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Microsoft Releases Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Posted on February 29, 2012 by blakehandler

Microsoft has released their Windows 8 Consumer Preview – It’s Windows reimagined and reinvented from a solid core of Windows 7 speed and reliability. It’s an all-new touch interface. It’s a new Windows for new devices. Available in: Chinese (Simplified) … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Updates Kinect SDK for Windows 7 & Windows 8

Posted on January 6, 2012 by blakehandler

Kinect for Windows SDK v1.0 Beta 2 includes APIs, sample code, and drivers. Developers can create rich experiences by using Kinect sensor technology on computers running Windows 7 or Windows 8 Developer Preview. Additional Resources: Kinect for Windows Coding4Fun’s Kinect Projects … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Brings Windows Phone Xbox Companion to iPhones

Posted on December 8, 2011 by blakehandler

My Xbox LIVE – “Take your Xbox LIVE experience wherever you go with the My Xbox LIVE app. Track and compare your achievements, connect with your Xbox LIVE friends, and change up your 3D Avatar. Review all your recent great games … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Windows Defender Offline Beta (Boots from CD, DVD or USB)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by blakehandler

What is Windows Defender Offline Beta?  “Sometimes, malicious and other potentially unwanted software, including rootkits, try to install themselves on your PC. This can happen when you connect to the Internet or install some programs from a CD, DVD, or … Continue reading →

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Microsoft is Looking for "Pilots" to Test New FLIGHT Sim Program!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by blakehandler

Microsoft is looking for people to beta test their new FLIGHT simulation program, scheduled to kick-off in January 2012. Sign-up Here –> Microsoft FLIGHT Beta

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Microsoft Releases Updated Internet Explorer 10 Platform Preview for Windows 8

Posted on November 30, 2011 by blakehandler

Microsoft has released an updated Internet Explorer 10 Platform Preview for Windows 8. With this fourth Platform Preview, developers can start working with more site-ready HTML5 technologies. MSIE 10 Highlights: Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) for safe use of XMLHttpRequest across … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Opens Security Essentials Beta Program

Posted on November 29, 2011 by blakehandler

Microsoft has opened their Security Essentials Beta program. The Public Beta program is a fully functional antimalware app with ongoing updates to help protect your PC from viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.  In addition to ongoing virus and spyware … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Opens Security Essentials Beta Registration

Posted on November 19, 2011 by blakehandler

Microsoft has opened the registration for the Beta of their next version of Microsoft Security Essentials. New features in the Beta of Microsoft Security Essentials include:  Enhanced protection through automatic malware remediation – The Beta will clean high-impact malware infections … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Updates Outlook 2010 "No Reply All" Add-in Preventing Email Mistakes

Posted on November 15, 2011 by blakehandler

One of my favorite free Outlook 2010 add-ins from Microsoft Research, NoReplyAll, has received an update making it even easier to use! The NoReplyAll software prevents Outlook 2010 users from replying to all the recipients of your message or forwarding … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Unifies "Language Input Tool"

Posted on November 10, 2011 by blakehandler

Microsoft has two existing “specific” Language Input Tools: Indic Language Input Tool helps enter Indian text (Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, & Telugu). Maren type Arabic in Roman characters (Romanized Arabic, Arabizi, Arabish or Franco-Arabic) and … Continue reading →

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