get hacked from the outside. Many get hacked from the inside, by people who may not see what they're doing as "hacking". This article lists some of the things you can do to secure your Windows servers. Site requires free registration.
DataViz Provides Documents To Go Viewer Edition for Nokia N900
DataViz, Inc. announced it will be providing Documents To Go Viewer Edition for the Nokia N900 and Maemo 5 software to let users view Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files and attachments.
Vaporware 2009: A Call for Submissions
Wired has opened nominations, and posted the rules, for its 12th annual Vaporware Awards. Both hardware and software are eligible for this dubious honor.
Ode to a lousy laptop, Windows 7 edition
With a nod to the classic "Twelve Days of Christmas", Randall Kennedy offers his lament on twelve day's of pre-Christmas PC support (or lack thereof).
Microsoft and NetApp pledge true love, for 3 years
Microsoft and NetApp have agreed to a three-year alliance covering virtualized server environments and technology integration giving them a boost against VMware and EMC storage.
Drive Recovery: Hard Drive Recovery Made Easy
Now you can recover lost and deleted files or undo accidental formatting with Drive Recovery.
ExchangeAnswers.org Launches Q&A Section on Website
Exchange Answers announced the launch of an interactive Question and Answer section on ExchangeAnswers.org. The section, labeled Q&A on the tab bar, contains updated questions from Microsoft Exchange users with answers from users, experts and technicians.
Windows 7 Starter not as crippled as Microsoft says
According to this article, the marketing message from Microsoft doesn't agree with the reality of the operating system. It seems that some wireless networking features are really there, just hidden.
Microsoft grinches W7 Family Pack in US
Microsoft has stopped offering the Windows 7 Family Pack, three licenses for the Home Premium version for $150, just in time for Christmas.
New article: A look at Outlook 2010 Conversation Grouping
You will buy the Office 2010 upgrade just for this feature.
Read this OutlookPower article.
Laplink's SafeErase for Windows 7 Now Available
Laplink Software, Inc. announced the release of its latest version of Laplink SafeErase. SafeErase is designed to make it easy to delete private data so you can recycle your PC without worry.
Software from Big Bang LLC Enables Efficient Migration to Windows 7
Big Bang LLC announced the release of the Universal Imaging Utility (UIU) version 4.5 making it possible to creation a hardware-independent hard drive image that can be deployed to any laptop or desktop.
Microsoft to address 12 vulnerabilities, IE display zero-day
Next week's Patch Tuesday releases are expected address vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Windows, and Office. Included is a patch for the zero-day flaw in IE 6 and 7.
Microsoft Revamps Browser to Meet EU Antitrust Demand
The European Union's anti-trust regulators may give final approval to the design of Microsoft's browser ballot soon. The current design is seen as favoring Internet Explorer.
Microsoft to release third service pack for Exchange 2007
After saying there would be no support for Exchange 2007 on Windows Server 2008 SP2, Microsoft has released a service pack to allow that compatibility.
Lower PC Prices Pit Microsoft Against PC Makers
While prices for PCs continue to drop, Microsoft is holding firm on the price they charge manufacturers for the Windows operating system.
Windows 7: Seven Points of Imperfection
No one gets it right the first time, which is why so many wait for the first service pack. However. This article discusses some of the things people miss after going to Win7.
Need to Remove Excel Passwords?
The AccentSoft Team has released Accent EXCEL Password Recovery 3.0, its password recovery software for Microsoft Excel 97-2007 files.
Microsoft: Black Screen of Death not our fault
After updating, via Windows Update, a number of users experienced black screens. At first Microsoft was blamed for the problem. Further investigation seems to point to a pre-existing malware infection on affected machines.
Over 600 Microsoft Press Titles Now Available on oreilly.com
If you're looking for titles from Microsoft Press, over 600 of them are now available through O'Reilly's website. These books are available as e-books and apps for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the Android Market.
RIM to BlackBerry Admins: Beware New BES Security Flaw
RIM is suggesting that all organizations using BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.1.3 or higher either update their software or disable the PDF distiller component.
Office 2010 Coming in June, But Who Needs It?
Microsoft plans to release Office 2010 in June. In the meantime, their marketing plan is heavy on confusion.
PenOffice 3.3 for Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
PhatWare Corporation announced the launch of PenOffice 3.3 for Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2. The new version offers a number of enhancements and can be used with any pointing input device.
Installation Help for Microsoft Project Server 2010 BETA
MSProjectExperts has released sample chapters for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 and Microsoft Project Server 2010 BETA versions, covering installation and basic configuration, as a free download.
Remote Internet Explorer Debuggers: MyEclipse 8.0
Genuitec, LLC has announced the release of MyEclipse Enterprise Workbench 8.0, built on Eclipse Galileo version 3.5.1, to deliver a debugger for Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6, 7 and 8. MyEclipse 8.0 also supports Eclipse Web Tools Platform (WTP) projects.
The State of Windows 7 Satisfaction
Over 500 Win7 users were queried on their likes and dislikes after a month of using the new OS. Those who had upgraded from Vista were slightly happier than those who'd moved from WinXP but overall, results were positive.
Latest Microsoft Patches Cause Black Screen of Death
BSOD used to stand for "blue screen of death" but the latest round of security patches from Microsoft seemed to have changed the color to black as users have been locked out of their systems.
China warns of mass Internet virus
The Panda worm is back this time with a rootkit included. The new virus has been named Worm_Piloyd.B and is known to target executables and html files.
BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0 SP1 for Exchange, Lotus Domino
The new service pack offers a number of fixes for both Exchange and Domino installations, This article includes some information on the service pack and links to download it.
New article: Email your holiday greeting without losing that personal touch
Great aunt Mildred might want to get a physical card, but these days, email is the way to go. It's becoming more and more accepted. Just because you send out email holiday greetings, that doesn't mean you don't really care. In this article, I'll show you some tricks for looking like you care as much as you really do, even though you're using email instead of dead trees.
Read this OutlookPower article.
Microsoft says cost-cutting CFO to step down
Chris Liddell, Microsoft's cost conscious CFO since 2005, is leaving to pursue other things.
Outlook 2010 Sneak Preview
Starting with some common questions this article looks at some of the new features of the Outlook/Exchange 2010 combination.
Small changes go a long way with IIS 7.5
Internet Information Services (IIS) changes to version 7.5 with Windows Server 2008 R2. While this is regarded as a point release, the product has been modularized allowing extensions to be added more easily.
First Look: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Beta
SharePoint 2010 is looking like a major upgrade to SharePoint 2007, with an improved user interface and better integration with MS Office. This article explores the changes seen in this beta release.
m62 Offers Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
m62 has published an Introductory Tutorial to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. The tutorial highlights some of the differences between this and older versions of the software.
Negative Cashback from Bing Cashback
If you use Microsoft's Bing search engine, you can get cash back on purchases. However. It appears some company websites raise their prices to cover the cost.
Pros and Cons of Windows 7 Security
Over the years Microsoft has gotten a bad reputation for security. This article discusses three things Microsoft got right with Win7 and three things they might want to consider improving for Win8.
I'm InTouch 7.2 Remote Access with Windows 7 Support
01 Communique has released version 7.2 of the I'm InTouch remote access solution with Windows 7 support (32-bit and 64-bit) for both host and remote computers. I'm InTouch is available in a small business or enterprise version.
Windows 8 in 2012?
There was a six-year gap between the release of WinXP and Vista, but only two between Vista and Win7. Now Microsoft is trying to keep up the pace and release Windows 8 by 2012.
Critical Zero-Day Flaw Opens Holes in IE 6 and 7
Both Symantec and Vupen Security have posted alerts about a newly found bug in Internet Explorer 6 and 7. The flaw affects both IE 6 and 7 on fully patched WinXP SP3, and possibly Vista, systems.
IE bug leaks private details from 50 million PDF files
Another bug, affecting all versions of Internet Explorer, has been discovered that could compromise security of PDF documents by exposing their storage location.
New article: Give thanks for the Office 2010 beta. Mmmm. Good.
Are you one of those people who likes to live life on the edge of technology? Do you download every beta and pre-release you can get your hands on, just so you can have bragging rights to be the first on your block with something new? If you're one of those people, this might be for you.
Read this OutlookPower article.
Microsoft Silverlight - now with hidden Windows bias
Silverlight was launched as a cross-platform solution but is now headed for a Windows-only implementation, if the final version holds true to recent previews.
Microsoft Still Chasing the Competition With IE9
Microsoft is promising lots of improvements in Internet Explorer 9. This article takes a look at where IE8, and the proposed IE9, stand in regard to other browsers.
Safe, Effortless, Fast Conversion to Microsoft Outlook
If you need to migrate mail from standard EML, EMLX and MSG formats, such as Outlook Express, Vista Mail, Incredimail, Thunderbird, and The Bat, Outlook Import Wizard v2.1.0 can help you. The wizard converts the messages and any attachments for import to Outlook PST files.
Microsoft denies building security 'backdoor' in Windows 7
The National Security Agency (NSA) was involved in making Win7 more secure. However. According to Microsoft, neither the NSA nor Microsoft installed a security "back door" in the operating system.
ASP.NET 4 Hosting Now Supported Under ASPHostCentral.com Windows 2008 Platform
ASPHostCentral.com has rolled out ASP.NET 4 Hosting and Visual Studio 2010 hosted beta accounts based on the new Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bits platform allowing beta users to create and test websites in a scalable environment.
Pentalogic Reminder for SharePoint, v1.7 Now with Rich Text Editor
Pentalogic Technology's new Reminder for SharePoint v1.7 allows customization of SharePoint alert and Reminder e-mails using rich text formatting.
IE9 Expected To Let Browser Access PC Hardware
It's still early in the development process, but already people are predicting what Internet Explorer 9 will do. One thing being discussed is letting IE address computer hardware directly to speed up web-page rendering.
Microsoft Makes Big Azure Announcements
Microsoft's Ray Ozzie spoke at the PDC 2009, giving greater detail on Azure as Microsoft positions it to be more than just a Windows platform in the cloud.
Microsoft Office 2010: An Intriguing Beta
Office 2010 has entered public beta. This article discusses a number of the new features and enhancements you can expect to see in the final release.
SYWARE, Inc. Announces Visual CE 12.0 Beta Program
SYWARE, Inc. announced an opportunity for developers to get a look at SYWARE's Visual CE 12.0. New features will include a macro debugger, tabs, updatable grids, and synchronization to multiple desktop databases.
Windows 7's dirty secrets revealed
In a 2-hour presentation Mark Russinovich explained changes made to the kernel used by Win7 and Server 2008 R2. Among the changes are virtual DLLs, changes to memory mapping, and more. This article includes a quick recap of what was covered.
5nine Optimizer 1.0 for VMware and Hyper-V Supports Multi-Hypervisor Environments
5nine Software has released 5nine Optimizer 1.0 for Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware vSphere to help customers reduce the cost of multi-hypervisor virtual environments and increase hardware utilization employing advanced trend analysis.
Exchange 2010 Outlook Web App Enhanced and Secured by Messageware
Messageware announced release of its Messageware OWA Suite 2010 for Exchange 2010 to improve the OWA user experience and add security to protect corporate and client information.
Resco MobileForms Toolkit 2010
Resco MobileForms Toolkit 2010 is a set of controls and libraries designed for developers of software solutions for mobile devices using Microsoft Visual Studio. This new edition contains new components, component themes, and many improvements.
Trojans likely to follow Win 7 activation hack
Microsoft has had limited success with its activation process. No sooner do they put out new code than hackers take it apart and find a work-around. There are currently two methods of outwitting the Win7 version with Trojans expected to follow soon.
Windows 7 review: A closer look at this operating system for business
Businesses have different requirements from an operating system than do home users. This interview with Michael Cherry is available as an MP3 or in print form. It may require registration and login to access.
MindTouch Breaks Down Data Silos with Enterprise Dashboards
MindTouch has launched MindTouch Enterprise Dashboards to provide enterprise mash-ups on any MindTouch page. The MindTouch data mash-ups tool allows you to unlock data from ERP, CRM, and MRP systems so people have access to the latest information.
Create Windows 7 Compatible Software Installers with Setup Factory 8.2
Indigo Rose Software has launched Setup Factory 8.2 with support for Microsoft Windows 7 letting software developers build a single software installer program to work on both Windows 7 and legacy operating systems.
Windows 7 Ads: Microsoft Tarts Up the Desktop
Those who claim Microsoft has "copied" the look of Mac's OS X have missed the mark. Microsoft is putting advertising on your desktop in the form of sponsor-paid themes that you can install for yourself.
Windows 7 Flaw Confirmed
Microsoft confirmed the SMB (Server Message Block) problem in Windows 7 late Friday. The company is suggesting a work-around of blocking two TCP ports while they consider creating a patch.
New article: Breaking all the rules on the 32K rules limit
Reader Ralph McNall from AT&T Labs asks how he can get by the 32K rules limit
Read this OutlookPower article.
Dirty, dirty PCs: The X-rated picture guide
Dust bunnies gone berserk. Real mice, though not of the lively variety. Eight-legged, presumably not venomous, visitors. And other dreadful, dirty, PCs are featured in this photo spread.
Windows 7 Inspired By Mac? Here's the Guy Who Said So
Microsofties have been spluttering since Simon Aldous gave his opinion on this. So, who is this guy and where did he get his information? And, does he still have a job?
Modded Xbox 360s Jailbroken With 'Un-Ban' Hack?
Users are again upping the ante on "piracy". Users who had modified their Xbox 360s, only to find themselves locked out, are working on a "fix" for the ban.
First Windows 7 Exploit Appears To Evade SDL Process
The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol in Win7 wasn't included in the patches released Tuesday, leading at least one researcher to question if Microsoft's Secure Development Lifecycle process even exists.
Live Webinar Exploring Microsoft's New Community-Driven Customer Support
Microsoft Office Live's new on-line customer support community will be the subject of an hour-long webinar on November 17. The webinar is expected to be a case study of this on-line customer support operational model.
Microsoft's Bing to Feature Wolfram-Alpha Search Results
Bing is expected to begin using the Wolfram Alpha web service to return answers to queries instead of returning web links.
Microsoft Bans Up to One Million Users From Xbox Live
People who hacked their Xbox 360 consoles to play pirated games are now finding themselves locked out of the service. Microsoft says playing pirated discs violates the "terms of use" on the system and voids the warranty.
Microsoft probing Windows 7 zero day bug
Patch Tuesday did not address a vulnerability in Win7 and Server 2008 R2 which can crash the kernel. Microsoft says it's investigating the bug.
SonaRAMBO For Microsoft Customers
Sonasoft Inc. has announced SonaRAMBO, an integrated replication, archiving, migration and backup suite aimed at small and medium sized businesses.
Microsoft Tries To Censor Bing Vulnerability
The Bing search engine has a cash-back promotion to entice users and merchants. But, there seems to be a problem in the code, making it easy to exploit. So far, Microsoft's response has been to try and silence the user who discovered the potential problem.
MessageSolution Unveils MessageSolution Enterprise Archive 6.0
MessageSolution, Inc. has released MessageSolution Enterprise Archive 6.0 which will be available in multiple editions, including an on-site software edition, a Software as a Service (SaaS), and an OEM Multi-Tenancy SaaS edition for Exchange and email server hosting and data centers.
Missing Features in Windows 7 Starter Will Disgruntle Netbook Buyers
Microsoft has shown some reluctance to support low-end netbooks. The Windows 7 Starter version of the OS lacks many features common in the "full" version of Win7 or even in WinXP and an "upgrade" to the OS will cost you an extra $80.
Microsoft Makes Case for Upgrade to Exchange 2010
Microsoft is trying to tempt companies into upgrading to Exchange 2010 by claiming it will save them money by allowing installation on "cheaper" hardware.
Microsoft U-turns on Exchange Server 2007 support
Sometimes, Microsoft does listen to customers. In this case they've backed off on saying Exchange Server 2007 will not be supported on Windows Server 2008 R2.
Microsoft issues security guidelines for Agile developers
Microsoft's Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) will be updated to include guidelines for using the Agile code-development process.
Microsoft bridges Java and .Net with Teamprise acquisition
Microsoft has announced plans to purchase SourceGear's Teamprise software which allows Java developers build apps using Visual Studio TFS (Team Foundation Server).
New article: Printing notes with contacts in Outlook 2007
Our reader asks how to print notes with contacts in Outlook 2007. We explained how to do this with Outlook 2003, but the instructions from that article don't work in Outlook 2007. Fortunately, intrepid cub reporter Joe Dolittle investigates, and reports a solution.
Read this OutlookPower article.
Windows 7 Sales Up, But is it Really a Hit?
Microsoft has offered, for them, deep discounts to tempt you into buying their new OS. But PCs with WinXP and Vista are still making up a hefty percentage of sales.
Microsoft to address flaws in Windows, Office for Mac
Next week's Patch Tuesday is expected to include fixes for Windows and Office. Affected are: Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft Office components for Excel and Word viewer. The update also affects Microsoft Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac.
Windows 7 Still Vulnerable to Viruses
In what might best be described as a "Duh!" moment, engineers at Sophos found that eight out of ten recent malware programs ran successfully on a new Windows 7 machine.
10 Essential Third Party Security Apps for Windows 7
This slide-show offers a brief look at ten third-party applications to help you secure your new Win7 machine. Some are free, some aren't. Some are well-known, while there are a few you may not know.
Citrix Essentials adds support for Windows Server 2008 R2
Currently in beta, Citrix Essentials 5.5 will include support for the virtualization enhancements in Windows Server 2008 R2. This page includes a like to download Citrix Essentials.
Microsoft Rivals, Trade Groups Want Browser Offer Changed
Microsoft's design for the "Browser Ballot" on Win7 is biased in favor of users installing Internet Explorer according to critics. A trade group and consumer organizations have asked for some changes to the ballot design.
Three-year-old Office Patch Stymies Most Attacks
A recent study indicates malware writers are almost as lazy as MS Office users, over 70 percent of attacks would be blocked if users installed MS06-07 for Word 2000, 2002, and 2003 or MS08-014 for Excel 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007.
A New MSN Homepage
Microsoft has released a beta preview of a new homepage for MSN. While the author of this article seems to like the new look, he includes a list of items he'd like to see improved.
Microsoft Cuts Prices for Cloud-Based Productivity
After losing the contract for services to Los Angeles, CA, Microsoft is cutting the prices it charges for the Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) and some of the individual services.
Microsoft's calls on bug exploits 'worse than coin toss'
If you toss a coin often enough the odds of getting heads or tails work out about even. When Microsoft predicts which bugs in its software will be exploited, it's right only about 27 percent of the time.
Windows 7 Early Adoption Already Outpacing Vista's
It hasn't been two weeks yet and already Windows 7 is installed on 3.6 percent of net-connected computers though some analysts are pointing to the probability of a high number of pirated installations.
Windows 7 64-bit Users Living in a 32-bit World?
WinXP came in 32-bit and 64-bit varieties. Same OS, built to run on different hardware. That was almost 6 years ago. Win7 is also being offered in 32 and 64-bit versions, but applications are still being offered mainly in 32-bit versions.
Microsoft fixes security update that breaks Internet Explorer
Security bulletin MS09-054 addressed memory corruption errors in Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6-8. Once applied, some users had difficulty viewing web pages using a mix of VBScript and JavaScript so Microsoft has issued Microsoft update 976749 to fix the problem.
HP Says Some Windows 7 Printer Drivers Are Coming
The lack of software drivers for Vista was a problem. Now, if you have a Hewlett-Packard printer, you may have the same problem with Win7. HP is working on the problem though they warn that older devices may not be supported.
After one year, Conficker infects 7 million computers
Having lasted for a year, Conficker is ranked as "successful" malware. Many of the 7 million infected machines are thought to be running illegal copies of Windows which are blocked from getting the necessary patches.
10 Essential Windows 7 Downloads
Several of these programs can be downloaded for free, like Microsoft's Security Essentials, others can be purchased for relatively low prices, like WinZip 14 Standard. How essential these programs are depends on how you use your computer.
Microsoft: Vista Infected 62 Percent Less Often Than XP
Using data collected from its free security products, Microsoft claims Vista is far less apt to be infected with malware than WinXP.
DirectX 11 Now Available for Windows Vista
DirectX 11 for Vista and Windows Server 2008 is now available as a "Recommended" update.
Xiant Filer can help you manage you Outlook e-mail
Xiant Filer is an Outlook add-on that works with both Microsoft Outlook 2003 and 2007 and recommends filing options based on your filing habits. You can download a 60-day trial version.
Microsoft breaks Communication Server with patch
Patch Tuesday included a couple of problem patches. A Windows CryptoAPI patch causes Communication Server to crash and an Office update causes Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to give bad scan results. New patches are being released.
Unfinished Windows 7 Feature Turns Laptops Into Wi-Fi Hotspots
Not all the features of Windows 7 were completed before it was released to the public. One of the partially finished items is "Virtual Wi-Fi" which allows you to share your wireless connection with another device.
Microsoft Says Windows 7 Install Workaround Is Legal
Installing Win7 to a clean hard drive is legal, according to Microsoft, under some conditions. Basically, if your PC came with OEM version of Windows, even if you've lost the disks, you can install Win7 legally.
Microsoft Shocked by Offensive "Family Guy" Content
Family Guy has been around since 1999. This should have given Microsoft execs plenty of time to research the show before saying they'd sponsor an episode. So. Why were they so shocked? They are the same company that came up with a series of questionable ads for IE 8.
Is Your Windows 7 Install Illegal?
Microsoft products are a favorite target for illegal copying. But. Microsoft has its own definition of "illegal" which may make your installation of legally purchased software "illegal".
Microsoft Cuts the Crud on New PCs
Junk-ware, those pre-installed programs you didn't ask anyone to install on your new PC but are there anyway, has been lessened for machines offered through Microsoft's new stores.
Six Ways to Botch Your Backups
Many companies don't think much about backups, until something important is lost. This article lists six areas where data loss is deceptively easy to accomplish.
New article: Analysis: Microsoft's plan to open the PST format
The really big news is Microsoft's plan to open up the PST format.
Read this OutlookPower article.
SonaSQL and SonaExchange Price Reduction
Sonasoft Inc. provides integrated and automated solutions for archiving, disaster recovery, and data backup/recovery solutions for the SMB market, has announced a special, price-reduction program for its Sonasoft Backup and Recovery solution through December 31, 2009. The promotion includes 250 mailboxes with SonaExchange.
Windows 7: A Day 7 Scorecard
People have had a few days for a shake-down cruise of Windows 7. What do they think about it now? This article lists 6 areas where people are confronting changes, good and bad.
Don't upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2 until you read this
If you have several Microsoft servers, do you really need to upgrade all of them? In what order should they be upgraded? This article addresses these questions to help you plan for your upgrade.
Microsoft offers free software test tool
Spec Explorer 2010 leverages model based testing techniques and is available for download from the Microsoft DevLabs site.
Quickbooks 2010: The Missing Manual
In this book Bonnie Biafore explains how QuickBooks can handle many of the financial tasks small companies face with features like financial and tax reporting, invoicing, payroll, time and mileage tracking, and online banking.
Microsoft uncorks Outlook, world goes .pst
Microsoft is starting the process of opening Outlook's PST files to third party applications under the company's Open Specification Promise.
Microsoft Pulls Out of Family Guy Special
Microsoft had planned to sponsor a special episode of Family Guy. Apparently the content wasn't quite what they had in mind and Microsoft has withdrawn its sponsorship.
Windows 7: No, It Wasn't Made By You
Contrary to the Win7 marketing campaign, you had nothing to do with creating the new operating system. According to the author of this article, the whole thing was concocted behind closed doors, without user input.
Windows 7 Upgrade Woes Mount: Endless Reboots and Product Key Problems
Questions have been flowing into Microsoft upgrade forums since the release of Win7. It seems a number of people have run into difficulties upgrading from Vista and many aren't happy with the response from Microsoft.
The real cost of Windows 7: $1,930?
As part of their marketing program, Microsoft offers some numbers to prove that moving to their new operating system will save you money. Now Gartner has taken a look at what it really costs to upgrade 2,500 machines in a hypothetical company.
Windows 7 And You: Wait For The Service Pack?
Many large companies let others "beta test" Microsoft's new offerings for them and wait for the first service pack to be released. Should you wait for the first Win7 service pack or jump in now?
Microsoft Blames Windows 7 Upgrade Mess on User Confusion
If you bought a Win7 upgrade, aimed at college students, from Digital River be prepared. Microsoft is blaming "user confusion" for a lot of problems with this upgrade.
Microsoft Windows 7
It's out. In the U.S. an upgrade version costs $120. There are some interesting graphics for wallpaper and, if you have the graphics cards, you get the Aero interface. But. It's still Windows, vector for all kinds of malware.
7 Things You Should Know About Upgrading to Windows 7
Checklists can be ever so useful. If your machine came with WinXP, you probably want to bite the bullet and buy new hardware with Win7 pre-installed.
Five Ways Windows 7 Could Become another Vista
The jury of public opinion didn't go along with the reviewers who praised Vista. The problems of Vista still exist in Win7, Microsoft may have eased the pain but they didn't eliminate it. And then there's that little thing about no upgrade path from WinXP.
Snow Leopard Purring on a PC? New Application Promises Cross-Platform Breakthrough
Apple's OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard both run on the same Intel chips as Windows. Psystar Corp. is trying to blur the line further with their Rebel EFI installation software.
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