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Weekend Gadget Guidance: Avoid accidental copies in Windows: Weekend Gadget Guidance: Avoid accidental copies in WindowsNewsletter Help...Here's a godsend for all you newsletter creators and content producers! Now you can blast through your writer's block and keep the relevant and informative articles coming on any subject with this instant wiz. High quality articles Guaranteed! @ https://paydotcom.com/r/9912/sabre23/18048921/; Tags: Corporate communications, Gadget Guidance, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-05-10
Why do Macs need so much fixing?: Why do Macs need so much fixing?My point exactly (nt)(nt)I guess we're both the luckiest people in the world.All of my systems (Windows, OS X, Linux, and Solaris) work fine. No muss, no fuss, no problems. It's good to be me.Come come nowRoss2000: [i]Am I the luckiest guy in the...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Macs need, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Weekend Gadget Guidance: Avoid accidental copies in Windows: Ever use Ctrl+click to select files, make one wrong click and end up with a load of duplicate files on your screen? For power users like you and me, it happens all the time. Today's batch of guidance aims to fix that. The problem,...; Tags: Pixel, File, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Microsoft appeals $1.4 billion EU fine: On May 9, Microsoft asked a European court to overturn a $1.4 billion fine imposed by the European Commission for Microsoft's alleged failure to comply with an antitrust ruling against the company. The fine (originally tallied at about $1.3 billion) -- on top of the $1.2 billion...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Corporate Law, Operating Systems, Sales Force Management, Servers, Software, Business Operations, Sales, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Minimizing XP SP3 woes - UPDATED: I'm getting sporadic reports of Windows XP users having problems installing XP SP3 on some systems. Here are some tips to help make the install process a little smoother. Disable AV software It seems that some antivirus (AV) software causes the SP3 install to hang, while...; Tags: Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., AV, Service Pack 3 Setup, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-09

Troubleshoot and resolve Windows Vista problems: Tracking down the cause of problems with Windows Vista requires systematic troubleshooting, but at least you can take advantage of some new diagnostic tools. This sample chapter from Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed, 2nd Edition describes these tools (the Windows Diagnostic Infrastructure) and then looks at how to get your system...; Tags: Sams Publishing, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software; Book chapters 2008-05-09
SSS DJ (exe): SSSDJ is an Intelligent Audio player with automatic Fade-in and Fade-out controls. There are 9000+ racks to store your favorite selections. It has 81 independent players. It supports mp3 and wave files. You can create and schedule playlists. A simple and attractive screen display, and with facility to play files...; Tags: Radio Station, Radio, SSS Labs, SSSDJ, Advertising & Promotion, Microsoft Windows, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Devicescape for Windows Mobile: Devicescape for Windows Mobile enables your smartphone or PDA to automatically connect to Wi-Fi hotspots and home networks without having to start your browser, enter usernames and passwords, or configure security settings. Just power on your device and you'll be surfing the Internet or downloading e-mail in mere seconds. Support...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Network, Notebook Computer, Devicescape Software, Wireless LANs, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Operating Systems, Networking, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Data Portability: The Microsoft angle: MySpace unveiled on May 8 yet another industry initiative to allow users and developers to share their social-networking data -- a goal Microsoft also has in its sights. The first partners announcing their participation in MySpace's Data Portability initiative include Yahoo, eBay, Photobucket (also owned by News...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., MySpace, Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Management, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Microsoft previews three critical bulletins; two for Office: Microsoft on Thursday previewed three critical bulletins for Microsoft Office and Windows and a moderate denial of service vulnerability for the company's security software. According to Microsoft's advance notification, the software giant will address the following in its Patch Tuesday update May 13: A...; Tags: Denial Of Service, Microsoft Corp., Bulletin, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Office Suites, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Samba 3.2 reflects open source project's ambivalence toward Microsoft: Samba's forthcoming version 3.2 release capitalizes on Microsoft's interoperability commitments while also guarding against patent covenants that threaten the GPL. Samba 3.2, which is expected to be released in roughly one month's time, offers improved integration with the Active Directory in Windows Server 2003 and recently released...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Jeremy Allison, Samba, Microsoft Corp., Samba 3.2, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Open Source, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2008-05-08
An idea about teaching Linux to the MCSE community: An idea about teaching Linux to the MCSE communityIt's not about shellsIt's about where things are and what they're called.Remember we can have the scripts configure gnome to look like windows and pop up wintel like menus too.Put the cart before the horse.You'll need to get them all into the...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Unix, server, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
News to know: AMD; Oil and telecommuting; Verizon's EV-DO modem; Linux: Notable headlines: Jason O'Grady: Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem Gallery (right). Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft Live Mesh to get more competition -- from Sun News.com: AMD revises server road map Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: How long can AMD...; Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Oil, Telecommuting, Sun Microsystems Inc., EVDO, Verizon Communications Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Linux, Modems, WiMAX, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Federal Government, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Wireless, Government, Processors, Semiconductors; Blog posts 2008-05-08
OpenMedSpel (zip): OpenMedSpel includes over 40,000 medical spelling words that can be added to your OpenOffice.org spelling dictionary on you Windows computer. OpenMedSpel includes terms ranging from abdominis to zygomatic, which allows you to concentrate on your work instead of looking up words that are not in the basic spelling dictionary. This...; Tags: Dictionary, e-MedTools, OpenMedSpel, OpenOffice, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Office Suites, Software, Operating Systems; Software downloads 2008-05-08
Xippee Windows All-in-one Installer (jar): Xippee Windows All-in-one Installer is a free Xippee browser plugin works on all of your favorite search engines (Google, Yahoo, MSN), with versions for Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Opera. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Bunn Technologies, Microsoft Windows, Web Browsers, Operating Systems, Software, Internet; Software downloads 2008-05-08
KnowHowDB Free Edition (exe): KnowHowDB is a Windows-based software that lets you quickly and easily find both private and company information, at any time. You can store your data however you choose - no matter whether its structured or not, this intelligent database will find the information you need in a flash. This version...; Tags: Information, Incite GmbH, KnowHowDB, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Storage, Databases, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Data Management; Software downloads 2008-05-08
The Lock (zip): Provides user audit, access, Internet and system security for any computer running Windows 2000, 2003, XP, and Vista. User security is group based and Meets requirements outlined in NISPOM, Chapter 8, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPPA. Stand-alone, or multi-system network use. Restrict access to file system, including removable media...; Tags: CrashCourse Software, User Security, Sarbanes-Oxley, Regulatory Compliance, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Printers, Microsoft Windows 2000, Regulations, Government, Financial Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Peripherals; Software downloads 2008-05-08
D-Link (finally) releases the DSM-750 media extender: It's been a very long time coming--D-Link first unveiled the MediaLounge DSM-750 at CES in January 2007--but the company announced today that it is finally shipping the media extender. The $329.99 DSM-750 is a Windows Media Center Extender that enables you to stream...; Tags: D-Link Systems, Windows Media, PC, Video, Microsoft Windows Media Center, MediaLounge DSM-750, Media Streamer, Microsoft Windows, Home Networking, Corporate Communications, Digital Media, TVs, Operating Systems, Software, Networking, Personal Technology, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Home Entertainment, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-05-07
Proof that Linux is for geeks with too much time on their hands!: Proof that Linux is for geeks with too much time on their hands!No LVM stuff required for WindowsAlso, all you need to do for windows is mount the image destination (could be a local USB drive) and run "partimage". The GUI does the rest.For restores, just do "partimage" and path...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Acronis, LINUX IS, GUI, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
SAP: Security keeps it off Symbian, Windows Mobile, iPhone for now: SAP: Security keeps it off Symbian, Windows Mobile, iPhone for nowWTF is SAPC'mon with acronym overload on max, how hard would it have been to explain who or what SAP is?RE: SAP: Security keeps it off Symbian, Windows Mobile, iPhone for nowAbsolutely, all acronyms should be defined the first time...; Tags: Operating systems, Handhelds, Advertising & Promotion, Right Now IT, SAP AG, Symbian Inc., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Apple iPhone, WTF, mobile, Microsoft Windows, security; Discussion threads 2008-05-07