Microsoft is reportedly gearing up to release the Release Candidate of Internet Explorer 9 by the end of January 2011. The Redmond company has yet to confirm or deny third-party reports that claim to already have the IE9 RC availability deadline, or to comment in any way on the matter at hand. Various sources are indicating that IE9 RC will actually drop on January 28th, 2011 (via LiveSide and … [Read more...]
A new different version of Windows for Tablet PCs
Tech enthusiasts who have been flummoxed by Microsoft's slower-than-molasses reactions to new market trends such as motion gaming (Wii, 2006) smartphones (iPhone, 2007), and tablet computing (iPad, 2010) got a bit of good news this week: According to a Bloomberg report, the software giant is finally porting its Windows operating system to non-PC, thin and light hardware systems, opening up core … [Read more...]
What you must check while buying a Windows 7 based netbook
The netbook, as we have spoken on other occasions (Please check Tablet or Netbook : Which one to Buy? and UMPC: Advantages and disadvantages if you interested). They are small sized portable computers that give users the ability to carry a lightweight, economical and allows to perform basic tasks like reading mail, using a word processor , check the news, etc. Netbook gaining popularity among … [Read more...]
Thunderbay : Another Microsoft Codename revealed
There are a bunch of new codenames in this month™s update, including one I™ve been chasing for a while: œThunderbay. Thunderbay isn™t a product codename; it™s an Entertainment and Devices strategy codename. I provide more details on Microsoft Thunderbay in the introduction to this month™s Codename Tracker. (There are several other new Microsoft codenames, plus updates to many of the existing … [Read more...]
A brief history of Mouse: rubber ball, optical and wireless laser
we want to summarize the history of the mouse, the device which is so important that often it "prevents" us to use the keyboard, sometimes even we forget that computers have it. First patent was called XY position indicator for a display system, the most used name "mouse" was given by the team of Stanford University during its development as its shape and tail (cable) is reminiscent of a … [Read more...]
Computer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 : Chance of getting a glimpse of Windows 8?
Rumors are running like wildfire! Microsoft Windows users are now visualizing the probability of getting a glimpse of Windows 8 in Computer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 8 by Steve Ballmer. The rumor got its position in the internet from an news article published in The New York Times which mentions the chance of demonstration of Windows 8 : Next month, at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las … [Read more...]
Leaked news about Windows 8 : Wind 3D interface and much more
This news article reports unofficial and not confirmed, as a result of word of mouth. So rumors are circulating that it's worth, as well as could be false, may also prove true. Here is the news leaked, grouped into topics - The new Microsoft operating system will be 32-and 64-Bit. They denied rumors that claimed that it would be a 128-Bit. - Windows 8 will have two interfaces: the principal, … [Read more...]
Verve: an non Windows Microsoft operating system to ensure memory safety
High-level computer applications build on services provided by lower-level software layers, such as operating systems and language run-time systems. These lower-level software layers should be reliable and secure. Without reliability, users endure frustration and potential data loss when the system software crashes. Without security, users are vulnerable to attacks from the network, which often … [Read more...]
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for December 2010
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification issued: December 9, 2010 Microsoft Security Bulletins to be issued: December 14, 2010 This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on December 14, 2010. This bulletin advance notification will be replaced with the December bulletin summary on December 14, 2010. For more information about the bulletin … [Read more...]
Microsoft will integrate tracking protection in Internet Explorer
Microsoft plans to give users of its new internet browser the ability to stop certain sites from gathering information from users, as the company looks to head off federal online privacy legislation. The opt-in feature, called "tracking protection," is based on technology developed for Microsoft's current browser. It was downplayed as the world's largest software company tried to balance … [Read more...]
Windows 8: using the functions without loading the full OS
Microsoft is now dedicated to the development of manufacturing and software and hardware licensing might include a feature called 'Direct Experience' in Windows 8 or Windows vNext which would allow us to access a function without having to wait for the operating system loads completely. A few weeks ago some news leaked that could bring Windows 8, the operating system currently in development by … [Read more...]