Author Archive for Robert

Microsoft Office 2010 RC Leaked

Microsoft’s Office 2010 RC has been leaked to various torrent sites (brings back memories of the constant postings of new Windows 7 leaks) after being circulated via Microsoft Connect on February 4th to select members of the Technology Adoption Program (TAP). This is a newer build (14.0.4734.1000) than the other recent leak of MS Office [...]

Firefox 4.0 Concept Videos Appear

In a recent blog post by Stephen Horlander, a new interface for Firefox 4.0 was shown in two concept videos that match the Ribbon style present in Windows 7. The next major overhaul of the popular browser will include a new UI developed to match the interface of the operating system that it runs on, [...]

Microsoft Denies IIS Flaw

In August, Microsoft began an investigation into IIS (Internet Information Services) after claims of a vulnerability involving the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) in IIS version 6. At the time, the Redmond giant reported that they were not yet aware of any existing attacks exploiting the flaw; however, code was posted on Milw0rm the 31st of [...]

Windows 7 Power Plan Assistant

The Power Plan Assistant for Windows 7 is a small application designed to help the user switch between any power plans available on the PC, including custom plans and all three built-in plans (including “High Performance” which is hidden on the standard system icon) while also adding entirely new capabilities, such as instantly turning off [...]

Google Chrome OS: The Next Digital Revolution

With the advent of Windows 7, many users have been scrambling to compare the OS to Apple’s leading product, OS X Snow Leopard. However, in the midst of the competition concerning the two products, Google’s new Chrome OS has been relatively ignored. Even so, this new player in the market may very well follow the [...]

Support Ends In July For XP SP2 and Win2K

Extended Support for Windows XP SP2, Windows 2000, and Windows 2000 Server will finally end on July 13, 2010. After this day, Microsoft will no longer provide individual support or security updates for any of the three operating systems, and there will be no more service packs released for Windows 2000. Users running XP who [...]

Microsoft Office 2010 Official Packaging Leaked

CentrumXP has revealed what is supposedly the official packaging for Office 2010. Although all leaks must be taken with some degree of uncertainty, CentrumXP was the first to leak the correct Windows 7 packaging, so this is most likely the genuine deal.

Since its release, the Office 2010 Beta has been in high demand, with over [...]

Microsoft Security Essentials: Hype or Reality?

Released today, Microsoft Security Essentials is a product that advertises itself as a free solution for “Virus, Spyware, And Malware Protection” by our favorite Corporate Giant, Microsoft. The product is the result of a recent push by Microsoft to force OEMs to offer free, non-expiring programs for fighting malicious software. Available for Windows XP (x86), [...]

No Restrictions For Netbooks

It was recently revealed that Microsoft will not force OEMs and ODMs to install only Windows 7 Starter on netbooks, instead opting to allow them to choose which version of Windows 7 to install. The Redmond giant also confirmed that the three application limit has been removed.
OEMs and ODMs have the choice to install any [...]

Windows and Mac OS – Held Back By Marketshare?

Although it’s impossible to estimate the market share of GNU/Linux, lately it seems that the very element that makes Windows and Mac OS “successful,” the marketshare that each OS (operating system) commands, is actually the main restricting factor in the development of these two OSes.
Earlier this month, Mike Halsey revealed an interesting point: Snow Leopard [...]

Get Windows 7 For 50% Off

OEM copies of Windows 7 have recently appeared on Newegg, and they are priced at roughly 50% of the cost for their retail counterparts from Microsoft.
Of course, these OEM copies are subject to the same issues that plagues virtually all OEM products: poor packaging, support, and instructions. However, for a technical user that just needs [...]

First Windows 7 Update In The Wild

Microsoft has released their first Windows 7 update, and interestingly enough, it improves Windows 7 compatibility with certain popular programs. The update helps to resolve issues with some legacy applications, such as problems during installation, interaction, instability, and World War 3. It hit Windows Update this week, but if you haven’t seen it already, it’s [...]

Windows 7 Advertisements On A Roll

Microsoft started their “Good News” marketing campaign for Windows 7 and similar products not long ago, and advertisements are slowly propagating for the October 22nd release. Just three days ago, Microsoft unveiled five ads targeted at consumers for various popular Microsoft products (Windows Live Movie Maker, Windows Media Center, Windows 7, Aero Shake, and Personalization [...]

Microsoft: Stealing Apple Store Employees?

Not only is Microsoft taking some cues from Apple for its retail stores, but it’s also trying to poach store managers, with the promise of higher pay (according to The Loop). Microsoft is even offering to pay for the moving expenses if required, and the software giant also wants top sales agents, informing “moved” managers [...]

Microsoft Security Essentials Final On The Way

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is an anti-malware product that works via the cloud, a successor to OneCare, and contains quite a bit of promise. The beta versions had a strong ability to detect and remove malware, and as the product grows, its strength will only increase as more and more users automatically submit telemetry to [...]

How to Add a Windows 7 VHD to Vista

Here comes my fourth (and probably last) article concerning VHDs in Windows 7 (if you’ve missed them, take a look at my latest guides on How To Install Windows 7 to a VHD (the normal way), How to Attach/Detach VHDs, and How to Create and Configure a VHD).
This is a slightly complicated process and you [...]