Microsoft may distribute Windows 7 with the browser ballot screen proposed by the Windows team. The European Commission accepted the offer. From Windows 7 onwards, the user sees a selection dialog to install other browsers than Internet Explorer, when they set up the system. Within the dialog, the 5 most
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This Week’s Thoughts: Hidden data
Many people send texts, spreadsheets, photos and videos—while not knowing that they contain much information that other people can discover with ease and that might be indiscreet. Who has collaborated on the text? How often has it been revised? What camera and aperture has been used to take the photo?
More than 20,000 Hotmail passwords leaked
Several thousands passwords for European users of Microsoft’s e-mail and identity service Hotmail/Windows Live ID have been published on the Web, according to information published by Neowin. The Windows Live team states: We immediately requested that the credentials be removed and launched an investigation to determine the impact to customers.
Cloud computing and the environment
Being environmentally friendly, also known as “going green,” is very common, with more people getting the idea to save energy and resources. This might include shutting your computer down at nights vs. just using its stand-by mode; it might also include switching off devices when you don’t need them; but
The days are numbered for Messenger 2008
In this post: End of Life reached What people think Technical reasons Get Messenger 2009 In case of problems End of Life reached Starting September 15, 2009, users are required to have the latest version of Messenger installed on their computer in order to sign in and continue using the
Messenger: more information about messages not being sent problem
In the last hours, the number of people with problems to send instant messages through Windows Live Messenger’s network has greatly increased, fact that alerted the Windows Live Messenger team about possible server problems. The problem seems to have been solved, as said at MessengerSays blog, and we’ve been getting
How-to: Staying secure on the Web while being abroad
When it’s all about your own computer, things are normally not that important. But when you are abroad, for example using the Web on your friend’s computer or in a public school or library, you should be concerned about the security and privacy of your data. Especially when you want
Nasıl Yapılır: Başka bir yerde olduğunuzda İnternet’te Güvende Kalmak
Kendi bilgisayarımız söz konusu olduğunda, bilgilerinizi yazmanız önemli değildir. Ama başka yerde olduğunuzda, örneğin interneti arkadaşınızın bilgisayarınızdan veya okuldan veya kütüphaneden kullanıyorsanız, güvelik ve veri gizliliği konusunda endişeleniriz.
Clear your search history in Windows Live Toolbar
Windows Live Toolbar remembers what you have searched for lately. Here is how you can empty this search history: Start Internet Explorer. In the toolbar’s search box, enter the first letter of a phrase you have search for previously. Then click on “Clear previous searches”. Notes: To repeat a search,
Yahoo is socializing—or just copying Windows Live?
Yahoo! has updated Messenger and Mail with numerous new features. Send e-mails with attachments up to 25 MB (instead of 10 MB). Web mail: combined Calendar and Notes feature. Add attachments via drag and drop from your desktop. Images in mails are shown as previews, they are resizable and can