Feb 1, 2007 | Vista, WinXP
There’s no shortage of lists of Vista features but this is a particularly good one – with a minimum of fuss, the chart in the middle compares Windows Vista to Windows XP, feature by feature, to show what’s new, what’s improved, and what’s...
Jan 30, 2007 | Vista, WinXP
Windows Vista is here.After using it for two months and studying hard, here are some of the conclusions I’ve reached.Windows Vista is a wonderful operating system. There are genuine improvements in appearance and security; there are important new features for...
Jan 23, 2007 | computers, Vista, WinXP
The first thing I do with any new computer is uninstall most of the applications bundled by the computer manufacturer. Microsoft reps at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show said that PC makers are undermining the quality and reputation of Windows by including so many...
Jan 20, 2007 | mobile, SBS, software, WinXP
The dates for Daylight Savings Time are changing this year, as required by a law passed in 2005. It turns out your computer doesn’t yet know about that and is fully prepared to muck up appointments in Outlook for the few weeks that are different in the spring...
Jan 16, 2007 | OneCare, security, WinXP
The upcoming update to Windows Live OneCare version 1.5 is going to have one unexpected wrinkle – the kind that makes people feel confused and overwhelmed.It starts with a wonderful advance in OneCare. In the new version, OneCare completely integrates protection...
Jan 15, 2007 | OneCare, security, WinXP
Windows Live OneCare users will receive an automatic update to version 1.5 at the end of January. Most changes are modest, but there will be more options for backups – they’ll be able to be scheduled more often and sent to network drives in addition to...
