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More Quick Fixes for Common Windows Annoyances
(How To) Dump the Insert key, rearrange drive letters, restore your Safely Remove Hardware icon, and get a free tool for easy Registry editing.
(How To) Dump the Insert key, rearrange drive letters, restore your Safely Remove Hardware icon, and get a free tool for easy Registry editing.
Three Easy Fixes for Windows Annoyances
(How To) Restore Windows' picture viewer, hibernate your PC instantly, and turn off indexing to crank up your system's performance.
(How To) Restore Windows' picture viewer, hibernate your PC instantly, and turn off indexing to crank up your system's performance.
Windows XP vs. Vista: An Explosion of Opinion
(News) A thousand people told us how they felt about Microsoft's plans to discontinue Windows XP. Here's a sampling of their thoughts on XP's fate, the state of Vista, Linux, OS X, and more.
(News) A thousand people told us how they felt about Microsoft's plans to discontinue Windows XP. Here's a sampling of their thoughts on XP's fate, the state of Vista, Linux, OS X, and more.
Microsoft submits Windows 7 for US antitrust review
(News) Microsoft has submitted the follow-up to Windows Vista to the committee that oversees its U.S. antitrust compliance, to ensure the operating system is meeting the terms of the company's agreement with the government.
(News) Microsoft has submitted the follow-up to Windows Vista to the committee that oversees its U.S. antitrust compliance, to ensure the operating system is meeting the terms of the company's agreement with the government.
Microsoft reschedules PDC for October 2008
(News) Microsoft has rescheduled its most significant developer meeting for late 2008, after cancelling the Professional Developers Conference (PDC) that was originally planned for October 2007.
(News) Microsoft has rescheduled its most significant developer meeting for late 2008, after cancelling the Professional Developers Conference (PDC) that was originally planned for October 2007.
Media formats to be the focus of upcoming Microsoft patches
(News) Microsoft will issue seven security updates next Tuesday, including critical sets of patches for Windows and Internet Explorer.
(News) Microsoft will issue seven security updates next Tuesday, including critical sets of patches for Windows and Internet Explorer.
After Winning Patent Suit, Z4 Sues Microsoft Again
(News) Company alleges Microsoft's Windows Vista and Office 2007 infringe on its patents.
(News) Company alleges Microsoft's Windows Vista and Office 2007 infringe on its patents.
Nigeria Favors Mandriva Over Microsoft Once More
(News) Nigeria's Universal Service Provision Fund wants to keep Mandriva Linux on its Classmate PCs.
(News) Nigeria's Universal Service Provision Fund wants to keep Mandriva Linux on its Classmate PCs.
Microsoft: Just a pair of security updates coming next week
(News) Security administrators should have a pretty easy time of it next Tuesday as Microsoft says it will issue just two updates in its monthly security software release.
(News) Security administrators should have a pretty easy time of it next Tuesday as Microsoft says it will issue just two updates in its monthly security software release.
Microsoft shows shaved-down kernel for next Windows OS
(News) The core code for Microsoft Corp.'s Windows OS is undergoing a rewrite to make it slimmer for use in a wide range of future products, including Windows 7, the OS that will succeed Vista.
(News) The core code for Microsoft Corp.'s Windows OS is undergoing a rewrite to make it slimmer for use in a wide range of future products, including Windows 7, the OS that will succeed Vista.
Microsoft adds event planning to Live services
(News) Microsoft Corp. is adding an event planning offering to its expanding Windows Live suite of services.
(News) Microsoft Corp. is adding an event planning offering to its expanding Windows Live suite of services.
Old Software--and Why I Hate Upgrading
(Reviews) Our crotchety columnist and his compatriots explain why they're loathe to upgrade their favorite apps, plus some terrific time-wasters.
(Reviews) Our crotchety columnist and his compatriots explain why they're loathe to upgrade their favorite apps, plus some terrific time-wasters.
Microsoft to patch Windows, Word next week
(News) Microsoft Corp. will release critical patches for its Windows and Word software next Tuesday as part of its monthly release of security patches.
(News) Microsoft Corp. will release critical patches for its Windows and Word software next Tuesday as part of its monthly release of security patches.
Microsoft blogger accidentally leaks Office Mobile upgrade
(News) A Microsoft Corp. employee on Thursday accidentally blogged about an upgrade to Office Mobile that shouldn't be available for another couple of weeks.
(News) A Microsoft Corp. employee on Thursday accidentally blogged about an upgrade to Office Mobile that shouldn't be available for another couple of weeks.
Microsoft streamlines volume licensing programs
(News) Microsoft Corp. continues to tweak its volume licensing programs to make it easier for business customers to purchase the company's software in bulk.
(News) Microsoft Corp. continues to tweak its volume licensing programs to make it easier for business customers to purchase the company's software in bulk.
Microsoft readies five September security updates
(News) Microsoft will release five sets of security patches next Tuesday, including a critical update for users of Windows 2000, the company said Thursday.
(News) Microsoft will release five sets of security patches next Tuesday, including a critical update for users of Windows 2000, the company said Thursday.
Microsoft blames human error for WGA glitch
(News) Microsoft Corp. blamed human error for a problem that identified legitimate Windows users as pirates last week.
(News) Microsoft Corp. blamed human error for a problem that identified legitimate Windows users as pirates last week.
Sales Reps Push Unnecessary Windows Recovery Disks
(News) Some sales reps at brick-and-mortar retailers convince PC purchasers to buy unnecessary store-made backups.
(News) Some sales reps at brick-and-mortar retailers convince PC purchasers to buy unnecessary store-made backups.
What will Windows 7 look like?
(News) By now, everyone has heard how Microsoft Corp. plans to release the next Windows client OS, Windows 7, in 2010. But what the company is not making clear is what new features the OS will have, a topic that has become fodder for educated speculation.
(News) By now, everyone has heard how Microsoft Corp. plans to release the next Windows client OS, Windows 7, in 2010. But what the company is not making clear is what new features the OS will have, a topic that has become fodder for educated speculation.
SSL bug fixed in latest Microsoft security patches
(News) Microsoft Corp. has released its monthly [set of security patches], fixing problems in Windows, Internet Explorer and in the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) software used for secure Web browsing.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has released its monthly [set of security patches], fixing problems in Windows, Internet Explorer and in the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) software used for secure Web browsing.
Microsoft pressures testers after software leak
(News) Microsoft Corp. is taking tough measures to find out who leaked a Community Technology Preview (CTP) of Windows Home Server to The Hotfix.net blog after the software preview was posted on the site by a user named "Richard" soon after it was released to a small group of testers.
(News) Microsoft Corp. is taking tough measures to find out who leaked a Community Technology Preview (CTP) of Windows Home Server to The Hotfix.net blog after the software preview was posted on the site by a user named "Richard" soon after it was released to a small group of testers.
Microsoft delays release of key virtualization software
(News) Microsoft Corp.'s plan to catch up to competitors in providing virtualization has hit a snag. The company said this week it has pushed back the release of both a beta of virtualization technology for Windows Server and a service pack to its existing virtualization software.
(News) Microsoft Corp.'s plan to catch up to competitors in providing virtualization has hit a snag. The company said this week it has pushed back the release of both a beta of virtualization technology for Windows Server and a service pack to its existing virtualization software.
Microsoft Customers May Pay More for Support
Microsoft Customers May Pay More for Support
Microsoft Customers May Pay More for Support
Does Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage Program Qualify as Spyware?
(news) Does Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage Program Qualify as Spyware?
(news) Does Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage Program Qualify as Spyware?
Gates Shares His Vision of the Digital Lifestyle
(news) Gates Shares His Vision of the Digital Lifestyle
(news) Gates Shares His Vision of the Digital Lifestyle
Microsoft to Retire Exchange Server 5.5 by Year's End
(news) Microsoft to Retire Exchange Server 5.5 by Year's End
(news) Microsoft to Retire Exchange Server 5.5 by Year's End
Microsoft Releases 64-Bit Windows, Server Update Betas
(news) Microsoft Releases 64-Bit Windows, Server Update Betas
(news) Microsoft Releases 64-Bit Windows, Server Update Betas
Full Disclosure: Your Take on Windows' Worst Irritations
(howto) Boy, did you tell us how you really feel about Windows XP!
(howto) Boy, did you tell us how you really feel about Windows XP!
AMD Disappointed by 64-Bit Delay
(news) Microsoft's decision to push back a 64-bit Windows will not hurt chip sales, company says.
(news) Microsoft's decision to push back a 64-bit Windows will not hurt chip sales, company says.
Home Office: Virus Update, Windows Tricks
(howto) Whale photos, the Beagle variant, a wrecked Ferrari.
(howto) Whale photos, the Beagle variant, a wrecked Ferrari.
Microsoft Confirms Windows Code Leaked
(news) FBI is helping investigate release of source code on the Internet.
(news) FBI is helping investigate release of source code on the Internet.
Home Office: Microsoft's Dumbest Moves
(howto) Patches that don't, updates that slow down, and other missteps.
(howto) Patches that don't, updates that slow down, and other missteps.
Up Front: The Uneasy Reign of Pax Microsoftia
(howto) Bill Gates's conquest of PC software brought pain but also gain to most of us.
(howto) Bill Gates's conquest of PC software brought pain but also gain to most of us.
Tablet PC: A Sneak Peek
(news) Microsoft's pen-based Windows XP variant has cool digital ink, but so-so handwriting recognition and confusing design.
(news) Microsoft's pen-based Windows XP variant has cool digital ink, but so-so handwriting recognition and confusing design.
Windows Tips: Six Windows Tweaks I Couldn't Live Without
(howto) Make personal sticky notes, launch apps fast, create Search shortcuts, put folders on the Start menu.
(howto) Make personal sticky notes, launch apps fast, create Search shortcuts, put folders on the Start menu.
Windows Tips: Screen Smarts Give You an Unobstructed View
(howto) Recapture screen space lost to toolbars, icons, and other on-screen elements.
(howto) Recapture screen space lost to toolbars, icons, and other on-screen elements.
Super Windows Secrets
(howto) Smart tips that unleash Windows' hidden powers--whether you've upgraded to XP or not.
(howto) Smart tips that unleash Windows' hidden powers--whether you've upgraded to XP or not.
Windows Tips: Take Charge of Your Runaway Start Menu
(howto) Slim down your Start menu by removing unused items; customize your Documents menu; set the size of file dialog boxes.
(howto) Slim down your Start menu by removing unused items; customize your Documents menu; set the size of file dialog boxes.
A Windows for Supercomputing? Microsoft's 64-Bit OS for Intel's Itanium
(news) Microsoft is quietly launching an OS to handle Intel's new, 64-bit Itanium CPU.
(news) Microsoft is quietly launching an OS to handle Intel's new, 64-bit Itanium CPU.
Virtual PC Weds Windows and Linux
(news) Don't choose: Virtual PC puts several operating systems on a single PC.
(news) Don't choose: Virtual PC puts several operating systems on a single PC.
Reduce Windows Clutter, Improve Performance
(howto) Free up valuable system resources with these tips and tools.
(howto) Free up valuable system resources with these tips and tools.
Freeware Solutions: Tweak UI
(howto) What might be Microsoft's best free add-on to Windows is also its least well known: Introducing Tweak UI.
(howto) What might be Microsoft's best free add-on to Windows is also its least well known: Introducing Tweak UI.
Hardware Tips: Windows' System Monitor Peeks Under a PC's Hood
(howto) Let Windows' System Monitor keep an eye on things, quiet your modem.
(howto) Let Windows' System Monitor keep an eye on things, quiet your modem.