November, 2010

Take a look at the picture above. The software on the left is counterfeit. The software on the right is genuine. Compared side-by-side, there are subtle, yet noticeable, differences between the two versions. But what if you had only one version in front of you? It’s likely you would not be able to tell the difference before installing the software on your computer, which could make you susceptible to devastating intrusions in the form of malware and viruses. As counterfeiters produce more sophisticated forgeries that continue to blur the line between what is real and what is fake...

Yesterday morning in New York City, Microsoft announced six grant recipient organizations, including Veterans Inc. of Worcester, Mass., as part of the Elevate America Veterans program to help veterans acclimate back into civilian life. The grant will provide veterans with technology skills training, job placement, career counseling, and other support services such as childcare, transportation, and housing. The average unemployment rate for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is 16 percent higher than non-veterans, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics . And with more than...

That’s right – today is the day that Windows Phone 7 is available in stores! To read up on all the great news and events surrounding GA, check out Microsoft’s News Center . The website has picture galleries of the new devices and even information on a recent study about bad phone behaviors . Did you know that nearly half of survey respondents ages 18-24 said they have tripped or walked into something while walking and texting or e-mailing on their mobile phone? Has that ever happened to you? Check out more of the interesting stats on the News Center page, and get your hands...

Microsoft just released its new gaming system for Xbox 360 – Kinect . This hands free experience brings games, movies and music to life without using a controller. Instead, the sound of your voice or wave of your hand puts you in the action. Boston Globe technology reporter Hiawatha Bray recently connected with Kinect and called it Microsoft’s “most innovative product in years.” How does it work? Kinect has infrared and color cameras, along with microphones, that create a digital profile and follow all of your movements. Along with many games such as Dance Central and...