De-Clutter Your PC for Maximum Performance

Too many applications, too many fonts, or too much malware? All three can slow you down. This article covers some ways to clean up your PC and keep it running.

Posted on: July 28, 2009 9:00 am

Microsoft Outlook: How to Be More Productive

This article offers a few quick tips including: adding a spell checker; turning off message alerts; managing archives; and how to get to Twitter.

Posted on: July 28, 2009 9:00 am

Researchers Clam Up About Microsoft’s Rush Patches

Microsoft has asked researchers working on some exploits to delay saying anything until after the rushed patches are released.

Posted on: July 28, 2009 9:00 am

EU: Microsoft trying to settle browser case

Microsoft is trying, yet again, to avert another anti-trust fine from the European Union by offering users a choice of browser software to install on Windows 7.

Posted on: July 27, 2009 9:00 am

Microsoft to rush out IE patch

Microsoft is releasing two emergency fixes for Internet Explorer due to the ActiveX bug first reported more than a year ago. The patches are to be released tomorrow.

Posted on: July 27, 2009 9:00 am

Apple-apeing Microsoft spins out retail store prototype

Microsoft is planning to open it’s first "Apple stores" in the fall. Plans have been leaked and, like some restaurants, you’ll be able to rent a store for your birthday party.

Posted on: July 27, 2009 9:00 am

Review: Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 R2 has been released to manufacturing. This review focuses on Hyper-V 2.0, enhancements to Remote Desktop Services and improved power management and power-use reduction features.

Posted on: July 27, 2009 9:00 am

Microsoft Tweaks Ad after Apple Complains

While Microsoft gloated that Apple was upset over the "laptop hunter" ads, they’ve quietly tweaked the ads.

Posted on: July 24, 2009 9:00 am

Microsoft helpless to stop Office hacks says analyst

The hackers have been winning the war against Microsoft’s Office file formats. Microsoft has built a "sandbox" around documents in Office 2010 in an attempt to prevent embedded malware from reaching the operating system.

Posted on: July 24, 2009 9:00 am

Microsoft wins ’emotiflag’ patent, despite Lotus Notes precedent

It seems the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office didn’t exercise "due diligence" before granting Microsoft’s patent for e-mail flag icons. Lotus Notes has had the feature for years.

Posted on: July 24, 2009 9:00 am