SAN JOSE, Calif. - Microsoft Corp.'s plan to hardwire computer security into a silicon chip rather than relying on software alone will make its debut in the next release of the Windows PC operating system that will ship late next year. The technology, to be described by Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates during a speech in Seattle on Monday, will protect the startup of PCs equipped with a security chip and ensure that sensitive files aren't accessible when someone tries to boot the computer ...

You can order Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2 from Microsoft. Link

Focus on Freeware – Vol. 1 I wanted to take the time and continue highlighting some free wareas I did before. In my first article I showed you some of the freesoftware I use for my computer. As I said before, I don't mindpaying for great software, all my software from Stardock is proof ofthat. However, I do believe there are great freeware applicationsthat are better than their paying counterparts. Today I wanted to focus on a piece of software that I think a lot...

Microsoft released the latest patches for this month. Don't forget to go to Windows Update to get them.

Get the latest version of Firefox. They have updated it with several security fixes. Link

I just bought a wireless usb adapter for my desktop. When I plug it into the usb port XP instantly freezes. All the other usb devices like my camera, thumb drive, etc., work just fine. Anybody have any ideas?

I thought this software was a joke or something. They just released a trial for it. Link

I found this great software that you can store your notes, images, etc. Right now it's a free beta download. I have been using it and it works great. Link

This would be great for people like me who can't get broadband. Broadband customers looking for an alternative to cable-modem or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) service may not have long to wait for broadband over powerline service (BPL), according to a white paper published Thursday by a technology-focused research group. After more than 20 BPL trials across the U.S. in 2004 and more expected this year, BPL is ready for commercial rollout and "primed for real growth," according to t...

Longhorn just gets more interesting. SAN FRANCISCO — When Microsoft delivers a beta version of Longhorn during the first half of this year, it will include support for "auxiliary displays," company officials said Wednesday at the VSLive conference. Microsoft Corp. first talked about the auxiliary display concept at the Windows Hardware Engineering conference in 2004. And Intel Corp. showed a prototype of a device with an auxiliary display affixed to a laptop lid at its Intel Develo...

Microsoft has released several patches for Windows. Be sure to run Windows Update. Link

When I signed up for the hosting for my site, they gave me a free copy of Netobjects Fusion 7. I was just wondering what software everybody uses for their sites.

"Avalon" is the code name for Microsoft's unified presentation subsystem for Windows. It consists of a display engine and a managed-code framework. "Avalon" unifies how Windows creates, displays, and manipulates documents, media, and user interface. This enables developers and designers to create visually-stunning, differentiated user experiences that improve customer connection. When it ships, scheduled for 2006, "Avalon" will be available on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and all future ...

Whatyour computer needs? I justrecently did a clean install on my Dell laptop. I really hadn't usedit much and I wanted a new installation and make a laptop aproductive work environment for me. I wantedto know how much software I could put on my laptop that I needed,without spending a great deal of money. I havealways heard that freeware is not very reliable or would work forpeople who really need stable programs. I decided I would try to putas much ...

  Spyware Guide for PC users   I still see a lot of people here having difficulties with spyware on their computers.  I also noticed that some people still have no idea what tools are available to them that can help them clean and repair their computers.  I compiled a list of some of the best programs to detect, and get rid of spyware on your PC.  Some are free, some are not, and some are online scanners.  Either way you can find some of the best to...