Windows 7: Federated Search
In part one of our overview of Windows 7, we look into Federated Search: Windows Vista included the enhanced desktop search feature which helps users to readily locate files, e-mail messages, and other items on their PC . With the release of Windows Search 4.0, the performance of the search... Read on »
Update: "Vista Capable" trial
The ongoing "Vista Capable" class-action lawsuit against Microsoft took an interesting turn the other day when an expert witness for the plaintiffs claimed that the Redmond company made more than $1.5 billion through their "Vista Capable" marketing campaign. The origins of the trial itself are to be found in the... Read on »
Major Nelson releases top Xbox 360 games for 2008
Major Nelson has released a list of 20 games for 2008, in three different categories, Xbox 360 Top Live titles, top Arcade titles, and top Original Xbox titles. The numbers are based on unique users connecting to Xbox Live or full version of arcade games purchased. Xbox 360 Top Live... Read on »
Windows 7: Measuring the "superbar"
One of the new things that anyone would notice immediately in Windows 7 is the new Taskbar. Microsoft internally calls it 'Superbar'.... Read on »
Warning: Windows 7 beta could corrupt your MP3s
Several reports from users testing the latest leaked build of Windows 7 indicate a potential data corruption issue using Microsoft's Windows Media... Read on »
Windows 7 Beta 1 Vs Windows Vista Vs Windows XP
After Windows 7 beta 1 leaked, many bloggers caught hold of it very soon and started testing/using Windows 7. We saw Ed Bott from ZDnet reporting about the changes in the Windows 7 beta 1 license agreement. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes from ZDnet has benchmarked Windows 7 with its predecessors Windows Vista... Read on »
Microsoft: We can Fix that for you
Microsoft Windows operating systems like Windows XP and Windows Vista provide troubleshooting options for errors that occur in your PC and sometimes provide a link which can have a solution for that error. But finding a proper fix has always been a difficult task for many. Sometimes we may think... Read on »
World's largest software counterfeiters jailed in China
The ringleaders of what Microsoft have described as "the world's largest software counterfeiting syndicate" have been jailed by the Futian People's Court in Shenzhen, China. Sentences of up to six and a half years were handed to the 11 software pirates, some of the longest sentences ever given in China... Read on »
Microsoft Virtual Earth gets a 48TB update
Over than past few months, the Microsoft Virtual Earth team has been preparing the service for one of it's biggest updates since the release. What's the definition of "one of it's biggest"? Well it's over 48TB of new and improved imagery. Chris Pendleton, Virtual Earth technical evangelist at Microsoft, announced... Read on »
30GB Zunes failing due to software glitch (updated)
Microsoft has posted a solution to the problem... unplug the Zune and let the battery drain out, wait until noon, GMT, on Jan 1, 2009, then plug it back in. Once the battery has sufficient power, the player should start normally. According to hundreds of reports from users worldwide, 30GB... Read on »
Support for IE8 pre-released versions extended
The IE8 beta 2 support page has been updated again and the support for IE8 pre-released versions has now been bumped to until March 31st, 2009. This could indicate that the final product may be released during April. Dean Hachamovitch, General Manager, Internet Explorer had officially announced earlier that there... Read on »
Microsoft planning for pay-per-use PC model
A recently filed Microsoft Patent shows that Microsoft is planning for a pay-per-use PC model. The patent is titled as Metered Pay-As-You-Go Computing Experience. The current business model requires users to purchase a PC that is suited for various needs which can vary from simple word processing or web browsing... Read on »
Surprises in the Windows 7 license agreement
Over the weekend, many Windows 7 lovers have been busy looking into the wild and Ed Bott, ZDNet blogger, was not an exception. Bott has found some interesting information in the Windows 7 license agreement(EULA). Bott reports that the EULA ends with an revision ID - EULAID:Win7_B.1_PRO_NRL_en-US which confirms that... Read on »
Windows 7 Beta 1 build 7000 leaks
Reports surfacing on various Chinese and Russian forums today indicate that Windows 7 beta 1 (build 7000) has leaked to torrent. Neowin members have posted screenshots of the beta and we can confirm the 7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD version is legitimate. Microsoft is expected to announce the availability of Windows 7 beta 1... Read on »
Live Search for iPhone
Microsoft Live Labs recently announced Seadragon for iPhone which indicated Microsoft's interest with the iPhone. Microsoft's Live Search team has now joined that list and has released Live Search for iPhone, though the announcement was made in the MacRumor's forum last week unlike the official announcement of Seadragon. Live Search... Read on »
Is Windows 7 the Linux-netbook killer?
When it comes to PCs and laptops, Microsoft had little to fear with Linux as much as it does the Mac. But now the new threat to Windows comes in the form of 'netbooks' - lightweight, low-cost laptops that typically use Intel's low-powered Atom processor and don't come with substantial... Read on »
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