Learn how implementing SDL helps write more secure code by reducing the number and severity of vulnerabilities in your code.
The story now is that Microsoft researchers are working on a next-generation cloud-programming model along with associated tools. With a codename “Orleans” Microsoft’s new cloud programming model is under development.
One of my favourite things in Windows 7 is the cool Aero effects and features. Not only are the Aero effects nice to look at, but they also provide some functionality as well, see here for a walkthrough of them. You probably all love to customize Windows 7 as well, and Microsoft have done a good [...]
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Congratulations to all the winners of last week’s competition to win copies of the new Microsoft Press book Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out that has been written by one of the staff editors here at your very favourite site Windows7News.com. For those who weren’t so lucky we’ve obtained a special 30% discount code on both [...]
The TechRepublic Windows Blog member poll question: How many virtual Windows machines are you currently supporting?
Microsoft have today released a new test build of the beta version of Internet Explorer 9. The download, which is available here, “reflects developer feedback and delivers better performance as well as more standards support, like CSS3’s 2D transforms.” The release was announced during the keynote speech at the company’s PDC (professional Developer Conference) which [...]
For a limited time and while supplies last, Microsoft is bundling a Seagate 500GB portable Hard drive with purchase of Windows 7 from their website.
In the typical Windows 7 planning and migration process, departments involved half of all IT staff. A different study showed that firms spend 12 to 18 months on the planning process alone. The Windows 7 migration took longer than expected; one problem was application incompatibility and cited by 52 percent of the firms; this problem was one of the biggest cause of delays
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Following the lead of other software manufacturers, Microsoft announced the Games for Windows Marketplace, a new online PC games store.
Well the results are in for our competition to win copies of the new Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out by Mike Halsey, an editor here at your favourite tech website. The quality of the entries has been very high and a good few really made us chuckle :) Each winner will receive a copy of the [...]
See how your TechRepublic peers answered this question: Does loving your operating system really make sense?
If you are just getting started with Windows 7, or want an overview of the operating system’s capabilities, then you may want to consider a free video training tutorial by Lynda, a company that is known for its software training videos. A short survey needs to be filled out before a link to the Windows [...]
With the MacBook, Apple has raised the stakes for computer operations. The MacBook, like the iPhone and iPad before it, now has the ability to instantly resume or “instant on” as Apple calls it, with the touch of a button. But because the product can stay asleep for large periods of time, it becomes essentially the same [...]
My new book Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out from Microsoft Press is now officially on sale (and obviously I had a few drinkies last night to mark the occasion). You still have time to enter our exclusive competiton to win copies but as a taster, here’s an excerpt from Chapter 13… Why Problems Occur with Windows. ———————> [...]
Microsoft announced that it is in collaboration ageement with Cloud.com to provide integration and support to the Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V as part of the OpenStack project. This is an open source cloud-computing platform. By using OpenStack organizations and service providers will be able to run a mix of Microsoft and non-Microsoft infrastructure products with greater flexibility. Microsoft, as part of its collaborative [...]
To mark the release of Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out from Microsoft Press, that has been written by Mike Halsey, one of the editors here at your favourite Windows 7 website Windows7News.com, we have a fantastic competition in conjunction with our sister site www.ghacks.net and a massive 52 prizes to give away! The prizes here at Windows [...]
The use of a Windows 7 variant in automobiles is part of a push for in-car information and entertainment features at the touch of a button.
The days of Windows XP are drawing to a close as from today, the 1st anniversary of the launch of Windows 7, Microsoft will not allow any more new PCs to come pre-loaded with the venerable old operating system. Netbooks were the very last category to be allowed to carry XP, as reported today by [...]
The TechRepublic Windows Blog member poll question: Do you support accessibility options for your organization?
The new portal will tie closely together both Xbox LIVE and PC gaming in an effort to form a more cohesive gaming platform for PC and console users.
New York expects to see savings not only from the consolidation of different contracts, but also by shifting some of the city’s software needs to the cloud. The first phase of the deal will impact 30,000 city employees, and it will include various programs and software. 
Thankfully this problem doesn’t occur as frequently with Windows 7 compared to it’s predecessors, but the odd time it does happen. All is well, you’re in extreme multitasking mode, running a hundred and one things on 4 different monitors, and then suddenly, your computer seems to have a processor heartattack. It’s RAM becomes clogged up and nothing happens, [...]
Greg Shultz shows you how to use some of the new features in Windows 7's Event Viewer to investigate a slow boot time.There’s still time to enter our competition with a massive 52 prizes across two websites! To mark the release of Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out from Microsoft Press, that has been written by Mike Halsey, one of the editors here at your favourite Windows 7 website Windows7News.com, we have a fantastic competition in conjunction with our [...]
Failure Remediation – What happens if the Cloud transaction fails? What if the Cloud goes down? How long can you and your company afford to be down? What can you do to get back on line while you wait for the Cloud to get back on line?
Apple’s vision of PC computing is solely mobile-oriented, as is the case with the next “major” OS releas; OSX Lion.
The Halloween Theme For Windows 7 was not the only theme released today for the operating system. The second theme is called Lightning. Unlike the Halloween theme it is a standard theme without additional sounds. The theme consists of 14 lightning based wallpaper images which suit the time of the year in the northern hemisphere. [...]
It’s difficult to underestimate the impact on technology for the next few years that this month is bringing. So far, October 2010 has been a phenomenal month and there’s yet more still to come. I thought I’d give you a quick round up of some of the great things that have happened in just the last [...]
In addition to the existing suite of BPOS products, Microsoft is also adding Dynamics CRM Online into the Cloud Office 365 suite; it will provide updates to the core products in the suite.
In keeping with holiday events, Microsoft have been working away and released the Windows 7 Halloween theme for Windows 7 in time for the holiday season. It’s been dubbed “Eerie Autumn”, spooky I know. You can now truly celebrate the festivities with this spooky theme pack, complete with ghostly wallpapers and eerie sounds to match. There’s 15 [...]
Jack Wallen shows you how to set Windows desktop gadgets to 0% opacity which will then revert to 100% upon mouse-over.
In a surprising announcement, Microsoft’s Chief Software Architect resigned last night in an email to staff. Ozzie joined Microsoft in 2005 as Chief Technology Officer and took over the role of CSA after the departure of Bill Gates in 2008. At the time many people questioned his promotion, saying he wasn’t the right man for [...]
Microsoft announced a partnership Monday between Bing and Rap artist J-Z to promote his upcoming book, “Decoded.” How does a search engine get involved in this promotion you might ask? Well, this will involve a multi-platform search and an interactive game experience. The scheduled release of the book is to occur on Nov. 16, but [...]To mark the release of Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out from Microsoft Press, that has been written by Mike Halsey, one of the editors here at your favourite Windows 7 website Windows7News.com, we have a fantastic competition in conjunction with our sister site www.ghacks.net and a massive 52 prizes to give away! The prizes here at Windows [...]
Last week Google’s Vice-President of Engineering hit out at Microsoft’s new smartphone operating system, Windows Phone 7, saying that “the world doesn’t need another platform…I think the only reason you create another platform is for political reasons.” Now it’s the turn of the company’s CEO Eric Schmidt who has said “The hours I spend reprogramming my [...]
The latest Microsoft Press book “Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out” will be available to buy within two weeks and it’s been written by one of the regular editor/contributors here at you’re favourite Windows 7 website, Windows7News.com. You can still download a free sample chapter from the book HERE, in which you can find out about [...]
The TechRepublic Windows Blog member poll question: Does augmenting search with social media bring better results?
From this list, OEM’s can bypass the normal activation process, put the software on their machines and sell the package. To be sure, most, if not all, OEM’s won’t go that route.
Bot herders guard their botnets and invest large amounts of time, effort, and money in developing and making them work to their full capability. They spread their bots by a central command system to thousands or millions of computer users through the distribution of malicious software or user deception
Windows 7 has been a major success for Microsoft, mainly in the home and consumer market, but it’s also doing much better in the business sector than its predecessor Windows Vista. However, there are still many organizations to make the switch from Windows XP due to their reliance on old legacy applications that just aren’t compatible on [...]
Greg Shultz introduces you to some of the new troubleshooting features found in Microsoft Windows 7 Event Viewer.
Protect yourself from computer viruses using the free AVG Antivirus - Tutorial 4 - Other AVG features
Microsoft has been silent if not almost elusive on the subject of Mac compatibility, but there is hope.
Configuring and using shadow copy is not complicated, but it does require some specific knowledge about where these features are located.
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Protect yourself from computer viruses using the free AVG Antivirus - Tutorial 1 - Installing AVG (updated for AVG 2011)
As the first Windows 7 tablet rubs its eyes and emerges into the light for the first time, the question is being asked of how it will stack up against Apple’s iPad. I’ll be writing a full review of the ExoPC here for you in the next couple of weeks on Windows 7 News as a review unit is, [...]
On Tuesday 10-12-10, Microsoft Issued 49 security patches, the biggest ever. The security patches are to protect PC’s from hackers taking control of the system. This is because the Stuxnet virus, which attacked the Iranian nuclear power plant, can influence PC’s in a big way. The security patch affects Windows, Internet Explorer, and Office. Four [...]Windows 7 has proved hugely popular among the consumer and has already surpassed Windows Vista in terms of market share. Microsoft have their eyes firmly set on overtaking Windows XP at this stage but there’s still a long way to go before that happens. However, this latest report will be well received by the guys in Redmond. [...]
This, in turn, leads to the problem of data processing. In such a case, the promise of factual processing and data analysis can be very expensive. It could tie up hundreds of computers for long periods of time; it may even necessitate the purchase of more equipment to make the process happen.
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