Microsoft planning big layoffs for January?
Rumors of layoffs at Microsoft abound. Some are already putting numbers to the rumor, estimating as many as 15,000, or nearly 17 percent of Microsoft's worldwide operations.
Expert: Microsoft Earned US$1.5B From Vista Capable Program
As part of the class-action suit in Washington state, an expert has determined Microsoft may have earned more than US$1 billion from its Windows Vista Capable sticker program.
Microsoft's Windows Vista: The 64-Bit Question
Microsoft is backing away from 32-bit versions of their operating systems. While Windows 7, Vista's successor, will be released in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, Microsoft has indicated Server 2008 will be the last 32-bit server operating system.
Windows market share dives again as Mac nears 10%
Windows lost market share for the second month in a row in December as Apple Inc.'s Mac OS X posted a gain bringing it close to a 10% share.
Vulnerable CA Certificate Check Tool
If you're worried about compromised certificates, Networking4all has a tool to check if your certificate is affected by an insecure signature somewhere in the certificate chain.
Bad news for workers is good news for LinkedIn
As companies lay off workers, the workers sign in to LinkedIn to look for that next job which is turning the social-networking site to gold.
Microsoft: MD5 hack poses no major threats to users
Microsoft has downplayed the risk to users of the MD5 problem in a security advisory. Researchers compromised the MD5 hashing algorithm, used to verify digital certificates, and created fake digital certificates.
Windows 7 Leak Helps Microsoft Focus Beyond Vista
The publicity surrounding the "leak" of Windows 7 onto the internet has helped Microsoft by deflecting attention from Windows Vista problems.
Tales from the support crypt: infected DVD drives, antiviruses that blow fuses and more
We've all done it, before that first cup of coffee or that first rush of sugar, our PC won't boot, our programs won't launch, and we call Tech Support where they patiently try to explain the problem to us. So you don't feel so alone, on either side of those phone calls, here are a few examples of what Panda Tech Support gets.
Microsoft Refutes Windows Media Player Vulnerability
On December 24, researchers at SecurityFocus identified a vulnerability in Windows Media Player. Microsoft says the claims posted on SecurityFocus's Bugtraq site are false. The alleged bug is in Windows Media Player 9, 10 or 11 on Windows XP or Vista.
Vaporware 2008: Crushing Disappointments, False Promises and Plain Old BS
The best Vaporware of the year, those endlessly hyped products that never make it to market, are recognized in this article. Included are games, cars, cell phones, and more.
What future is in store for Microsoft?
In its 33 years, Microsoft has extended its quest to make Windows the center of the information and technology worlds. Now there are signs the Microsoft era may be ending.
Pirated copy of Windows 7 beta appears online
Not unexpectedly, pirated copies of Windows 7 Build 7000, what some call the official Windows 7 beta, have been posted on the internet.
Microsoft outlines vision of pay-as-you-go computing
Microsoft has applied for a patent on metered, pay-as-you-go computing, something along the lines of a prepaid calling card for your phone. The hardware which might be as cheap as a disposable phone, would have a security module, embedded in the PC, to lock the PC to a certain supplier.
New article: So long 2008, and thanks for all the phish
Reaching out and picking and choosing cultural references with abandon, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz wishes everyone a happy 2009. Even though this is an end-of-year blessings article, it's also important. David lists 10 important online safety tips that could help you make 2009 a safe and successful year.
Read this OutlookPower article.
Secure Your Vista PC in 10 Easy Steps
Windows Vista fresh-from-the-box leaves a chance for your personal data to leak out to the Web through Windows Firewall without your knowing. By making a few changes using the security tools within Windows Vista -or by adding free software -you can lock down your operating system.
IE stutters in Europe
Less than 60 percent of European web users now run Internet Explore while more than 31 percent have switched to Firefox.
Microsoft Windows XML flaw exploits test desktop antimalware
If you were counting on your desktop anti-malware to protect unpatched systems against the recently discovered XML flaw in Internet Explorer, it was a bad bet. NSS Labs, Inc tested six major products with disappointing results.
Mobius 2008, Winter Edition
Jason Dunn reports from inside Microsoft's Mobius 2008 show-and-tell on what Microsoft sees in their mobile computing future.
Video: Meet Microsoft's New 9-Year-Old Certified Professional
This 9-year-old girl, from the Tamil Nadu region of India, passed Microsoft's exam making her the youngest person to do so.
Messageware Unveils OWA Suite 2009 for Microsoft Exchange Server
Messageware announced the release of their OWA Suite 2009 enterprise software for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. With OWA Suite 2009, users can print OWA screens and import selected holidays or events into their calendar.
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