An interesting ComputerWorld article discusses how Microsoft will essentially allow users to use Windows 7 RC for 13 months from release so that early adopters can thoroughly test the software.  For those familiar with the Vista launch, 13 months...

Oh is RC out already?  Well it is if you are an MSDN or TechNet Plus subscriber!  Booting from DVDs are so last decade.  If you want to install your RC copy with class, follow the instructions my buddy James O’Neill has posted on his blog...

I absolutely love Fora.TV because it is one of the highest quality sources for policy-based discussions and videos on the web.  Recently they post a fascinating piece done by Derek Slater, a Policy Analyst at Google, who discuss the state of broadband...

I had an opportunity to catch up with Education MVP Alex Pearce who manages the IT over at Great Barr School.  Alex specializes in SharePoint but is well versed with most of the Microsoft technology stack and recently we got into a discussion around...

Credit goes to Gray Knowlton for writing this very comprehensive post on the service pack release.  Notable features include: ODF 1.1 support Saving in PDF and XPS File Format Converter Improved Outlook Performance (back ported from Outlook 14) Better...

Here are some new Features in ACT 5.5: Updated issue detection and supported operating systems Integration of data from the Windows Vista® Compatibility Center Ability to audit your application data and to selectively synchronize your applications with...

Microsoft is offering a 40% off Expression all products in May.   The offer is only available through the MSStore:  www.microsoftstore.co.uk and has been launched today

Simplifying and reducing the costs associated with a branch office is one of the key strengths of Windows Server 2008.  Microsoft has created a new website that specifically addresses reducing branch office complexity.  On the site, Microsoft...

There has been a lot of press about the leaked Windows 7 RC.  For the most part, the press and bloggers have been extremely positive. One very minor but significant tweak that I’ve found useful as an IT Pro has been full path display in the address...

The Windows Product team have made a really smart decision to put in some effort around the Windows XP Virtual PC experience .  This feature will is aimed at businesses that need to maintain XP compatibility with line-of-business applications. ...

Interesting article from ComputerWorld about UAC improvements and a reduction in prompts to the end-user by the operating system. “Among the changes Microsoft's made to UAC that will drive that decrease, Cooke cited several specific examples, then pointed...

Many of you have heard of Live@EDU from Microsoft which offers the below for FREE!: 10 GB Outlook Live, or 5 GB Hotmail, inbox Collaborative workspace University domain name Customised UI No third-party banner ads in webmail UI for current students Students...

In a surprise move, Sun Microsystems has been bought by Oracle.  The details are still a little lacking but few knew that while talks between IBM and Sun were breaking down, that Oracle was conducting covert negotiations. Much of the outcome from...

Microsoft’s standard support policies dictate that mainstream support will provide free fixes for security and bugs for the life of the product.  Mainstream support usually last 5 years after which the product would enter a period known as “extended...

The SharePoint Team blog has detailed a great new announcement organizations looking to customize SharePoint deployments!  In a letter to SharePoint customers, the team stated: In response to this feedback, we are implementing a number of changes...

Scott Guthrie details one of Microsoft’s new foray’s into FOSS software.  For those of you aren’t aware, MS-PL stands for “Microsoft Public License” and reads as follows:   This license governs use of the accompanying software. If you use the...

Today is April 2nd and I make it a habit to avoid the internet on April Fool’s Day because as a technology evangelist, I tend to go through an emotional roller coaster.  This particular headline sank my stomach partially due to the fact that I don...