October 2008 - Newsletter
Welcome to the latest Windows newsletter from the
desk of Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP
If there is a particular
topic you would like to see covered then please
do let me know via the contact link at the
bottom of the page...
Please feel free to tell others about this
newsletter!
In this newsletter I am
focusing on news from Microsoft’s Professional
Developers Conference this week where they are
making some big announcements - including
"Windows 7" the replacement for
Windows Vista due out late next year.
PS - I now have my
own preview Beta copy of Windows 7 and will be
uploading some screenshots very soon!
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# What Is Windows 7?
Windows 7 will offer
improved navigation, a new taskbar and a
streamlined User Interface so that common tasks
done in Windows are done easier and more
quickly.
You will be able to
share data to all your PCs and devices in your
home network or at work.
Read what IT folks are
saying about the preview!
www.instantvista.com/what-is-windows-7.html
# Windows 7 Multi
Touch Gestures!
Touch is quickly
becoming a common way of directly interacting
with software and devices. Touch-enabled
surfaces are popping up everywhere including
laptop touch pads, cell phones, remote controls,
GPS devices, and more.
What becomes even more compelling is when
this experience is delivered to the PC.
- You're going to love the
3 video demos on this page!
www.instantvista.com/windows-7-gestures.html
# Microsoft Office
To Go Online
As part of a strategic
companywide shift toward embracing web-based
solutions, Microsoft has announced plans to
deliver Office Web applications - lightweight
versions of Office - through web browsers.
Microsoft Office on the
web! (Watch the short video...)
www.instantvista.com/web-based-office.html
# Microsoft: Life
Without Walls
Millions of people have
watched the series of Bill Gates and Jerry
Seinfeld television ads with the Windows logo at
the end and wondered:
"What's next?".....
Find out here and watch
those funny ads again!
www.instantvista.com/life-without-walls.html
# Windows Azure is
Announced!
The Microsoft Azure
Services Platform combines the growing power of
the Web-based "cloud" and today's computers and
devices with a suite of services designed to
help developers deliver compelling new
experiences across the PC, Web and mobile phone
or PDA.
www.instantvista.com/what-is-windows-azure.html
# The New Wireless
Sony Walkman
The A820 has arrived and its wireless! Sony's
new Video and Audio Walkman comes with a
wireless connection your headphones. Read the
specs here and watch the preview video from ShinyMedia
TV.
www.instantvista.com/sony-walkman-nwz-a820.html
# 20+ Windows XP
Tips and Tricks for FREE
Save time, solve problems, and have more fun
with Windows XP using these tried-and-true tips:
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/tips
# 350 Royalty Free
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All of the these music clips come in easy to use formats so that you can quickly
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This modern collection of clips is IDEAL for any
Windows Movie Maker project!
www.marctalkstech.com/royalty-free-music-clips.html
# SHERLOCK - The DRIVER Detective
When it comes to troubleshooting Windows Vista,
the culprit can often be a Windows driver.
But how does someone, with no technical
knowledge, easily produce a list of BOTH System
and Signed drivers?
With my FREE utility called: SHERLOCK -
The Driver Detective
www.instantvista.com/sherlock-the-driver-detective.html
# PC Tools Malware Research center (MRC)
PC Tools runs an active and highly-specialized
research lab, known as the Malware Research
Centre, which is devoted to researching
and identifying new spyware and malware
infections for inclusion into our comprehensive
anti-spyware database, which forms the 'brains'
behind their popular Spyware Doctor.
Visit the
Malware Research Center
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PC Tools Internet Security 2009 - more
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# Play DVDs in
Windows Media Player
You already know how to use Windows Media
Player, so rather than learning some new
software, why not install a plug-in that allows
you to play DVDs using WMP.
Experience sharp DVD movies and 5.1 Dolby Digital with Windows
Media Player 9, 10 or 11 on XP or Vista:
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expensive software!
www.updatexp.com/dvd-player-for-windows-media.html
 
See you with the next edition!
Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP (...and
Sarah!)
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