Windows Newsletter #209

September 18, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment

Welcome to edition #209 of my fortnightly Windows Newsletter !

In this edition I am mainly dealing with the topic of Windows 7 since it is due for release next month and folks have so many questions about it.

I hope you get something out of the articles and please do leave a comment below with any suggestions for the next Windows newsletter I am publishing on the 2nd October.

Subscribers Questions:

BEFORE we dive into the following articles I have been asked what solution I use to backup Microsoft Outlook on my PC. The company I have trusted for the last 4 years is called A.J.Systems, a little known software company BUT they produce some great applications!

They have backup solutions for Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail and Windows LIVE Mail!

OutBack Plus 7 - advanced data backup and restore for Microsoft Outlook – works with Outlook (98, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2007) as well as the Microsoft Business Contact Manager.

- Download the TRIAL version: HERE!

Express Assist 9 - is the original backup, restore and synchronization tool for Outlook Express. It extends the utility to support Windows Mail and Windows Live Mail in addition to Outlook Express.

- Download the TRIAL version: HERE!

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Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor is a free utility available for download from Microsoft.

Once the utility is installed it will automatically check the suitability of your current PC’s hardware and software and see if they are compatible with Windows 7.

http://www.win7articles.com/windows-7-upgrade-advisor.html

Windows 7 Available

From the 6th August both MSDN & TechNet Subscribers will be able to download Windows 7 English. On October 1st, the remaining languages will be released.

http://msdn.microsoft.com

Windows 7 Student Offer

Students in the US can pre-order their copy of Windows 7 in the US starting today and students in the UK can pre-order their copy beginning on September 30th (pre-ordered copies will be available for download beginning October 22nd). Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Korea and Mexico can participate in this offer on October 22nd.

http://www.win741.com

Windows 7 Calculates Your Mortgage

Windows 7 calculator includes a few more features than scientific and programmer modes. It has a series of conversion tools too. Want to convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celsius? It can do that….

http://blogs.msdn.com/stevecla01/archive/2009/09/14/windows-7-calculates-your-mortgage.aspx

The Excel IF Value

One of the MOST POWERFUL features of Excel is the use of IF functions.

Understanding this use of the IF Value will take you beyond what the majority of most users of Excel will ever achieve.

http://www.updatexp.com/excel-if-value.html

Improvements in current Hotmail features rolling out soon

The Hotmail team has started rolling out updates to improve your Hotmail experience. Most of these are improvements to current features and are meant to make your current Hotmail experience more efficient.

http://windowslivewire.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!2F7EB29B42641D59!41458.entry

BING Visual Search

A study conducted by Microsoft Research shows that consumers can process results with images 20% faster than text only results. So it’s clear that images play a big part in helping consumer’s with a variety of search activities.

Introducing BING Visual Search BETA (US Only)

http://www.bing.com/community/blogs/search/archive/2009/09/14/visual-search-why-type-when-you-can-see-it.aspx

COREL Digital Studio 2010

COREL has introduced its all-new photo and video product “Digital Studio 2010″. Aimed at the home user it take s aunique approach to creating videos and photo albums – NO tech knowledge needed!

http://www.updatexp.com/corel-digital-studio-2010.html

See you on the 2nd October 2009 for the next newsletter.

Enjoy!

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP – Windows Desktop Experience
2004/2005/2006/2007/2008/2009

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Windows Newsletter #208

September 4, 2009 by admin · 4 Comments

Welcome to edition #208 of my fortnightly Windows Newsletter !

In this edition I am mainly dealing with the topic of Windows Security.

I hope you get something out of the articles and please do leave a comment below with any suggestions for the next Windows newsletter I am publishing on the 18th September.

Corel Digital Studio 2010 - NEW!

BEFORE we dive into the following articles have you heard the BIG news from leading digital media software company COREL?

They have just released a brand new product called Corel Digital Studio 2010 that incorporates ALL the features you need for working with Photos, Home Movies and even stunning DVD playback – and it is even Windows 7 compatible!

Learn More about Corel Digital Studio 2010 – Click here.

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Creating Strong Passwords

You just can not escape passwords if you use a computer today. Yet many choose easy to remember passwords like names and birthdays etc.

However these are easy to guess by others or for automated software used by thieves! Read this article on how to create stronger passwords to protect yourself with.

www.updatexp.com/creating-strong-passwords.html

Online Data Storage

We all have computers full of important documents and memories such as digital photos. But are you making backups in case of a hard drive failure or some other disaster?

If you are and they are kept at the same location you could be heading for trouble. Or perhaps you have them stored on CD or DVD, but what if they get scratched? In this article we look at storing your files online.

http://www.updatexp.com/online-data-storage.html

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

Microsoft has a tool freely available to scan your PC for the most common malicious infections that can cause harm to your Windows PC. Read more here:

www.updatexp.com/windows-malicious-software-removal-tool.html

The Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC)

The MMPC is the authoritative industry voice on malware research and response on the Windows platform. Headed by veteran virus hunter Vinny Gullotto, the MMPC has one of the most experienced senior malware research teams in the industry.

www.microsoft.com/security/portal/

PC Tools Internet Security Price Reduction

I have received an email from the popular software company PC Tools that as of September 1st 2009, they have reduced the price of their 3 computer license of PC Tools Internet Security to $49.95USD

You can try a FREE Scan HERE