Microsoft cut ‘n’ shuts search engine with bribery machine

Last year Microsoft started its Cashback service for people using Live Search, but… Not only was Live Search less than popular, the Cashback service had some problems.

Posted on: April 16, 2009 9:00 am

Microsoft Improves, Rebrands Managed Security Offering

Microsoft is rolling its cloud-based e-mail security service into their Forefront security product group and will rename it Forefront Online Security for Exchange.

Posted on: April 16, 2009 9:00 am

Study: Spammers scourge to inbox and environment

McAfee, Inc., the security firm, estimates there were 62 trillion junk messages generated last year alone. This mass of spam has been estimated to use enough electricity to power over 2 million homes.

Posted on: April 15, 2009 9:00 am

First look: Exchange 2010 beta shines

While Exchange Server 2007 presented administrators with a steep learning curve, the beta version of Exchange 2010 looks to offer more refinements and fewer major changes.

Posted on: April 15, 2009 9:00 am

Windows 7: Tips, Tricks and Tweaks

These tips for Windows 7 are based on the beta version, so things might change, but, if you run the beta this article provides a number of useful tips to make Windows 7 behave.

Posted on: April 15, 2009 9:00 am

Clock starts ticking: Office 2010 will definitely ship in… 2010

Office 2010 will come in two versions: 32-bit and 64-bit. And. It has officially been named Office 2010, perhaps because it will actually ship then.

Posted on: April 15, 2009 9:00 am

New article: 8 simple tips for email management in Microsoft Outlook

If you use Outlook, you should definitely download this book. This is a great guide that will almost definitely save you some hassle and frustration.

Read this OutlookPower article.

Posted on: April 15, 2009 9:00 am

New article: How to reduce stress in this crazy, crazy world

Tomorrow is tax day, there’s rush hour traffic, your next project deadline, a least favorite co-worker, your teenager’s plans for spring break, Al-Qaida’s plans and your recent investment portfolio. Notice your stress level shifting into high gear? This interesting article by stress management expert Larry Green can help you manage that stress in one simple lesson.

Read this OutlookPower article.

Posted on: April 15, 2009 9:00 am

Learn to Program, Second Edition

Chris Pine has used feedback from readers to update the content of this book and make it clearer. Then he updated the examples to use the latest stable version of Ruby so you will be more familiar with common Ruby techniques.

Posted on: April 14, 2009 9:00 am

IT job losses fuel innovation, tech startups

Losing your job can force you into reconsidering a lot of things. Some people have taken their severance packages and started their own companies.

Posted on: April 14, 2009 9:00 am