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.

"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 ...

  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...

The Nintento Revolution is something I definitely want. The Nintendo Revolution will go on sale later this year at a price of less than $300, the company's executive vice president of sales and Marketing Reggie Fils-Aime told CNET News.com in an interview earlier this week. The news sent the company's stock soaring in Japan, up 6.4 percent to 16,090 yen Friday. Fils-Aime also took the opportunity to criticize Nintendo's rivals for pricing consumers out of the market. He pointed to the X...

I always figured the PS3 would be released around the Holiday season.  The release of Sony's highly anticipated PlayStation 3 may not occur in the U.S. until the holiday season of 2006, analysts say. Furthermore, in what could be potentially damaging to the gaming console's overall sales, the number of titles available may be far less than competitor Xbox 360. A working version of the console was notably absent at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, and Sony CEO Howard String...

Filezilla is an open source ftp client.  I have tried several and this is one of the best.

"nLite lets you choose which components to remove from your Windows 2000, XP or 2003 before installation. Removing unneeded components you gain on your system speed and security. It supports removal of almost any component and few services. You can make a bootable ISO with it and even easy slipstream Service pack with a click of a button. Now added easy cd-key implementation so you don't need to enter it during setup."

I'm not sure about this. "In his keynote address Friday at the Tokyo Game Show, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata took the wraps off a complete redesigned wireless controller for the company's forthcoming Revolution game console. The controller works like a remote control in one hand, with an optional analog unit for two-handed gameplay." Betanews link http://www.betanews.com/article/Images_Nintendo_Revolution_Controller/1126852531  

Despite rumors to the contrary, but in keeping with the schedule I first published on the SuperSite for Windows months ago, Microsoft is planning to ship Windows Vista Beta 2 in late 2005, not in early 2006. According to internal documentation I recently reviewed, Vista Beta 2 is scheduled to be "feature complete" by September 29, 2005. Then, Vista Beta 2 will enter lockdown mode between October and November 9, 2005. After that date, Beta 2 will be in escrow. Microsoft now plans to ship Win...

My wife is trying to download CursorXP for her computer at work. The link at download.com and snapfiles.com doesn't work.

Now it appears that WinFS has been given a reprieve, and could make an appearance alongside Windows Vista. WinFS preview code, possibly a first beta release, is expected to be issued to developers at Microsoft's PDC 2005. The company has also scheduled four WinFS-related sessions for the PDC. Sources are reporting to Microsoft Watch that WinFS is also on track with efforts to back-port the technology to Windows XP. Vista's other fundamentals, Avalon and Indigo, were ported to XP to ensur...

I just got my "self-installation" kit with for my new DSL connection. The service doesn't come on till tomorrow though. Reading through the installation guide it says the telephone cable from the jack to the modem shouldn't be more than 10 feet long. Is this correct? My desk is about 25 ft. away from the jack.