Windows XP Service Pack 3 nearing completion
Saturday March 29, 2008
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is available, and Windows XP Service Pack 3 (XP SP3) is following close on its heels. If you've been using Automatic Updates to keep XP ... Read More
Book Review: Windows Vista Security
Tuesday March 25, 2008
Windows Vista has been called the most secure version of Windows, yet it is still vulnerable to some attacks. Windows Vista Security: Securing Vista Against Malicious Attacks attempts to explain ... Read More
Find it Fast with Desktop Search
Sunday March 23, 2008
One of my favorite features of Windows Vista is the integrated desktop search. With it, you can find almost any kind of file - documents, pictures, movies - fast. I ... Read More
Keeping track of events and appointments
Thursday March 20, 2008
Keeping track of appointments, events, projects, and other tasks can be a challenge. Windows Calendar, an application included with Windows Vista, can help you out. Using Calendar, you can note ... Read More
Getting Vista Service Pack 1
Tuesday March 18, 2008
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 was released to the public today. You can wait another month or longer to have Automatic Updates install it automatically, or you can use Windows ... Read More
Customize the Windows Taskbar
Monday March 17, 2008
The Windows taskbar usually sets across the bottom of the screen and provides access to programs and tools. By customizing the taskbar, you can make it easier for you to ... Read More
Four Critical Microsoft Office Security Bulletins
Thursday March 13, 2008
Microsoft released four critical security bulletins this month, and all four address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. To determine what patches you need, visit the Windows Update site if you use ... Read More
Getting Started in Windows Vista
Tuesday March 11, 2008
Windows Vista has been out for over a year, but it may be new to you. If you need a little help getting started, take a look at my Getting ... Read More
Internet Explorer 8 Beta Available
Thursday March 6, 2008
The Internet Explorer team has released a beta of Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft's popular web browser. While anyone can download it, the beta is intended for web designers and developers ... Read More
Vista Prices Drop
Tuesday March 4, 2008
Microsoft dropped the prices for upgrade copies of Vista Home Premium and Vista Ultimate this week. It's now $129 to upgrade from XP to Vista Home Premium, or $219 to ... Read More
How to scan a disk for errors
Sunday March 2, 2008
My laptop has been misbehaving lately, and after being forced to shut it down improperly several times, I wanted to check the hard disk for errors. It might be a ... Read More