Monthly Archives: October 2008

Getting Windows Live Mesh Working on Windows 7

Posted on October 30, 2008 by blakehandler

From Microsoft’s MSDN Blogger, Chris Koenig: "For those of you experimenting with Windows 7, here’s an update you’ll need to apply to get Mesh working on your new OS.  Just create a REG file with the following information in it, … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Free Web Networking Tool: Visual Round Trip Analyzer

Posted on October 30, 2008 by blakehandler

  Microsoft’s Visual Round Trip Analyzer tool helps web developers and testers visualize the download of their page, identify best practices and changes that improve web performance. The network Round-Trip between the client and server(s) is the single biggest impact to … Continue reading →

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Secunia Updates Personal Software Inspector (PSI) – Release Candidate 4

Posted on October 30, 2008 by blakehandler

  Secunia’s Personal Software Inspector (PSI) is the vulnerability scanner for your personal computer. It is the FREE security tool designed with the sole purpose of helping you secure your computer from software vulnerabilities.   Software vulnerabilities affect all applications … Continue reading →

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Ultimate List of Free Windows 7 Software & Resources from Microsoft

Posted on October 29, 2008 by blakehandler

  Microsoft’s Windows 7 is new, but there’s already a great deal of “Free Software & Resources for Windows 7” –> Windows 7 90-Day Eval    COMPATIBILITY TESTS:   Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans PCs, programs & devices to check … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Gets Into the Halloween Spirit with Lots of Free Software

Posted on October 26, 2008 by blakehandler

  With so many Microsoft resources, it seemed fitting at this time of year to hand-out some of Microsoft’s free Halloween Treats! (^_^) FREE HALLOWEEN MOBILE SOFTWARE: This Halloween, treat your phone to a little eye candy with these special Owners Circle … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Updates Windows Vista Internet Communications Software Drivers

Posted on October 26, 2008 by blakehandler

  Microsoft has updated their webcam & headset Windows Vista Internet Communications Software Drivers. (Thanks Pierre) –> Download LifeCam 2.04 32-bit and 64-bit for Windows Vista LifeCam Webcam Features: Windows Live Call Button: Starting a video conversation is easy—just press this button, … Continue reading →

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Yahoo Halts Windows Vista Development of Yahoo Messenger

Posted on October 25, 2008 by blakehandler

  YAHOO! "We have discontinued stand-alone releases of the Yahoo! Messenger for Vista application in order to focus on delivering one Windows experience that is optimized for all Windows users." BLAKE: It’s disappointing that Yahoo would halt the development of … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Updates “Image Composite” Panoramic Editor

Posted on October 23, 2008 by blakehandler

  Microsoft’s Image Composite Editor is an advanced panoramic image stitcher. The application takes a set of overlapping photographs of a scene shot from a single camera location and creates a high-resolution panorama incorporating all the source images at full … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Updates “Get Started Tab” Add-on for Excel 2007

Posted on October 22, 2008 by blakehandler

  The "Get Started Tab for Excel " add-in addes commands giving you easy access to free content on Office Online, such as training courses, video demos, and other Office Online content designed to help you learn Excel 2007 quickly. An … Continue reading →

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CBS Radio Launches Pandora Killer “Play.IT”

Posted on October 19, 2008 by blakehandler

  Welcome to the future of radio! Play.it is the next generation radio tool from CBS Radio, developed and created by a dedicated team of radio lovers with the intention of offering one of the largest digital music libraries in … Continue reading →

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