The other day I came across an article by Brad Sams (who, for clarity's sake, I will refer to as Brad S.) at Neowin listing the six reasons that Apple's OS X will not go mainstream . No, it's not an Apple-bashing article from an MS fanboy. In fact, the article opens by saying Apple has a...
A few days ago, Microsoft released a few more Ultimate Extras: Microsoft Tinker - a puzzle solving type game Ultimate Extras Sounds from Tinker Dream Scene Content Pack 4 Dream Scene for me is a non-starter. My Vista box runs slow enough as it is without an MPEG background making my processor permanently...
The day has finally arrived -- the kids have their own computer for school work, your spouse has a new laptop and you have a remodeled home office. As a result, you are ready to set up a home network. The problem is that you have no idea where to begin, let alone what is needed and how to make sure it...
Mary Jo Foley has reported that her unnamed sources have indicated that Microsoft is expected to release the first Beta for SP1 (Service Pack 1) for Windows Vista the week of July 16, with the anticipated final version in November, 2007. With so many people holding off purchase of Windows Vista until...
Nick White announced at the Windows Vista Team Blog that the final compatibility update is available for Windows Vista users of the Apple iPod. The update is available at the Microsoft Download Center now and will be available via Windows Update on Tuesday 22 May 2007. "The release is for users worldwide...
In the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary , the information below is provided on the updates for May, 2007. Edit to add : The MSRC Blog post on these critical updates has now been published. With the critical updates, I didn't want to hold off this post for that release. The IEBlog published the reminder...
After learning about Vista Made Easy: 50 Tips And Tricks at PC Magazine from Andre Da Costa , I realized I was also missing Andre's Windows Vista RTM FAQ and Quick Start Guide - March 2007 Edition in Connected to Vista Bookmarks. That omission has now been remedied with the addition of both references...
The Windows Ultimate Team announced today that the Windows DreamScene Content Pack now available in a preview version in Windows Update. Four videos are included: A field of thistle, with a bee gathering pollen The rushing water of a forest stream A streetlamp reflected in a puddle, with softly falling...