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How to change the logon screen wallpaper on Windows 7
How to change the logon screen wallpaper on Windows 7
techspot.com — Be it screensavers, desktop wallpapers or font type and sizes, visual customization at the OS level is... usually important to all kinds of users. Recognizing this, Microsoft has made it easier than ever to apply and adjust individual themes with Windows ... (more) How to change the logon screen wallpaper on Windows 7
Colin McRae Dirt 2, DirectX 9 vs. DirectX 11, Test, Benchmark
Colin McRae Dirt 2, DirectX 9 vs. DirectX 11, Test, Benchmark
pcgameshardware.com — The PC version of Colin McRae: Dirt 2 has been delayed by Codemasters so that the developers... could integrate support for DirectX 11. Microsoft's new API delivers several new features some of which are used in the racing game. Yesterday PC Games ... (more) Colin McRae Dirt 2, DirectX 9 vs. DirectX 11, Test, ...

Microsoft Latest Blog Posts

GPS chip makers eyeing notebook market
104 minutes ago at DriverHeaven.net
Ubisoft plans 10 games for Natal, 4-5 for PS3 Motion Controller
10 hours ago at TechSpot
Microsoft investigating B(lack)SODs after Windows patches
10 hours ago at Ars Technica
Recent Microsoft Patches Causing System Crashes
10 hours ago at Maximum PC
Call of Duty Classic hits Xbox LIVE on Wednesday
12 hours ago at Neoseeker News Feed
Acer says Windows 7 good for sales
reuters.com — TOKYO (Reuters) - Taiwan's Acer Inc, the world's No.2 PC maker, said Microsoft Corp's Windows 7 operating... system launch last month has been positive for year-end PC sales, though the gains were within expectations. Acer's CEO said it was keeping its ... (more) Acer says Windows 7 good for sales
News: Microsoft: Project Natal to replace remote controls
gamesindustry.biz — The forthcoming Project Natal motion control technology could replace the television remote control in the future, automatically... scheduling content according to the people in a room, according to comments made by Xbox Live general manager ... (more) News: Microsoft: Project Natal to replace remote ...
Microsoft Expects Project Natal to Be a Giant Leap for TV
xbitlabs.com — Microsoft: Natal to Replace Remote Controls for TVs (more) Microsoft Expects Project Natal to Be a Giant Leap for TV
Latest Microsoft Patches Cause Black Screen of Death
pcworld.com — Microsoft's latest round of security patches appears to be causing some PCs to seize up and display... a black screen, rending the computer useless. The problem affects Microsoft products including Windows 7, Vista and XP operating systems, said Mel ... (more) Latest Microsoft Patches Cause Black Screen of Death
News around the web: Top 10 Black Friday Websites
techspot.com — Seven things a geek can do on Thanksgiving @ ITWorld... (more) News around the web: Top 10 Black Friday Websites
Tech Tip of the Week: How to Change the Logon Screen Wallpaper on Windows 7
Tech Tip of the Week: How to Change the Logon Screen Wallpaper on Windows 7
techspot.com — Be it screensavers, desktop wallpapers or font type and sizes, visual customization at the OS level is... usually important to all kinds of users. Recognizing this, Microsoft has made it easier than ever to apply and adjust individual themes with Windows 7. We looked at this last week showing you ... (more) Tech Tip of the Week: How to Change the Logon Screen ...
Macbooks Most Wished-For Laptops For Christmas 2009
technologyexpert.blogspot.com — As Cyber Monday approaches, it's interesting to take a look at Amazon.com's Most Wished For lists, particularly... as Amazon.com topped the list of online retailers on Black Friday. Among laptops (not netbooks), Apple on the list with the top three laptops (click above image to enlarge). That's ... (more) Macbooks Most Wished-For Laptops For Christmas 2009
Is Apple A Big Flash Memory Bully?  Yes, and No
Is Apple A Big Flash Memory Bully? Yes, and No
technologyexpert.blogspot.com — Gone are the days when people would point at Microsoft as the big bully. Now they also... point to Intel and Apple, and this story concerns Apple. It's well-known that Apple orders tons of flash RAM whenever they are planning a new device launch, and that influence on the market means that Apple ... (more) Is Apple A Big Flash Memory Bully? Yes, and No
Microsoft issues takedown for leaked COFEE software
techspot.com — Microsoft faced a bit of embarrassment earlier this month when their COFEE forensics tool leaked onto the... Web. The collection of programs and scripts is given to law enforcement to make PC forensics easy, and while it's composed of readily-available tools, it is still considered to be a ... (more) Microsoft issues takedown for leaked COFEE software
Gmail gets Offline attachment support
techspot.com — Google is furthering the offline capabilities of Gmail today with the introduction of attachments support. According to... the company, these was one of the most requested features for Offline Gmail and starting today, users can include will be able to attach files in offline mode the same way they ... (more) Gmail gets Offline attachment support
Security feature in IE8 exposes sites to XSS attacks
techspot.com — A recently added protection mechanism in IE8, intended to protect websites from cross-site scripting attacks, has ironically... been revealed to contain a design flaw that would potentially allow the exact opposite. According to The Register, this flaw enables cross-site scripting errors to be ... (more) Security feature in IE8 exposes sites to XSS attacks
Millions flock to Xbox Live's new social-media features
techspot.com — After talking about it for several months, Redmond finally rolled out its social-media update for Xbox Live... last week, allowing gamers to access Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm, as well as the Zune marketplace, and it seems that many people have flocked to the new features. (more) Millions flock to Xbox Live's new social-media features
Office 2010 scheduled for June release
techspot.com — Microsoft has already said it hopes to deliver the final version of Office 2010 in the first... half of next year, but the folks over at Neowin apparently have it on good authority that the software giant is right on track for a June launch. As many as six different flavors will be offered to ... (more) Office 2010 scheduled for June release
Freeware Files: Five Apps for Locking Down Your PC's Security!
Freeware Files: Five Apps for Locking Down Your PC's Security!
maximumpc.com — For those of us who download applications, programs, extensions, or really anything off the Internet in great... frequency, what's the best way to keep a computer completely protected from external threats? I'm talking about locking down your system tighter than a Supermax prison--not impacting ... (more) Freeware Files: Five Apps for Locking Down Your PC's ...
Recent Windows patches may cause black screens, free fix available
techspot.com — A Computerworld report suggests that Microsoft's most recent batch of security patches may be causing black screens... on some systems. According to Mel Morris, the CEO of security company Prevx, the issue was discovered last week and affects Windows 7, Vista and XP. It supposedly stems from ... (more) Recent Windows patches may cause black screens, free fix ...
Microsoft targets 2012 for Windows 8
Microsoft targets 2012 for Windows 8
arstechnica.com — When we first started posting news tidbits regarding Windows 8, we warned readers not to expect the... operating system to arrive until 2011 at the earliest, and we noted that 2012 was more likely. After the problems caused by the long ... (more) Microsoft targets 2012 for Windows 8
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