BizSpark! Do you qualify for free Microsoft Software?

A friend pointed out to me that for entrepreneurs and startups that are working on developing new online tools there is a Microsoft resource that can provide support for new businesses. I don’t qualify for a number of reasons but I thought I’d make you aware of BizSpark; a Microsoft initiative aimed at assisting startups [...]

Recognize and avoid fraudulent e-mail to Microsoft customers

Below is a message included in the latest Microsoft security bulletin: If you receive an e-mail message that claims to be distributing a Microsoft security update, it is a hoax that may contain malware or pointers to malicious Web sites. Microsoft does not distribute security updates via e-mail. To receive automatic notifications whenever Microsoft Security [...]

Windows XP SP2 extended support ending July 13, 2010

Several weeks ago I got a Microsoft OEM newsletter informing me that Support for Windows XP with SP2 is ending July 13, 2010:  “Windows XP SP2 will no longer be the supported service pack level for Windows XP computers. Customers running Windows XP SP2 or a previous version of the OS will need to upgrade [...]

What cloud am I computing to?

People always like to tell me I have my head in the clouds; well guess what?  Now it’s the only place to be… Let me explain! Depending on your involvement with business computing, you may have heard the current buzz word “Cloud computing”. There are numerous definitions for cloud computing but simply put it’s online [...]

Are you ready for Windows 7.

In just two weeks, on Oct. 22, Microsoft’s long operating-system nightmare will be over.

Is Windows 7 a Network Solution?

I take my Lenovo X61 every where; it is the work horse of my day. I have had no caustic argument against Windows Vista in general, but as a work tool I found Vista slow and cumbersome to use for network discovery projects and it sometimes has difficulty moving between various Wi-Fi environments. I’ve been [...]

Microsoft and Yahoo unveil tie-up

Yahoo and Microsoft have announced a long-rumored internet search deal that will help the two companies take on chief rival Google. Microsoft’s search engine will power the Yahoo website and Yahoo will in turn become the advertising sales team for Microsoft’s online offering. Yahoo has been struggling to make profits in recent years. But last [...]

Microsoft Surface Demo @ CES 2008