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Microsoft outlines Vista desktop search changes

Microsoft outlines Vista desktop search changesvaitaTHEY NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE BATTERY LIFE IT SUCKS I CAN ONLY RUN 1 HOUR OR LESS ON MY BATTERY I FEEL THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSRE: Microsoft outlines Vista desktop search changesThey need to not remove any features that currently exist. ...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), SEARCH, Vista desktop search, Vista Desktop, desktop search, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-09-12

Whatever happened to that Vista Desktop Optimization Pack?

Whatever happened to that Vista Desktop Optimization Pack?Weeeeeeelll.......It does take time to weave new code into the ball of SPP, WGA, DRM, WEP, IE, and Vista code that won't bring the system to it's knees.And don't forget! Gotta watch out for those pesky bugs, too.

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Vista Desktop Optimization Pack, Vista Desktop, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-04-04

Additional Resources

Students and the browser war

Note: I just want to quickly apologise for the lack of posts recently; moved into a new house and broadband won't be set up for a while, so had to resort to dial-up which is proving troublesome. I'll do my best, considering this is essentially my income,...

Tags: Web, Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web Browser, Firefox Library, Web Browsers, Internet, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-07-06

Beautiful Earth Wallpaper and Screensaver Desktop (exe)

See the Earth from the space on your desktop wallpaper and screen saver. You can see which parts of the Earth are enjoying the sun light. And in night areas you can see the city lights. With real time clouds and time zones. Version 6.2.2 may include unspecified updates, enhancements,...

Tags: Earth, Screensaver, GimmeGoody, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-07-04

Hard Disk Drive Data Recovery (exe)

Recover retrieve formatted fat 32 16 file system files folders corrupted logically damaged bad sector hard disk drive windows XP 2003 2000 me repair deleted master boot record MBR dos boot record DBR root directory software supports crashed IDE EIDE ATA SATA SCSI laptop desktop pc undelete unformat backup overwritten...

Tags: Hard Drive, Data Recovery, Data Recovery Software, Storage Management, Databases, Storage, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2008-07-04

Weather Desktop Wallpaper and Screensaver (exe)

Current weather conditions on your desktop wallpaper and screen saver. Other features: Graphical view of current weather conditions for cities around the world on a beautiful map of Earth. Weather forecasts for up to seven days for US cities. Time Zones. It is also possible to use your own pictures...

Tags: Desktop, Desktop Wallpaper, Screensaver, Weather, GimmeGoody

Software downloads 2008-07-04

HP Pavilion dv6915nr

We've long been fans of HP's Pavilion line of laptops, which combine an attractive design with media-friendly features at a fair price. By those criteria the Pavilion dv6915nr, a configuration available only in retail stores, is a no exception. It features the familiar glossy black case, light-touch media controls, and...

Tags: Desktops, HP Pavilion, dv6915nr, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Product reviews 2008-07-03

Dell 1525-122B

Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.As middle-of-the-road as a laptop gets, Dell's Inspiron 1525 is an excellent go-to choice for basic computing, especially if you take the time to configure a...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo, laptop computer

Product reviews 2008-07-03

Dell 1420-123B

Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.We were very fond of Dell's 14-inch Inspiron 1420 laptop when Dell launched it in the spring of 2007, as we find that 14-inch models offer...

Tags: Notebooks, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Inspiron, laptop computer

Product reviews 2008-07-03

Say it ain't so AVG, say it ain't so: AVG LinkScanner = Badware?

Say it ain't so AVG, say it ain't so: AVG LinkScanner = Badware?AVG Freeware Ain't So Free After All...Man, am I shocked that AVG is doing this. Of course I don't use the product but have made recommendations in the past to folks who could not afford to purchase good...

Tags: Scanners, Web browsers, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Badware, server log, AVG, AVG LinkScanner

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update update

Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update updateStill got it wrong?!?!What part of "check for updates but let me decide" do they not understand???If the people at MS are feeling so benevolentwhy not have the programmers pop up a box when the update occurs, sort of hand holding for the wary.If...

Tags: Operating systems, Opting-Out, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, proper warning

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

On deck from MS: Four 'important' patches but nothing for IE

On deck from MS: Four 'important' patches but nothing for IEAm I correct that uninstalling Safari mitigates the problem?I realize it isn't a fix but am I correct in believing that for the time being, removing Safari effectively closes off the only known attack vector that can utilize this vulnerability?...

Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, patch management, flaw, Apple Safari, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

On deck from MS: Four 'important' patches but nothing for IE

Next Tuesday, Microsoft plans to ship four security updates for multiple flaws affecting Windows, Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Exchange Server but the absence of fixes for publicly known Internet Explorer issues is causing raised eyebrows among security professionals. According to the company's advance notice for July's...

Tags: Patch Management, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Flaw, Web Browsers, Microsoft Windows, Security, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-07-03

Getaway day: How to secure your laptop for holiday travel

Getaway day: How to secure your laptop for holiday travelNot for Vista Home Premium!Why not tell people that this does NOT WORK encryption radio button grayed out in Vista Home Premium - only suckers who paid for M$ for the Ultimate or business/enterprise editions!RE: Getaway day: How to secure your...

Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), laptop computer, holiday travel, TrueCrypt, Getaway day, Getaway

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update update

For years, Microsoft has occasionally updated its Windows Update client software automatically on systems that are configured to check for updates. This has been true even when Windows Update is set to simply check for (and optionally, download) updates but not to install them. That decision led...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Update, Update, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2008-07-03

WordPress, Gears, and the converging browser/desktop

WordPress, Gears, and the converging browser/desktopGears is good, but, we still need support for a better compiled languagelike a special sand-boxed version of Java. Without Java or similar, we can NOT do things like import complex file types or do a lot of the things that we need for full...

Tags: Mainframes, cloud computing, Web browsers, mainframe, Web application, desktop, Wordpress, Web browser

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Use Google Talk on your iPhone/Touch

Google just released a new version of Google Talk that works on the iPhone and iPod Touch. It's pretty nice looking, and it works well to boot. To use the new application, point your Safari browser to www.google.com/talk. You might want to put a bookmark on your...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Talk, Apple Safari, Web Browsers, Internet, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2008-07-03

Getaway day: How to secure your laptop for holiday travel

It's getaway day and as we prepare to hit the road, trudge through airport security and snag that car rental, spare a thought for the valuable data that travels with you on that trusty old laptop. According to a recent study by the Ponemon Institute, more than...

Tags: Laptop Computer, Richard Stiennon, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-07-03

Seven Tech ways to make America better this July 4

Seven Tech ways to make America better this July 4Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.Get the environazi boot of our neck.Build more refineries.Reduce government regulations.Eliminate the Endangered Species Act.Build more dams for flood control.Build more highways to relieve traffic congestion.Relax nuclear power plant requirements to build more reactors.Your mindset is...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Strategy, Telecom & Utilities, vision, computer

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

DJ your Independence Day party with your Mac

DJ your Independence Day party with your MacMake sure you install Windows on that MacAfter all, none of what you've written requires OS X and Windows has the advantage of being able to play every codec that OS X can play [b]plus[/b] all the Windows only codecs. Hey, this is...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Sirius

Discussion threads 2008-07-03