Using the telnet command, tech-savvy ones can remote control other computers or check HTTP, SMTP, POP3 and more plain-text connections over the web, by using the telnet command. Though, apparently this command has been removed in Windows 7. It has not.
Microsoft releases free website editor
By releasing the free website development environment WebMatrix, Microsoft continues collecting bonus points from web developers. After testing it for six months, the software has been released as final today.
How-to: Disable Windows Live Messenger
Even if you don’t use it for chatting with friends, Windows Live Messenger keeps starting up every time you start your computer. The solution: disable Messenger’s auto-start.
Lost Hotmail inboxes are now back
In the official Windows Live blog, Microsoft’s Chris Jones informed that the Hotmail problems have now been fixed. Since 30 December, more than 17,000 customers did not have access to their messages.
The 2010 Summary: Conclusion
At the end of 2010, we’re looking back to the last twelve months and ask ourselves: How has Windows Live developed in this year?
The 2010 Summary: Part II
A year in review: 2010 has been both interesting and surprising for me. In this recap of July to December, you will get to know why.
How-to: Hide Messenger Companion notifications
Need a break from your friends? Here’s a tip to hide Messenger Companion notifications.
How-to: Set your favorite mouse cursor
Microsoft has not changed the default mouse cursor in Windows since Windows Vista was published. The default pointer however is sometimes not quite visible. For my part, this is the most important reason why I am using a non-standard mouse cursor.
How-to: Hide Windows 7 libraries
In Windows 7, “My Documents” have been replaced by “Libraries”. However, not everybody uses the new folder structure.
The 2010 Summary, Part I
Once again, a year is over — for me, 2010 was very interesting. Much has happened, including unforeseen events. Come with me on a timeline journey and let’s think back to the most interesting events in 2010!