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Archive for September 2007

September 30th, 2007

Congratulations to Halo 3

Congratulations to Halo 3 as its success is nothing short of a Hollywood blockbuster movie opening week. Microsoft’s Halo 3 has racked up $170 million in record sales in the first 24 hours. That amount still doesn’t include international releases. This is bigger than Spiderman 3’s $ 151 million opening weekend.
If you still don’t have […]

By Milo -- 3 comments

September 30th, 2007

Link Reads: 0930

New D-Link MediaLounge(R) Player Extends the Microsoft Windows Media Center Experience to Any TV (CNN)
Microsoft Excel Fails Math Test (AP)
Microsoft looks to claw in more ads (Telegraph)
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September 30th, 2007

Things You Should Know When Applying Windows Vista Service Pack Beta 1

In case you have a copy of Windows Vista Service Pack Beta 1, below are the things you should know:
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September 30th, 2007

Tips & Tricks: How to Change Default Large Start Menu Icons

I hate the large start menu icons and as such I decided to change them. You should be able to change them by right-clicking on the start menu, click on properties and while the “Start Menu” is chosen click on the “customize” button.
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September 30th, 2007

Tips & Tricks: Customize Your Windows Vista Folders

Windows Vista gives you the option to customize your Windows Vista folders according to different types namely Documents, Pictures and Videos, Music Details, Music Icons,
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September 30th, 2007

Tips & Tricks: Change Vista Start Menu to XP Start Menu

During my first use of Windows Vista I found the new start menu awkward. I only like the idea of the search menu, but other than that, I still like the old XP look.
You can bring it back by right-clicking on the start menu, properties, choose Classic Start Menu and click on apply button.
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By Milo -- 3 comments

September 29th, 2007

Internet TV on Windows Vista

Microsoft is making great grounds in invading the living room with the realization of their vision that started almost six years ago when they introduced XBox back in 2001.
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September 29th, 2007

How Big was Microsoft Hit

A funny article by David Zeiler of Baltimore Sun makes Apple look so good. For one, they had a few hundred thousand pieces of MAC sales increase this quarter, and ah — I think it stops there.
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September 27th, 2007

Link Reads: 09.27

Windows Vista Poses Challenges to Emulation Vendors (IT Jungle)
Why Microsoft must abandon Vista to save itself (CNet)
Vista Problems To Be Fixed Soon Claim Microsoft (Smart House)
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September 27th, 2007

Quick Response from Microsoft for Ultimate Extras

Microsoft took the heat when they were branded as Con artists after they seemed to have dumped Windows Vista Ultimate extras altogether with the release of their Windows Vista Service Pack.
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September 27th, 2007

Superior Sound System for Windows Vista

Windows Vista would be treated to a superior sound system with QSound Labs, Inc. & VIA Technologies collaborating to bring a sound system like no other.
QSound Labs, Inc. is the leading technology developer of audio and voice software solutions while VIA Technologies, Inc., is the leading innovator of high performance audio silicon. They have announced […]

By Milo -- 0 comments

September 26th, 2007

Windows Web Server 2008 RC0 together with Windows Vista SP1

Microsoft has just released their Windows Vista Service Pack beta version, and now they have released Windows Server 2008. Microsoft seems to be in a roll right now.
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September 26th, 2007

Windows Vista Ultimate Extras are Extra Gone

Microsoft explained before that they would improve in their release of Windows Vista Ultimate Extras; however, it seems they have changed their minds.
Below is the current Windows Vista Ultimate page:

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September 25th, 2007

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta Released

That is right! We have reported how Microsoft has not yet delivered their Windows Vista promise; but fortunately they have released it privately to a group of Beta tester.
The number of people who gets the beta version may not be the entire 1500 beta testers confirmed for the testing; but this is still good […]

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September 23rd, 2007

Link Reads: 09.23

Microsoft tries to improve Vista photo features (CNet)
How do I… Add and customize sidebar gadgets in Microsoft Windows Vista? (ZDNet)
Drive doesn’t have to crash for files to be damaged (NWSource)
The quad-core project - Gaming still better under XP than Vista (ZDNet)
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September 22nd, 2007

Best Free Windows Vista Download

Preston Gralla of PC Advisor came up with his list of the 20 Best Free Windows Vista Downloads.
There are so many interesting downloads led by Vista Smoker Pro that is worth trying.
The list includes:
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September 22nd, 2007

2 Percent of Companies Upgraded to Windows Vista in UK

People who hate Windows Vista are feasting that only 2 percent of companies in UK have upgraded to Windows Vista.
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September 22nd, 2007

Warning on Windows Vista Power Buttons

I have talked about the Windows Vista Power Buttons and how I have been using it for months.
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September 22nd, 2007

Lenovo: Downgrading from Windows Vista to Windows XP

Lenovo is making downgrade from Windows Vista to Windows XP easy by providing Windows XP Recovery CD media. This is valid until July 31, 2008.
In an excerpt of their online guide:
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By Milo -- 1 comment

September 22nd, 2007

Silent Push for Windows XP

Microsoft is reported to be quietly allowing PC makers to offer Windows XP downgrade. This should give buyers the option to choose what operating system they would like.
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By Milo -- 1 comment

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