Automatic updates help to keep your Windows up-to-date. However, the update feature does not always work smoothly. At times, searching for updates fails with “error code 8000FFFF.” You can fix this easily.
Author: J.M.
Hotmail—from 1996 to 2010 and further
In the past two years, Microsoft has spent more energy in making Windows Live Hotmail even better. The result proves that these efforts were not in vain. But—what does “better” mean? What is important for a modern e-mail service in 2010 and beyond?
Webcam in Messenger – moving backwards?
With Windows Live Messenger 2011, webcam conversations are going to change. Up to now, you could view your contact’s webcam or let others view it, without launching a full video call. This is going to change soon.
Problems with .de domains
DE Domains have massive problems at the moment, caused by a general failure at the German domain registry DENIC, maintaining the German addresses.
Windows Live Essentials… 2011
When talking about the next version of Windows Live Essentials, we talked about its code name “Wave 4,” or about “Windows Live 2010.” Now, Francisco Martín García, related to Microsoft Iberia, has pointed out that the new version is not going to be called “2010.”
Bing screensaver now available
You are an avid user of Bing and love its daily background images? Microsoft has published a new screensaver with a collection of these images.
This Week’s Thoughts: Securing your wireless network
Is a WLAN operator legally responsible for strangers connecting to his network and getting criminal? The Federal Court of Germany will decide on 12 May. Though, everybody should operate a secured wireless network — for your own interest and regardless of the court’s judgment.
Showcasing Windows Live Messenger for iPhone
Last week only, Microsoft announced the introduction of Windows Live Messenger for Apple’s iPhone. Now, the new application was demonstrated for the first time in a video.
End of Life for Microsoft’s Usenet
Microsoft is going to close its activities in the usenet. Users are called to switch from newsgroups to the company’s forums.
The new Google
Did you google yet today? The Web gigant has launched the new search frontend with more than hundred small design improvements.