Jun 26, 2009 | computers, hardware, Microsoft, Vista, Windows7, WinXP
Windows 7 is coming. It’s been almost eight years since Windows XP was released, and we’ve spent more than 2 1/2 years with Vista already. New details are appearing daily about Windows 7 – its development status, availability, pricing, versions, promotions, and much...
Jun 19, 2009 | Microsoft, OneCare, security, Vista, Windows7, WinXP
On June 23, Microsoft will release a beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials, the free antivirus program that is replacing Windows Live OneCare. Microsoft is now allowing journalists to write about the new program so a flurry of stories appeared today from...
Jun 9, 2009 | hardware, Windows7, WinXP
There are a lot of 3-5 year old Windows XP computers out there. They are due for a replacement; the time to do that will be after October 22, when Windows 7 will be on the market. Many of you are finding that your Windows XP computers are insufferably slow. You can...
Jun 8, 2009 | Microsoft, security, Vista, WinXP
Microsoft will release ten updates for Windows and Microsoft Office tonight, following its usual monthly schedule. Leave your computer on and expect it to restart overnight.In addition, Adobe will release updates on Tuesday, the first quarterly security updates for...
Jun 7, 2009 | Adobe, Apple, backup, IE, Microsoft, security, Vista, WinXP
Here’s an updated list of ways to be safe and secure with your computer. Install updates from Microsoft promptly. Look in the lower right corner for the gold shield (WinXP) or update icon (Vista). Install updates to Acrobat, Flash, Java, and Quicktime promptly. Each...
May 19, 2009 | IE, security, Vista, Windows7, WinXP
Many of you have now gotten Internet Explorer 8, the latest version of Microsoft’s web browser. The rest of you can expect to see it soon, as it is pushed out through the Automatic Update system. (You’ve got IE8 if you have some extra buttons next to the “Favorites”...
