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- Windows 7 default user account control worries experts
- Corporate IT departments should be pleased with new security measures in Windows 7, but consumers are still at risk of getting hit by malware despite changes in the User Account Control UAC feature designed to help people be smarter when using applications, security experts say.Probably the most talked about security...
- News items 2009-10-22
- New EU telecoms framework mandates user consent before getting cookies
- By Scott M. Fulton, III , Betanews The heads of state and high ministers of Europe's 27 member nations are now putting the finishing touches on a sweeping new telecommunications regulatory framework , some of whose provisions would go into effect as soon...
- News items 2009-11-11
- Windows 7 UAC Ineffective Security Solution for Malware, Sophos Says
- A researcher at Sophos put Windows 7's User Account Control feature to the test, and found the technology failed to block numerous pieces of malware. Microsoft however stressed UAC is only one part of Windows 7 security.A researcher at Sophos called the User Account Control feature in Windows 7 ineffective...
- News items 2009-11-04
- Windows 7 UAC Is Ineffective Security Solution for Malware, Sophos Says
- A researcher at Sophos reports putting Windows 7's User Account Control feature to the test and finding the technology failed to block numerous pieces of malware. Microsoft, however, stresses that UAC is only one part of Windows 7's security.A researcher at Sophos called the UAC feature in Windows 7 ineffective...
- News items 2009-11-05
- How to Upgrade to Microsoft Windows Vista
- Microsoft Windows Vista has arrived, and you're wondering if and when to upgrade. Before you take the plunge, do your homework to help make the process as smooth as possible. Assess Whether You Should Upgrade Now or Later Goal: Find a...
- Articles 2007-02-23
- Microsoft: Windows 7 Security Concerns Sensationalized by Sophos
- A Microsoft executive accused Sophos of over-hyping claims that Windows 7's User Account Control is ineffective at fighting malware. Sophos countered that the goal was merely to show that UAC may not provide the level of protection they thought.Microsoft accused security vendor Sophos of sensationalizing claims regarding Windows 7 security.'Last...
- News items 2009-11-09
- Experts optimistic about the security of Windows 7
- With Windows 7 set to become available Thursday, researchers generally are optimistic about the impact Microsoft's new operating system will have on network security.Windows 7 builds on the security of the Vista operating system, with a number of improved security features, including a more user-friendly User Account Control UAC and...
- News items 2009-10-21
- Will Windows 7 stymie Mac OS X's growth?
- As of December, Apple's Mac OS X commanded 9.63 percent of the OS market, according to Net Applications, while Microsoft still led the way, accounting for more than 88 percent of the operating-system market.But the real story behind those figures is Apple's meteoric rise in the market. Just one year...
- News items 2009-08-07
- Is Windows 7 Right for Your Business?
- There may be a lot of reasons to switch to Windows 7 at home, but what about at work? Naturally, businesses big and small have been thinking about whether to upgrade to the new operating system. Some analysts say it's inevitable for businesses that skipped Windows Vista and stuck with...
- News items 2009-10-22
- Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your Pleasure
- The Windows 7 Operating System has improvements over Windows Vista which include more granular tuning of User Account Control UAC security prompts, a reduced memory footprint and improved performance on less powerful systems. But will the "Ribbonization" of the new user interface created by Steven Sinofsky's design team put users...
- News items 2009-08-07
- Windows 7: Who Should and Who Shouldn't Upgrade
- I've been running Windows 7 in various versions for months--the 32-bit version on my primary laptop and the 64-bit version on my primary desktop. In general, it's worked quite well for me. It's been stable and runs most of my applications and drivers well. And Win7 seems a bit snappier...
- News items 2009-10-20
- Take a Guided Tour of Windows 7 RC
- By all accounts, Windows 7 is only a few months away. If you've snagged your own copy of the Release Candidate, you've seen many of the subtle enhancements and tweaks that are starting to define Windows 7 as one of Redmond's most tantalizing entries in the Windows family. Follow along...
- Blog posts 2009-05-09
- How I Fixed Some Vista Productivity Pitfalls
- A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the new-PC dilemma I was facing: whether I should desperately cling to Windows XP, bite the bullet and accept Vista as my new OS, or take the plunge to Mac. I was concerned about the productivity issues that might plague me with...
- Blog posts 2008-07-15
- Windows 7 Lust: 36 Changes to Windows Since the Beta
- So you've been running a copy of Windows 7 beta for a month or so now and you're pondering whether it's worth the time and expense to actually upgrade when the final version ships. Would it help to know how Microsoft has changed Windows 7 since the beta? I thought...
- Blog posts 2009-03-03
- Windows 7 Vulnerability Claims
- Now that Windows 7 is available, a recent blog by Chester Wisnieski who works at security vendor Sophos, entitled Windows 7 vulnerable to 8 out of 10 viruses , which has stirred some interest. Here's a quick summary for those who missed Chester's blog. During a...
- News items 2009-11-06
- Optimize Vista and Windows 7 with Ultimate Windows Tweaker
- If you've been around the Windows block, you almost certainly know about TweakUI, one of Microsoft's most beloved Power Toys for Windows XP. There's no modern equivalent, but The Windows Club is filling the void with the Ultimate Windows Tweaker, a free utility with dozens of ways to optimize Windows...
- Blog posts 2009-07-21
- Seven reasons for upgrading to Windows 7
- I recently put Windows 7 RTM through its paces for an in-depth Computerworld review, can vouch that it's well worth the upgrade. Here are the seven top reason you should switch to Windows 7, whether from XP or Vista. The new taskbar Windows 7's taskbar is similar to the Mac...
- News items 2009-08-14
- Free Windows 7 Trial Will Cut Risks of Enterprise Upgrade
- Free Windows 7 Trial Will Cut Risks of Enterprise Upgrade( Page 1 of 2 )News Analysis: Microsoft offer of a 90-day free Windows 7 trial period will likely prove to be too good an offer for many enterprises to turn down. The free trial will give IT managers time to...
- News items 2009-09-02
- Microsoft yanks Windows 7 tool over open-source code swipe
- Computerworld - Microsoft has yanked a tool it touted as a way for netbook owners to install Windows 7 without a DVD drive after a prominent blogger accused the company of using open-source code without acknowledging where it originated. The free utility, Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool WUDT, has been...
- News items 2009-11-10
- PDC 2009 Preview: The move to Office 2010 and Visual Studio 2010
- By Scott M. Fulton, III , Betanews All next week, Betanews will be reporting from Los Angeles, at the scene of this year's Microsoft Professional Developers' Conference. Based on our experience with prior years' shows, here's the pattern we expect: Day 1 (officially next...
- News items 2009-11-13
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