Once upon a time, Hotmail was hot. Then it lost its luster and other mail programs were hotter. Now Microsoft has decided to make Hotmail simpler to use while adding new features.

Resco has released its MobileBusiness ESP 2010, based on .NET technology. The solution runs on Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. This page includes links to videos showing how the program works.

This book explains what claims-based identity is and how the Windows Identity Foundation (WIF) and Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) v2 can be used to secure systems.

The MonitorGrid service runs on Azure and is wired with Linxter allowing system admins to monitor servers across networks and issue remote commands.

Last week researchers warned of potential exploits that could bypass most security software. This week security software vendors are arguing whether the research is valid.

Microsoft is claiming that Office 2010 is easier for most people to use than its predecessors. However. It’s different, and most users will probably still need some training.

If you have an unlicensed copy of Office 2010, it appears you can bypass the Windows Activation up to five times. This will let you run the software for up to six months without a license.

If you feel compelled to respond immediately to everyone who writes you, you are allowing yourself to be interrupted incessantly throughout the day.

Read this OutlookPower article.

This slide show recalls some old "friends"; such as Lisa, Newton, and Bob, and reminds us how things improved with ME and Vista.

Managing Windows servers requires a number of tools. This article looks at the tools provided by Windows Sysinternals. Site may require registration to see full article.