Windows
Live Too Local For Some
A member
of MSN's Virtual Earth team was compelled to post a response to security concerns
raised over the Windows Live Local "Locate Me" feature. Mike Liebhold was astonished
to find just how well "Locate Me" works in Windows Live Local. Liebhold's IP address
shows him being...
http://www.winxpdigest.com/2005/1215.html
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12.15.05 |
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Microsoft Patch Management For Home Users
With easy
access to Broadband and DSL the number of people using the Internet has skyrocketed
in recent years. Email, instant messaging and file sharing with other Internet
users has also provided a platform for faster spreading of viruses, Trojans and
Spyware. Being on the Internet...
http://www.winxpdigest.com/2005/1122.html
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11.22.05 |
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Get The Vista Sidebar In Windows XP
I am now running the Windows Vista sidebar in Windows XP. How to do it? Well,
its not easy… Just follow the instructions here. Basically, you download the Sidebar files, then download the patch. Copy the Parts folder to your created User\Parts folder, apply the...
http://www.winxpdigest.com/2005/1025.html
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10.25.05 |
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Backups - One Key To Business Survival
Your customer data is a precious resource that can literally be worth its weight
in gold! If used properly, it can be repeatedly mined for additional sales and
referrals. Do you use this gold mine to increase the profitability of your business?
http://www.winxpdigest.com/2005/0921.html
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09.21.05 |
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New WinFS Released to Developers in Beta Form
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Microsoft
30 Percent Better Than Linux
Linux gets
the hard shutdown as Microsoft garners a three-year contract with the Central
Scotland Police. It's been a rough few days for open source. Bruce Perens criticized
the OSDL Patent Commons Program at LinuxWorld, and Firefox has seen a small drop
in market share...
http://www.winxpdigest.com/2005/0815.html
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08.15.05 |
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Microsoft
Anti-Piracy Plan Launched
The Windows
Genuine Advantage program has moved from an optional one to a requirement to obtain
updates. The transition of the WGA program means users will have their version
of Windows verified online when attempting to retrieve a software update.
http://www.winxpdigest.com/2005/0728.html
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07.28.05 |
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Spyware
Attacks! Windows Safe Mode Is No Longer Safe
Spyware
and viruses are getting craftier. New methods allow them to boot up even when
the user attempts to use safe mode; making them extremely hard to remove. Many
of us have run into an annoying and time-consuming error: With your machine running
goofey you decide to run a scan for trojans and spyware.
http://www.winxpdigest.com/2005/0630.html
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06.30.05 |
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Microsoft
Makes Some Progress, Says EU
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Bloggin'
Longhorn? Microsoft Wants You!
Microsoft
has put out the word via Robert Scoble that Microsoft is looking for a few good
bloggers to help critique there new version of Windows in the coming months before
its release. Team 99 as it is being called needs folks who know Windows and know
how to blog.
http://www.winxpdigest.com/2005/0505.html
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05.05.05 |
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Microsoft
Issues A Number Of Security Updates
A day after
the SP2 block expired, Microsoft released a number of updates addressing security
issues affecting Windows, Office, Messenger, and Exchange. Of the eight updates
(five for Windows), five are considered to be critical.
http://www.winxpdigest.com/2005/0414.html
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04.14.05 |
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The
Cheapest Way To Speed Up Your PC
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Moving
Back In Time
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Another
Internet Explorer Hole Found?
Security
experts from Symantec and Finjan have posted information about a new vulnerability
that affects Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser, even versions that have the
Service Pack 2 update.
http://www.winxpdigest.com/2005/0121.html
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01.21.05 |
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