Gamers urged to switch to Windows 7
June 18, 2009
The head of the firm behind games such as Demigod is encouraging PC gamers to upgrade to Windows 7. It’s a boost to Microsoft after game developers reacted underwhelmingly to the Vista market.
Archive for June, 2009
Google Apps and Outlook not playing nicely
June 17, 2009
Microsoft has warned users of Google Apps that a new tool for syncing the system to Outlook is faulty. Using the tool unintentionally stops Windows Desktop Search from accessing Outlook messages.
Microsoft’s antivirus software, Morro, leaks early
June 17, 2009
Morro, Microsoft’s new free antivirus software is on its way sometime in the second half of 2009, but some screen shots of it in action have already leaked. They may not exactly be awe-inspiring but they do at least prove the existence of Microsoft Morro.
Microsoft goes to court over click fraud
June 16, 2009
Microsoft is suing three people for click fraud: repeatedly clicking on adverts simply to waste the advertiser’s money. The case, aimed at a relatively small-scale operation, appears to be both a warning and a test of the law.
Microsoft dissuades employees from owning iPhones
June 15, 2009
The iPhone is a brilliant piece of equipment. It’s the one Apple product that I, as an Apple hater, would love to own. And there are clearly some Microsoft employees who feel the same way. Which clearly isn’t on. Especially when Microsoft was paying for these employees to own a slice of the competition.
Microsoft takes action over Bing porn problems
June 15, 2009
Microsoft has revised its Bing search engine to make it easier for parents to block content unsuitable for children. It follows complaints that the site allowed users to view hardcore pornography clips without leaving Bing.
Should Microsoft offer just one version of Windows 7, rather than six?
June 15, 2009
Windows 7 is now just five months away from release, with Oct. 22 being confirmed as the date of its debut. I say “it” but maybe I should say “they” instead, as there will be six different versions of the new OS released. Are these different flavors really necessary or do they just confuse and pollute the Windows experience?
Microsoft loses Money – or at least drops it down the back of the sofa
June 14, 2009
First Encarta, now Money. What other high profile products will Microsoft kill off in the near future? The company has confirmed plans to discontinue Microsoft Money at the end of this month. Which in he middle of a recession is surely a questionable decision.
European officials dismiss browser-free Windows proposal
June 12, 2009
European Union officials have already rejected Microsoft’s offer to sell Windows in Europe without any browser. The quick response suggests officials are not interested in doing a deal and still intend to hit Microsoft with a big punishment.
Microsoft to release Windows 7 without IE browser in Europe
June 12, 2009
Europe isn’t going to get Windows 7. Oh no, we’re special, and are consequently going to get Windows 7 E, a version of the Vista successor without Internet Explorer built-in. Microsoft decided on this course of action to appease EU regulators’ antitrust concerns about IE being bundled with all copies of Microsoft operating systems.
Microsoft testing free anti-virus software
June 11, 2009
Microsoft is testing an early draft of its free antivirus software, codenamed Morro. It says a trial version will be publicly released “soon” but didn’t confirm a date.
Patch Tuesday sets update record
June 10, 2009
It was already known this month’s ‘Patch Tuesday’ update would be the biggest of 2009. But with 31 fixes, 18 for problems ranked critical, it’s in fact the biggest of all time.
Google not concerned by Bing – Schmidt dismisses Microsoft search
June 10, 2009
Google recently rolled out its new search engine. Named Bing, which many people are inferring stands for ‘But It’s Not Google’, it’s Microsoft’s best effort in the online search sector yet, although that really isn’t saying too much. So what does Google, the market leader, think of Bing? Not much by the sounds of it.
Microsoft schools compensation could buy Macs
June 9, 2009
Microsoft could find itself in the embarrassing position of funding Macs for schools. It’s paying around $80 million in compensation to schools in Wisconsin which can be spent on technology – and not just Microsoft products.
Apple bashes Microsoft and Windows 7 at WWDC 2009
June 9, 2009
The Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) began today in San Francisco. This annual Apple love-in sees Steve Jobs and co. make their high-profile announcements about new hardware and software. Most of us couldn’t give two hoots, but the Apple fanboys lap it up every single year. But this year saw my ears pricked by one of the tactics used during a keynote speech – some good old-fashioned Microsoft bashing.
