Mar8th2010

Take A Closer Look At Windows Live Offerings

March 8th, 2010


They’re at it again! Seems like Microsoft just keeps changing what Windows Live means, and re-branding existing things as Windows Live and basically confusing the heck out of everyone.

But if you look past all the hoopla, you may find a couple of great apps in there, available for free to everyone. Read More…

Mar1st2010

BEWARE – The End Of Windows XP Is Near!

March 1st, 2010


At least for those folks still running XP with Service Pack 2 or earlier.

Some of Microsoft’s older operating systems will soon take another step towards the end of their lifecycles.
Businesses using Windows XP will need to upgrade to Service Pack 3 (SP3) of the operating system by Read More…

Feb22nd2010

Is The Internet Making Us Stupid?

February 22nd, 2010


Though it may not always feel like it, the Internet is actually making us smarter, at least according to a new survey of scientists, business leaders, and technology developers.

A collection of over 900 experts interviewed for the Pew Internet report The Future of the Internet IV, released last Friday Read More…

Feb15th2010

Attention Parents – Social Networking At Its Worst

February 15th, 2010

I was recently made aware of a relatively new website that causes me some concern. The website’s name is ChatRoulette.com.

I’m especially concerned for parents of younger children, t-weens and teens who have un-tethered or un-limited internet access, free of parental monitoring. Read More…

Feb8th2010

Microsoft prepares free upgrade program for Office buyers

February 8th, 2010

Just like it does with Windows to keep the bottom from dropping out of the market in the months prior to the launch of a new release, Microsoft does the same with Office via its Tech Guarantee program. It looks like that free-upgrade program is about to begin for Office 2010.

The upgrade program runs between Read More…