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The Simpsons Take on Mapple, and Steve Mobs
In case you missed it, last night’s episode of The Simpons saw Matt Groening’s own brand of satire brought upon the Apple community… um, I mean… Mapple community.
Continue reading...Security For Nuthin’ and Your Anti-Malware for Free
19. November 2008
Microsoft announced that it is going to begin offering a new consumer security product focused on "core anti-malware protection." The product has the code name "Morrow", and it is scheduled for release in the second half of next year.
Continue reading...Lost an Outlook Express Identity password? Here’s how to recover the email
24. September 2008
Recently I had to help out a friend who, for various reasons had two Outlook Express identities on his XP machine. He had recently changed the password to his ‘important' identity and couldn't for the life of him remember what it was. No password, no access, no important emails. That's when I got called. Here's how to recover the mail from an Identity that you can't log in to.
Continue reading...Lifehacker Debunks Common Windows Tweaks
7. August 2008
Lifehacker points out some common optimization myths and the reasons why they don't work, including clearing Windows prefetch data, registry optimization, and memory cleaners.
Continue reading...Inkseine: Note taking++
29. July 2008
If you own a Tablet or UMPC and you're like me, you're constantly looking for new apps that take full advantage of its unique interface and capabilities. Last weekend I came across a killer app in development by the guys over at Microsoft Research.
Continue reading...Microsoft announces next generation Windows OS available February 28, 2009
30. June 2008
REDMOND, Wash., June 30, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that the development of the Microsoft® Windows® Vista® Millennium Edition® Two® (Windows Vista Me 2®) consumer operating system has entered beta release and is set to ship to manufacturing in February of 2009. Windows Vista Me 2 is the latest version of the Microsoft operating [...]
Continue reading...Microsoft is embracing open source- but will the years it will take to make it happen be too late?
21. February 2008
From InfoWorldUpdate: Microsoft makes boldest move yet embracing open source Redmond promises ‘greater transparency’ in business practices and will provide more access to APIs and previously proprietary protocols for Windows and Office By Elizabeth Montalbano, IDG News Service February 21, 2008 In a major turnaround for Microsoft, the company Thursday promised “greater transparency” in its [...]
Continue reading...From InfoWorld: Time to dump Windows?
17. February 2008
Laziness and fear of my own abilities has caused me to remain in a dysfunctional relationship with my computer. After reading the following article, I feel empowered to finally branch free and give my computer a whole new persona that will hopefully enable us to live happily ever after. -Dawn Time to dump Windows? Can [...]
Continue reading...Release notes for Vista SP1 – or things that will break your computer
5. February 2008
Here are the full release notes direct from the horses mouth. Read carefully because things like using multiple monitors while upgrading to SP1 can bork your system. These release notes address late-breaking issues related to this release candidate of Windows Vista® Service Pack 1 (SP1), along with instructions for working around them. Unless otherwise specified, [...]
Continue reading...Microsoft driving the PC game industry forward, one pothole at a time
10. January 2008
Microsoft announced a bevy of new games coming down the line for the PC in 2008, as well as some new info announced at CES this year. Microsoft announced the addition of nine new Games for Windows-branded titles joining the portfolio from renowned publishers Atari Inc., Capcom, Eidos Interactive, LucasArts, Microsoft Game Studios, SEGA and [...]
Continue reading...Retroactive embarrassment – the MS-DOS Rap
5. January 2008
Whenever big companies that seem to have no grasp on current popular culture try to emulate current popular culture for the sake of selling products, well that gives us all a chance to feel acutely embarrassed for them. They hire marketing firms, spend real dollars and try to reach the newest generation of ‘hip’ and [...]
Continue reading...Office 2007 is a nightmare?
17. December 2007
I had to grab a shot of this, from my own site no less. Apparently the keyword ‘nightmare’ is linked to 2007 Microsoft Office System. Go figure. Technorati Tags: microsoft, office 2007, nightmare Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...Would you give up your privacy for a free copy of Vista?
13. December 2007
Yesterday we ran an article about Microsoft’s plan to give away free software (up to and including Vista Ultimate) in exchange for pretty much total access to your computer using habits over three months. Today there is a poll up and perhaps not surprisingly slightly over half the participants would gladly hand over their privacy [...]
Continue reading...Want a free copy of Vista from MS? All you got to do is let them spy on you for a few months.
11. December 2007
Microsoft has a program where, if you’re an XP or Vista user, you can sign up, answer some survey questions and let them track your every move via installed software for three months. Then they’ll send you some software. If you are a Windows Vista or Windows XP user and decide to join and participate in both [...]
Continue reading...StreamMyGame launches Game Streaming – Broadband, Linux and PS3 to follow
26. October 2007
StreamMyGame.com is set to revolutionise the gaming industry. This free to join website provides its members with a free plugin that converts computer games into IPTV channels called Game Streams. StreamMyGame enables games to be played remotely by converting a game’s video and audio into a Game Stream and sending it over a home network [...]
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1. December 2008
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