Archive for July, 2010
What Will Be In Zune 5.0?
This fall, probably in conjunction with the release on Windows Phone 7, we will probably see a refresh to the Zune software. It could possibly be called Zune 4.7, but I would think the update will be more comprehensive and be known as Zune 5.0. What will it contain? That is pure speculation at this [...]
The New Google Analytics
Yesterday I received an interesting email from Google regarding their Analytics program, which I use on all of my sites. If you don’t use it then let me recommend it now. It’s free and it it gives you great information about exactly how people are finding your site and what they are doing when they [...]
Outlook Social Connector
On July 13, 2010 Microsoft released Outlook Social Connector. This brings support for Facebook and Windows Live Messenger directly into Outlook, allowing you to keep with you social network activities right in with you Email and calendar. This move makes perfect sense and probably should have happened before this, but better late than never. This [...]
Windows 7 Family Pack to Make a Comeback
A reliable source inside Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 7 Family Pack (3 licenses) will be making a comeback this holiday season. The price will be $149.99, but I have no dates as of yet. This is a GREAT deal for most every family, since most today have at least a desktop and a [...]
Tuner-Free TV in Media Center
Media Center is one of the most underrated technologies Microsoft has ever introduced. It allows you to enjoy live and recorded TV, video, movies, music and pictures with an interface suitable for the living room and compatible with a remote control. Despite this, not many users of Media Center actually use it for it’s main [...]
Windows 7 Quick Tip – Check Ink Levels
Just a quick tip here that many of you may already know. But, for those who are always surprised and caught off guard when the low ink light starts blinking on the printer, here’s how to give yourself some warning. And, there’s no need to install a third-party utility. It’s built right into Windows. 1. [...]
Rotating Wallpaper in Windows 7
Everyone has their personal wallpaper on their Windows PC. It’s one of the first things most people due to customize a computer. Some people even change it periodically, but I suspect many never do. The idea of Wallpaper (now called Desktop Background by Microsoft) has been around since Windows 95. However, Windows 7 improves on [...]
Autostitch for Windows
If you are a Windows user and have any interest in photography, then you will want to check out Autostitch. For the non-initiated, autostitch is a program that stitches together a series of photos into one big panorama. It’s free of charge and pretty darn simple to use. Honestly, the hardest part is taking the [...]
The Cheapest Way to Get Microsoft Software
If you need more than, even, one copy of any particular Microsoft program, then Technet is, by far, the best way to go. Depending on what you need, there are three ways to go – Standard, Professional, and Professional with Media. Now, let’s be clear, Technet is geared towards IT pros. It was put in [...]
