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ANTIVIRUS SHAKEUP
Microsoft’s integrated security software, Windows Live OneCare, got its official release today and will be available on CD starting tomorrow. This doesn’t mean…
URGE MUSIC AND THE SMALL PRINT
The Urge music service, an iTunes competitor jointly sponsored by Microsoft and MTV, is supposed to be one of the major selling points of the new Windows Media Player 11. When I…
WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER 11
Another week, another beta release from Microsoft. Windows Media Center 11 is the latest program getting a bunch of attention from the media – here’s Paul Thurrott…
INTERNET EXPLORER 7 BETA – FOLLOWUP
After a week, I’ve uninstalled the IE7 beta. There were no big problems, just a feeling that things weren’t quite right – some pages that wouldn’t display…
INTERNET EXPLORER 7.0 BETA 2
Microsoft feels reasonably confident that Internet Explorer 7.0 Beta 2 (available for download here) is stable enough for end users to try; in fact, they’re providing free…
NY TIMES: WHY THE WORLD DOESN’T NEED HIGH-DEF DVDs
The New York Times has summarized the reasons to be cynical as high-definition DVD players hit the market. “Just contemplating the rise of a new DVD format is enough to…
DISCLAIMER FOR THE INTERNET
A particularly thorough disclaimer for a rock climbing site inspired attorney David Canton to adapt it into a disclaimer for the Internet. WARNING Business is unpredictable and…
THE RETURN OF FREE NAPSTER
After the death of the file sharing program, the Napster brand was revived for an online music web site. There’s been speculation that it was struggling to survive in a…
3G WIRELESS NETWORKS
There’s new wireless technology that might represent a true step forward for some people – with a hefty price tag attached, of course. The cell phone carriers are…
VIRAL VIDEOS
The hot tech topic of the day is “viral videos,” a term invented to describe the links circulated by e-mail to short online movies. Out of nowhere, Chris Bliss’…
NEW APPLE ADS
Apple has some clever new commercials, featuring John Hodgman, the resident “expert” on The Daily Show. Very likable ads comparing PCs and Macs, showing the PC guy…
NET NEUTRALITY
“Net neutrality” is a hot topic in Washington. The Internet was developed with a guiding philosophy that Internet service providers would treat all traffic equally….
MEDIA CENTER PCs AND INTEL’S VIIV
Many people are buying new computers with Windows XP Media Center Edition – it’s the version pre-installed on most consumer PCs these days. Its most visible feature…
EXTREMELY PORTABLE HARD DRIVE
It’s long been a stereotype that technology keeps making things smaller. Here’s the latest example: a 60Gb ($149.99) or 100Gb ($199.99) Maxtor OneTouch III Mini…
SKYPE AND WEBCAMS
Skype has a hard-earned reputation for handling Internet telephone calls with style – simple interface, great voice quality. Installing the software is a snap. Calling…