SpamAssassin ‘2010’ bug blocked email across world

If you sent your friends a New Year greeting in the early hours of January 1, SpamAssassin may have killed it. And if you didn’t send such a message, maybe you can use this bug as a reason why your friends didn’t hear from you.

Posted on: January 6, 2010 9:00 am

Microsoft sets prices for forthcoming Office 2010

Microsoft will be offering four versions of Office 2010, from the Student’s $99 special through the Professional version for $499. If Office comes pre-loaded on your new PC there’s also an option to buy a "Product Key Card" to unlock a single copy.

Posted on: January 5, 2010 9:00 am

Windows 7’s ‘GodMode’

By creating a new folder, and giving it a special name, you can get all the operating system control panels in one place. This article includes a short video on how to set it up.

Posted on: January 5, 2010 9:00 am

Microsoft prepares Windows 7 SP1

After an October launch, Microsoft is getting ready to release the first Service Pack for Win7. No dates for release of the service pack for public testing have been announced.

Posted on: January 5, 2010 9:00 am

Plug-ins Released for the 64-bit Version of Microsoft Office 2010

Mapilab is releasing its first two plug-ins for the 64-bit version of Microsoft Office 2010, the Duplicate Email Remover and Duplicates Remover for Outlook.

Posted on: January 5, 2010 9:00 am

Release of the Ares Download for Windows 7

Ares p2p file sharing software for Windows 7 is now available. This new version of the p2p software includes upgrades such as an HD video player for playing HD movies and videos, updated media library, Windows 7 compatibility, and 24/7 email support.

Posted on: January 4, 2010 9:00 am

Microsoft’s Latest Plan to Win SMBs: Windows 7 Pro

Microsoft thinks they didn’t pay enough attention to small businesses when they released Vista so they’re trying to focus more on small to medium size businesses with Win7Pro.

Posted on: January 4, 2010 9:00 am

Microsoft tosses Windows, Office discounts at XP holdouts

Microsoft seems very eager to convince people to give up WinXP and OfficeXP. So much so that they’re offering steep discounts to get companies to switch.

Posted on: January 4, 2010 9:00 am

Windows continues its slide in market share

Windows still dominates the computer market but, it’s losing share to mobile OSes such as Android and the iPhone OS.

Posted on: January 4, 2010 9:00 am

Microsoft’s My Phone Service Put to the Test

A lot of people forget their phones, leaving them in strange places. Microsoft’s My Phone service is designed to help you lock the phone and find the device. This article includes a 3-minute video.

Posted on: December 30, 2009 9:00 am