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Evolution of the taskbar in Windows 7
2008-05-29 10:20:00
Some of you with a sharp eye might have noticed something very interesting on-screen during the Windows 7 multi-touch demonstration at the D6 conference yesterday. If you did, you might be curious to understand what you saw. If you didn’t, read on anyway. Picture credit: Gizmodo The picture above comes from the video feed of Julie Larson ...
More About: Evolution , Windows 7

PDC2008 is LIVE ? Register Now!
2008-05-29 09:48:00
The brand new site has just launched and early bird registrations are now open for the 2008 Professional Developers Conference. PDC2008 is an event where the best developers gather to listen to Microsoft disclose details on its future platform. Register before August 15th, 2008 and take advantage of the Early Bird Special - a $200 discount off the registration price.   The PDC2008 website offers some goodies such as desktop wallpapers and blog bling. I ended up using Stardock's LogonStudio (which I blogged about here) to change my logon background to one of the PDC2008 wallpapers. I've also added some PDC2008 blog bling to the Windows Experience Blog. Along with the goodies off the new PDC2008 site, you can also follow PDC2008 on Twitter and become a Fan of PDC on Facebook. Both Chris and I will be attending PDC2008 and hope to see you there! I've created a Windows Live Event for PDC2008 for those signed up to attend PDC2008 this Fall. Just head on over to http://pdc2008....
More About: Software , Windows Vista

Run Sysinternals directly from the Internet
2008-05-29 01:20:00
Microsoft has announced a beta of Sysinternals Live - a service that allows you to execute Sysinternals tools directly from the web without searching for and downloading them. Simply enter a tools Sysinternals path into windows explorer or a command pr...
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Vista Compatible Antivirus Software
2008-05-29 00:20:00
Free for Personal Use Versions Available:Avast! (32 and 64 Bit)AVG (Warning: AVG 8.0 includes Toolbar) (32 and 64 Bit)Avira AntiVir (32 and 64 Bit) Subscription Antivirus Software Avast! (32 and 64 Bit) AVG (Warning: AVG 8.0 includes Toolbar) (32...
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New Dock Like Taskbar Coming in Windows 7?
2008-05-29 00:04:00
Some personse have noted a difference in the appearance of the Windows Taskbar in yesterdays demo of Windows 7 by Julie Larson-Green at the D6 | All Things Digital event. But I am not sure if its anything new except for a resizing of the present Windows Vista style Taskbar. Thom Holwerda over at OS News thinks otherwise: Quote: "The final interesting part was the rather odd-looking taskbar - assuming it even was a taskbar. The bar was twice as high as an ordinary taskbar, and lacked text, using what looked like icons or thumbnails instead. It reminded me of the RISC OS icon bar, mostly. Apparently, Larson-Green was not at liberty to discuss it, because when Mossberg asked her about it, she replied: "It's something we're working on for Windows 7 and I'm not supposed to talk about right now, today..." Read the entire article here Well, it certainly looks different with more transparency and bigger button icons when an active application is selected on the Taskbar. ...
More About: Software , Dock

Joe Wilcox the misunderstanding Microsoft and Windows as usual
2008-05-28 21:32:00
Joe Wilcox over at Microsoft Watch is on the rampage again about Windows Vista being a failure and the lack in transparency from the Steve Sinofsky interview at CNET. Here's at what he had to say:   Quote: "Steven Sinofsky's motto should be, in the spirit of Memorial Day: "Loose lips sink ships." Office development proceeded with scant disclosure under his tenure. Little has changed since he assumed the role as Microsoft's senior veep for the Windows and Windows Live Engineering group. Open disclosure and dialogue punctuated past Windows development?not that the process did much for Vista. Now Steven is talking Windows 7 to CNET News.com. But he's not saying much. There's even a Microsoft "Communicating Windows 7" blog post, credited to Chris Flores, defending the say-no-more interview. Microsoft seemingly has plenty of reasons to keep mum about Seven, starting with freezing Vista sales. The company claims 140 million Vista licenses shipped. But that numb...
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Looking into Windows 7?s Prediction Pool
2008-05-28 21:08:00
Mary Jo Foley over at All About Microsoft is reinspecting the possibility of when Windows 7 will hit the market. Here's a snippet of what she had to say:   Quote:"It sounds like Microsoft is aiming to get Windows 7 out earlier than it promised ? at least if you believe the company?s CEO. During his fireside chat with Chairman Bill Gates at the D6 conference on May 27, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer acknowledged that Microsoft was aiming to deliver Windows 7 in late 2009." Read the entire article here My Thoughts: I am sticking to my prediction of February 2010. Microsoft will certainly give a Developer Preview of Windows 7 to attendees at the 2008 PDC for them to start getting ready with their applications as soon as possible. Microsoft has really straightened out their priorities when it comes to releasing Windows. As Steven Sinofsky mentioned, Windows Vista's unpredictability in addition to the reset kind of made IHV's and ISV's hesitate to start messing with Windows Vis...
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Windows 7 Touch Demo
2008-05-28 18:57:00
Windows 7 Touch D6 : Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, Part OneD6 : Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, Part TwoThank James for providing with these videos.You can read more about this at James.Random()
More About: Windows , Demo , Windows 7

Hello everyone!
2008-05-28 15:29:00
It?s been a long, long time since I blogged here. But a lack of time because of my studies has prevented me from investing in my Live Space as I would like to. But this blog post is not about closing or anything like that, far from it! I have invested too much as a Windows and Technology Enthusiast to do that. Especially for my readers it would be a disservice and I am sure there are many of you out there who continue to check back from time to time to see if I have updated. Now moving forward and thinking about how I continue to invest enthusiasm and interest in my blog for my readers, I believe personally it?s about starting the conversation around the next release of Windows, currently codenamed ?Windows 7?. I have talked about Windows Vista for a long time, since December 2004 and I will continue to do so. But there needs to be change and I am a person who admittedly is wondering about what comes next. Microsoft has been silent on Windows 7 for a number of reasons and rightly ...
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Turning System Restore On or Off?
2008-05-28 15:08:00
We all know that the Windows XP has this option of backing up and restoring your system at a certain date one we set it. But the thing is, would it be reliable considering that some people are saying to shut it off as it takes space and becomes a setback when you talk about ...
More About: Software , Tutorials , System , Restore

What Computer Specs Do You Fancy?
2008-05-28 13:34:00
As far as buying the right computer desktop for you is concerned, you will certainly take your sweet time figuring out what you want in it. Apparently this stems from the fact that a lot of potential hardware setup can be done and to get the ideal one, you have to ask yourself what you ...
More About: Software , Computer , Hard drives , Chips , Specs

Don?t believe everything you see about Windows 7
2008-05-28 10:24:00
In the midst of all the hype around Windows 7 news and affairs, CrunchGear and TechCrunch shows us how gullible some bloggers (and readers) have become. I would like to direct your attention to exhibit number one. CrunchGear with the offending imagery, claiming without a sigh of doubt these are real screenshots of Windows 7 . Their ...

Microsoft demonstrates Multi-touch
2008-05-28 04:21:00
For years Microsoft has been investing in many forms of natural input in order to simplify the way people interact with their PC's and devices. The advent of the original Windows graphical user interface forever changed the way people used their PC's. Today, advances in pen and handwriting technology in Windows Vista offers students a natural and intuitive way to capture searchable notes and diagrams in the classroom. Others are using this technology to quietly capture pen based notes during meetings. Speech recognition, something which was once considered science fiction, is enabling many Windows Vista users to see, hear, and use their computers for the very first time. Last year, at the Wall Street Journal's D: All Things Digital conference, Bill Gates introduced a groundbreaking new computing experience called Surface. Surface harnesses touch and multi-touch capabilities to provide users with a natural way to interact directly with computing devices.  Expect to see the t...
More About: Software , Multi

LongVista Final Theme - Free Download
2008-05-27 20:55:00
Now this is a spectacular theme. Just look at how all the elements flow together so perfectly. How the task bar transparent effect looks great with the Start button and how the wallpaper sets the tone for the whole theme. Then you add the sidebar and you’ve got a perfect combination of professional and sharp. ...
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Q?s Black Shine Sidebar - Free Download
2008-05-27 20:46:00
Wow! These are some awesome Vista sidebars. I love the sleek and glassy look of these designs. These sidebars would fit on almost any wallpaper because of their black color. All the colors go together so well and widgets look great to. Title: Q’s Black Shine Author: webtrance Download : Download Q’s Black Shine Sidebar Here
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Garbled Content Ratings Dialog in IIS 6
2008-05-27 13:34:00
Ran into the following while configuring IIS 6 on a new system. Not sure if I need to be concerned...
More About: Software , Content , Ratings , Dialog

Antivirus2008Pro (Antivirus 2008 Pro) Removal Instructions
2008-05-27 13:31:00
Antivirus 2008 Pro Descriptions: Antivirus2008Pro , also known as Antivirus 2008 Pro, is a clone of Antivirus 2008, which is the latest counterfeit antispyware that devastates the computer world today. Antivirus 2008 Pro is a variant of Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus or WinAntivirusPro. Antivirus 2008 Pro usually come up after you installed a video codec ...
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Communicating Windows 7
2008-05-27 13:09:00
Typically when Microsoft ships a new OS (like Windows Vista), we immediately start talking about the next version-which begs two questions: 1) is Microsoft working on a new version of Windows, and if so, 2) why aren't you talking about it? I thought I would spend a minute giving you an update on where we are. First, yes, we are working on a new version of Windows. As you likely know, it's called Windows 7 .We are always looking for new ways to deliver great experiences for our customers.  This is especially true of Windows - where we're constantly examining trends in hardware, software and services to ensure that we continue to drive the innovation that has both made Windows the world's most popular operating system and has provided a foundation on which our partners built great products and businesses. When we shipped Windows 2000, we were already working on Windows XP and we started working on Windows Vista even before we released Windows XP. So naturally, we'v...
More About: Software , Windows Server 2008

Great Vista hack? Somebody call Mr. Bitlocker!
2008-05-27 07:02:00
We've seen hacks like this before, no doubt about it - but it's a really nice trick which you gotta love (and hate) - check it out here!So, basically this hack requires PHYSICAL ACCESS to the harddrive, using BackTrack (or some other boot utility capab...
More About: Security , Windows Vista , Vista , Hack , Great

Vista Compatible Firewalls
2008-05-27 00:45:00
FreeWindows Firewall (Windows Vista Firewall is part of Windows operating system and includes both inbound and outbound protection) (32 and 64 Bit)Free and Full Feature Pay VersionsAvira Premium Security Suite (32 and 64 Bit)BitDefender family (32 and ...
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Buying a Computer with What You Need
2008-05-26 13:01:00
One thing you will hate if you are no longer updated with latest trends in technology would be the latest hardware that you will need just when you want to upgrade your unit into a latest one. New motherboard and new processors in the market, who knows which fits into which. One thing about processors ...
More About: Software , Buying , Computer , Style , Hard drives

Creating Programs for Windows 9x and NT with Visual C++ 2008
2008-05-25 23:24:00
A recent topic in the Development forum at Sysinternals Forums contains some information about how to use Visual C++ 2008 to create binaries that run on Windows 9x and NT. For NT, it seems to just be a matter of changing the Subsystem Version to 4.0. O...
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XP Security Center (XP SecurityCenter) Removal Instructions
2008-05-25 18:06:00
XP Security Center Descriptions: XP Security Center 3.6 (or XP SecurityCenter), claims to be a comprehensive and all-in-one solution to guard against spyware, but itself is a spyware-driven product that screws up your computer and puts your privacy at risk. XP Security Center usually disguises itself as a video codec or ActiveX control plugin, then installs ...

What is Retail, OEM .. ?
2008-05-25 11:02:00
Retail:This full version of Vista has no limitations. Retail can perform clean and upgrade installs. Retail can be transferred to upgraded or entirely new systems as long as only one copy is installed at a time. Retail also includes full support from M...
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HP HDX ?Dragon? notebook giveaway starts today
2008-05-25 08:53:00
The “31 Days of the Dragon ” promotion to give away 31 state-of-the-art HP entertainment notebook PCs is nearing an end with over 16 lucky winners already chosen and only 8 more chances left to win. Today this site is kicking off its giveaway in a slightly more traditional and chaotic manner with a simple random prizedraw. ...
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Top 6 Vista Application Incompatibility Reasons
2008-05-25 07:23:00
Application incompatibility is one of the aspects that have managed to deliver extensive damage to the adoption rate of Windows Vista . However, as Vista matured throughout 2007 and with Service Pack 1 in 2008, so did the ecosystem of software solutions orbiting around the operating system.Windows Vista is built on a new architecture that promises tightened security and reliability. Consequently, the applications that ride on top of Windows Vista need to communicate with the kernel in different ways. So what has helped fuel current perception around application compatibility? Why did many applications 'break' in the migration from Windows XP to Windows Vista?" Microsoft asked rhetorically.And it seems that application compatibility issues consistently point to a single culprit: User Account Control. The watch dog Microsoft introduced in order to train both end users and developers to utilize and respectively build applications running with standard privileges for security reasons h...
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Windows 7 to make appearance at D6 Conference
2008-05-24 13:24:00
A very tired little birdie who flew all the way from Seattle to Australia has chirped to me Windows 7 will be publically disclosed for the first time at the D6: All Things Digital Conference hosted by Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher next week on May 27. The same conference where last year Bill Gates ...
More About: Appearance , Make , Windows 7

NVIDIA jumps onboard Windows 7 bandwagon early
2008-05-24 08:32:00
Popular hardware vendor NVIDIA who has been rightly criticized for their buggy Windows Vista graphics and chipset drivers is now one of the first third-parties to commit their support for the next version of Windows. It comes at little surprise the job advertisement NVIDIA published last week is for a Senior Quality Assurance Lead on Windows ...
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Custom List: My favorite Spots
2008-05-24 02:48:00
My favorite Spots Beta NewsWinBetaOS NewsNeoWinWinInformantWinSupersiteBinkAct iveWinChannel 9MSNBC NewsMicrosoft WatchCNETstrengholt-OnlineWindows NetworkingNeoSmart BlogsMicrosoftWindows ConnectedLive SideLayers Magazineformerly Mac DesignAll About Microsoftby Mary Jo FoleyUpstart BloggerUpstart Blogger, successful blogging made simple, your quickstart guide to creating, launching, maintaining, promoting, and profiting from a blog.ScobleizereWeekWindows-Nowformerly LonghornBlogsCanucky.netby Kris KenneyInfinite Critique The place for anyone who enjoys reading the words of an ever growing group of authors or has something to say and needs somewhere to say it.Big Arena RecordsBig Arena Records is a new independent record label set up by three musicians. Visit them, read their blog, enjoy their podcast and listen to their music.
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XP Security Center (XP SecurityCenter) Removal Instructions
2008-05-23 14:36:00
XP Security Center Descriptions: XP Security Center 3.6 (or XP SecurityCenter), claims to be a comprehensive and all-in-one solution to guard against spyware, but itself is a spyware-driven product that screws up your computer and puts your privacy at risk. XP Security Center usually disguises itself as a video codec or ActiveX control plugin, then installs ...