Archive for March 29th, 2010

Early adopters very satisfied with Windows 7

Windows 7 adoption and satisfaction have both been exceptionally high from the start, according to two new reports from Forrester Research. The first report notes that the early adopters which drive the initial success of most tech products are very satisfied with the key new features; consumers who adopted Windows 7 in forth quarter were generally very satisfied with their PCs.

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Microsoft releases set of guidelines for Internet Explorer add-ons

Microsoft has released a set of guidelines and requirements for add-ons, that extend Internet Explorer.  Users of Internet Explorer expect to be in full control of their browser and browser settings,… For more visit The Windows Club.

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A Zune HD 64GB May be Near

Okay, so this is not technically Windows 7 news, but Engadget has reported a shot of a 64GB Zune HD option that was posted on the Zune’s website and subsequently removed immediately. I figured some of our readers might be interested in this bit of news if they currently own or might be considering a new Zune. Courtesy of Engadget This leak comes in the wake of a price drop in the current Zune HD line with the 32GB version now available at $199 (DELL offers the 16GB for $149).

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Streamarmor Scans Your PC For Alternate Data Streams

Alternate data streams (ads) are a feature of Microsoft’s Windows NTFS file system that can be used to add data to existing files, for instance text to a text file that does not become visible if the original file is opened in a text editor. The hidden nature of alternate data streams have made them attractive for malicious users who use the streams to store malicious files so that they are harder to detect by the user

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etc: Old rumors of a 64GB Zune HD have received new strength thanks to the official Zune website (mention since removed).

Old rumors of a 64GB Zune HD have received new strength thanks to the official Zune website (mention since removed). Read More: Engadget , Ars Technica Read the comments on this post

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The road to forcing people off Windows XP

There’s not much Microsoft can really do to stop people using XP and force them to upgrade to the, just as fast and way more secure, Windows 7.

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Website Security Testing Software Websecurify

Webmasters need to be jack of all trades. They need to configure and design their websites, interact with the community, make regular backups and ensure that the website is secure and up to date so that it cannot be hacked, at least not by button pushers. Tools aid the webmaster in securing and testing the website

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How to Configure, Rename, Backup, Restore Power Plans in Windows 7

A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how computers use and conserve power. You can create custom power plans to help users configure a power plan that is..

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Windows Live Wave 4 Milestone 2 leaked, screenshots galore

Screenshots of Windows Live Wave 4 have been leaking for quite some time, but now a build of Essentials has finally leaked. The build number is 15.2.2585.0122, where the first two suggests it is part of the Milestone 2 branch. This is an old build

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Features missing in Windows Phone 7 Series

Windows Phone 7 Series is one of the most consistently discussed topics on the web over the past two weeks now!  There are however, a few features or provisions missing and which need to be included… For more visit The Windows Club.

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