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Windows Media Player release skips a beat

Windows Media Player release skips a beatwhat 'urge'?Do you feel the 'urge' to download the latest M$ spyware....No!I think only Ballmer has this 'urge'!More Delays?[pre]I'm thinking that Microsoft should start sticking to release dates. As a student, I can't tell the professor, "Sorry, I wanted the program to be excellent...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Media players, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Windows Media, Microsoft Windows Media Player, media player, beat, Microsoft Zune, WMP 11, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2006-10-25

Windows Media Player 11 an iTunes contender?

Windows Media Player 11 an iTunes contender?Whatever happened to external links?I want to see screenshots and details of this thing, I don't want to be reading five vaguely related articles from the same publisher. I want to know what it looks like and I want to know whether it'll fetch...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Game players, Microsoft Windows, iTunes contender, Microsoft Windows Media Player, WMP 11, Microsoft Corp., Apple iTunes, Windows Media

Discussion threads 2006-05-15

Windows Media Player 11

Editor's note: A picture's worth a thousand words. For a closer look at Windows Media Player 11 and Urge, check out our slide show.Windows Media Player WMP 11--which debuted at CES earlier this year and features a visually appealing interface, as well as impressive features and performance--is Microsoft's best jukebox...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Windows Media, WMP 11, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Media Player, jukebox, Microsoft Corp., Windows Media Player 11

Product reviews 2006-05-15

Additional Resources

Samsung P2570HD

Great AlternativeFirst Impression on the p2570HD:The great: Samsung?s SyncMaster P2570HD offers plenty of inputs, a descent HDTV monitor, basic speakers, and a remote control with all necessary features. Also, great style and very good performance are included in a panel less than 2? deep.The bad: No VGA cable, no...

Tags: Monitors & displays, TVs, TV & Home Theater, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., monitor, TV

Discussion threads 2009-09-27

Simplify Media 2.5 build 1433 (Windows)

Enjoy music and photos from home while at work or school. Explore friends' music and their photo colleactions while they are online. Just sign in, invite your colleagues and friends and start sharing your favorite songs. Simplify Media works with iTunes Winamp and WMP 11 ,and it's simple, safe and...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Simplify Media

Software downloads 2009-08-18

21. More user data in default backup sets (21 changes to look for in the Windows 7 Release Candidate)

21. More user data in default backup sets (21 changes to look for in the Windows 7 Release Candidate)I prefer the Vista-style background and icons.But hey! Windows 7 is nice!What I do miss, though, is the classy look of Windows Media Player 11 that I did not get with Windows...

Tags: Backups, period key, Microsoft Windows 7, default backup set, Windows 7 Release Candidate, backup set, release candidate, user data, backup, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-03-10

Google Chrome...bundled with RealPlayer?!

Google Chrome...bundled with RealPlayer?!Is this a good move?I haven't yet come up with any reason to install Chrome on my system, as we already have a plethora of browser choices, and I tend to classify Google's other software as crapware. I do wonder about aligning with a software company...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, RealNetworks RealPlayer, Chrome, Google Inc., RealPlayer?, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-03-05

Of course the Mac mini is relevant!

Of course the Mac mini is relevant!AskingCan it Run WIndows XP or Vista via Dual boot? Might make an interesting media center capable of playing all my Windows media files. WMV and WMAIt's a poor buy.The only reasons to buy one is:1. You want to run OS X...

Tags: Desktops, Servers, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Macintosh, server, mini

Discussion threads 2009-03-03

WMP 12 toxic to certain MP3 files

WMP 12 toxic to certain MP3 filesIrony isthat even from your genuine sources you can't be sure it isn't compromised either! [url=http://www.securityfocus.com/news/480]Oops #1![/url][url=http://www.dgl.com/dglinfo/1996/dg961023.html]Oops #2![/url][url=http://www.theregister.co.uk/2001/04/25/microsoft_security_fixes_infected/]Oops #3![/url]3 strikes you're out! LOL so much for "genuine". More like genuine hassle to run Windows! ]:)Re: What do I think:Foolish to use it as the...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, WMP, WMP 12, beta

Discussion threads 2009-01-05

Microsoft pours cold water on WMP flaw warning

Microsoft is pouring cold water on public reports of a serious code execution vulnerability in the newest versions of its Windows Media Player software. Following the release of proof-of-concept code alongside a claim that the bug can be remotely exploitable to launch arbitrary code, a Microsoft...

Tags: Flaw, Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Media Player, Gaffie, Media Players, Digital Music, Microsoft Windows, Digital Media, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-12-29

Thanks Microsoft, I will now subscribe to the Zune Pass

Thanks Microsoft, I will now subscribe to the Zune PassNow this is getting interesting!!Microsoft is really laser focused on consumer demands recently. Where was this focus just 2 years ago. My compliments MS!RE: Thanks Microsoft, I will now subscribe to the Zune PassWow Nice. I already subscribe just auto updating...

Tags: Microsoft Zune, Thanks Microsoft, Zune Pass

Discussion threads 2008-11-20

Windows 7 pre-beta build: What's inside

Windows 7 pre-beta build: What's insideMore info about Sensors?I saw this function in the earlier builds and wondered if any more news had come about from them.From past projects and their fates, I have bad vibes about Device Stage. Not that Playsforsure, for example, had any part in that..... ;)This...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, new hardware

Discussion threads 2008-10-26

MS Patch Tuesday: 8 critical security holes patched

Microsoft shipped four high-priority security bulletins today with patches for at least eight code execution vulnerabilities affecting millions of Windows computer users. The September Patch Tuesday updates, all rated "critical," correct security flaws in the Windows Media Player, the Windows Media Encoder, Microsoft Office and the Microsoft...

Tags: Windows Media, Attacker, Microsoft Office, Vulnerability, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, Microsoft Corp., Windows Media Encoder Bulletin, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-09-09

Is Microsoft is putting Windows 7 on a diet?

Is Microsoft is putting Windows 7 on a diet?How did we not see this?This is brilliant on Microsoft's behalf. They do get rid of the anti-trust sentiments at least the plausible ones and still have their share in the market.Now, don't misunderstand me. It's going to take a lot more...

Tags: Operating systems, SECURITY, iTune, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, diet, Microsoft Windows 7, antitrust

Discussion threads 2008-09-04

Critical WMP, MS Office bugs on Patch Tuesday swat list

Microsoft today announced plans to ship four security bulletins next Tuesday (September 9, 2008) to cover worm holes affecting Windows users. All four bulletins in September's Patch Tuesday will be rated "critical," Microsoft's highest severity rating.  A "critical" rating is used to rate a vulnerability that can...

Tags: Windows Media, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-09-04

Content Protection madness on Vista

[UPDATE: For more on this issue, check out this post.] I'm a firm believer in the idea that if you pay for hardware, you should be able to make full use of it. However, DRM and content protection mechanisms are increasingly making this difficult for people. ...

Tags: Screen, Microsoft Windows Vista, Cintiq, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital Rights Management (DRM), Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Security, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-05-14

Does any open source media player stand a chance?

Does any open source media player stand a chance?Does any proprietory media player stand a chance?Welcome to the knowledge economy.Pssst - Govt and Penelope and Rupert, make us outlaws for out-inventing you ;-)Gnash is still very imperfectI don't recommend using Gnash on your daily production computer. It's still much too...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, open-source media player, open source

Discussion threads 2008-04-22

Windows Home Server 'Vail' to get more entertainment hooks

Windows Home Server 'Vail' to get more entertainment hooksReliability has to be the first priorityI attended an evening session on WHS and as one of my friends who attended put it: it's not Windows Home Server, it's Windows Home Backup. Then he amended that to Windows Small Business Backup, because...

Tags: Backups, server, entertainment, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Microsoft Windows, WHS Server, backup

Discussion threads 2008-02-25

StopBadware.org: RealPlayer 10.5, 11 is badware

StopBadware.org: RealPlayer 10.5, 11 is badwareRealplayerI don't believe that RealPlayer is badware or malware or any such thing. I have used just about every anti-virus and every anti-spyware software. None of them every mentioned anything about RealPlayer being harmful. I use it mostly everyday too, I use version 11, it...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, RealNetworks RealPlayer, RealPlayer 10.5, Stopbadware.org

Discussion threads 2008-02-01

Don't dawdle on Microsoft latest batch of patches

Don't dawdle on Microsoft latest batch of patchesI may have my gripes, but MS does keep up on security patches.I'll give them credit for that.After a recent patch killed the connection between......my PC and my MP3 player, I'll take my time with any "patch" M$ sends...... Including blacklisting any other...

Tags: Patches, SECURITY, Operating systems, patch, patch management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-01-17