Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista was released to Windows Update today. We’ve been using it since the early beta versions, and we’ll share some of what you can expect when installing on your system(s).
If you remember XP SP1, you may be underwhelmed with Windows Vista SP1. However, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. [...]

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Microsoft and Dell have joined forces with (Product) Red. For every (Product) Red branded Dell product sold, Microsoft and Dell will make a donation to this charity that provides global AIDS support, with a focus on women and children in Africa. At no extra cost to the buyer.

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Who says only Apple can be cool and hip?

Bill’s Last Day: The CES Keynote video
(requires Silverlight to view)

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What happened to my free, over-the-air TV? If you’re reading this, odds are that it doesn’t apply to you. But, it may apply to someone close to you.
Beginning Feb. 18, 2009, anyone who does not own a television with a digital tuner will cease to receive their programming via over-the-air antennas. They will no longer [...]

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Webroot has begun offering their Spysweeper antispyware product free for one year. Sounds like a great deal, right? A couple of years ago, we would have whole heartedly agreed. Spysweeper was once a darling. Effortlessly removing infections like Nail, and Aurora when manual removal efforts required much more effort.
However, Spysweeper hasn’t kept pace with recent [...]

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For obvious reason, free security applications are often the most popular. However, the definition of free has taken on new meaning lately.
Many free security applications are being bundled with toolbars, and/or gather information about your system and surfing habits. Often these add-ons are installed by default, and not clearly explained. Here are some examples:

Recently it [...]

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We’re proud to announce the Malware Classroom at What the Tech has reopened! Founded in 2003, the Classroom started with Tom Coyote, and What the Tech will continue its mission of teaching the next generations of malware fighters. As always, it remains free. If you’d like more information, to join the classroom, or just spread [...]

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Windows Live services have been ever expanding, and seemingly ever in beta. Today marks the final launch versions of a number of Windows Live Services in the Windows Live Suite:
Windows Live Mail.
Windows Live Messenger.
Windows Live Spaces.
Windows Live Photo Gallery.
Windows Live Events.
Windows Live Writer.
Windows Live OneCare Family Safety.
Windows Live for Windows Mobile.What is Windows Live? According [...]

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This past week I was invited with other Featured Community Members from around the world to attend the Windows Consumer Experience Space, in New York City. At Peter White Studios, we were given the opportunity for some one-on-one time with Microsoft senior program managers, and some hands-on time with new Vista systems, and Vista Certified [...]

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As a frequent visitor I noticed the homepage has been updated. Nice clean design! Are you changing the contents too? It seems there are more questions.

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