The day of the password is done

You need passwords to bank, to get mail, for your social networks, and more. While you’d like to have different, strong passwords for each account, you can only remember so much. There are some alternatives, other than writing them all on a yellow sticky-note stuck to your monitor.

Posted on: January 4, 2011 9:00 am

Engage Keyboard with Anti-Fatigue Comfort Motion

Designers at Smartfish determined that static ergonomic devices are not the answer to repetitive stress injuries. They have devised a keyboard that can be reconfigured as you need it to relieve fatigue.

Posted on: January 4, 2011 9:00 am

Is Microsoft becoming a security slacker?

The Trustworthy Computing Initiative of January 2002 was Microsoft’s pledge to customers to focus on more secure code. Recently discovered flaws, and Microsoft’s response, lead some to think security is no longer so important to the company.

Posted on: January 4, 2011 9:00 am

LeadMaster Lead Management CRM

LeadMaster has improved Outlook integration in their Lead Management CRM software. You can now sync contacts bi-directionally and log correspondence.

Posted on: January 3, 2011 9:00 am

Microsoft says lost Hotmail e-mails restored

An unknown number of Hotmail users had their accounts reset without warning. Microsoft accidentally "closed" their accounts and deleted all their mail and folders. Microsoft says all the messages have been restored for affected users.

Posted on: January 3, 2011 9:00 am

Internet Explorer 9 Beta Attracts 20M Downloads

The beta version of Internet Explorer 9 is attracting attention. The software has been downloaded more than 20 million times since begin released.

Posted on: January 3, 2011 9:00 am

Microsoft Word’s RTF Bug Targeted by Malware

If you didn’t apply Microsoft’s November patches, there is an exploit targeting PCs that uses a Rich Text Format file capable of downloading additional malware to the machine.

Posted on: January 3, 2011 9:00 am

19 Tips Every Windows 7 User Needs To Know

Windows 7 is a large program, with lots of features. Some of the features are obvious. To find some of the others you need to be a dedicated snoop. This article provides some tips to help you out.

Posted on: December 30, 2010 9:00 am

California woman sues Microsoft over XP downgrades

Emma Alvarado sued Microsoft earlier this year only to have the suit dismissed. She alleges Microsoft broke California’s trade laws when they required people to buy licenses for Vista or Win7 in order to use WinXP.

Posted on: December 30, 2010 9:00 am

Supercharge Excel With ASAP Utilities

ASAP Utilities can be added to Excel to help you make the most of Excel. The software is free for personal use.

Posted on: December 30, 2010 9:00 am