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Windows Newsletter #210

October 2, 2009 by admin 

Welcome to edition #210 of my fortnightly Windows Newsletter !

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 30th October. (A little later than normal!)

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Microsoft XP Mode RTM

Microsoft has released Windows XP Mode to manufacturing on October 1, company officials said, and it will be generally available on Microsoft.com on October 22, the launch day for Windows 7.

http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=4133

Microsoft’s NEW Data Centre in Dublin

This photo gallery offers a look inside the new Dublin facility, offering a closer look at the design innovations driving its efficiency, including a “free cooling” system that uses outside air to cool the data center, and a server pod design that employs hot aisle containment to support warmer operating temperatures inside the server space.

http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/inside-microsofts-dublin-mega-data-center

Watch TV on the Internet

With Satellite Direct, you get unlimited 24/7 access to over 3,500 channels. That’s thousands more than cable TV, including dozens of hard to find international channels. and NO SUBSCRIPTION!

http://www.updatexp.com/watch-tv-on-the-internet.html

Sheraton Tries Windows 7 Touch Technology Out on Customers

One of the earliest adopters of Windows 7 touch-screen machines is Sheraton Hotels, which three weeks ago installed HP TouchSmart computers running Windows 7 in its Link@Sheraton workstations. These recreational spaces are in most Sheraton lobbies and contain comfortable chairs, tables and computers.

http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=CE466C09-1A64-6A71-CE870B4D4AAF906E

Microsoft SongSmith

Microsoft SongSmith is a musical accompaniment application for Windows, launched in early 2009. Read more here and watch Microsoft’s excruciatingly yet hilarious video for the software!!!:

http://blog.marcliron.com/microsoft/microsoft-songsmith

Windows 7 DVD Maker

Microsoft have updated the DVD maker in Windows 7. For most users they will not need to purchase additional software as the DVD maker will meet their needs to create DVDs for playback on PCs or stand alone DVD players. Read more here:

http://www.win7articles.com/windows-7-dvd-maker.html

Adobe Reader Security Updates

Adobe have released 29 security patches for their Acrobat reader and Adobe Acrobat products. As these are critical it is important you have the latest versions installed. Read more here:

http://blog.marcliron.com/security-issues/adobe-reader-october-security-update

Microsoft Outlook Connector

Outlook Connector provides a free solution for managing your Windows Live Hotmail e-mail and contacts from within Outlook. With the new release of the Outlook Connector, you can connect your Windows Live Hotmail account in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2003 free of charge. Read more here:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/outlook/HA102225181033.aspx

Update a driver for Hardware that isn’t Working Properly

If you have a hardware device that isn’t functioning properly, or you’re installing a program or game that states it requires newer drivers than you currently have installed, you should check Windows Update for updated drivers. You might also want to set Windows Update to check automatically for recommended driver updates.. Read more here:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isnt-working-properly

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor 2.0

Download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware, devices, and installed programs for known compatibility issues, gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found, and recommends what to do before you upgrade. Read more here:

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=161223

Office Live

Online file sharing gives you the ability to: Access and share files from anywhere, Simplify online collaboration, Store up to 5GB online, Work with programs you know—Word, Excel, PowerPoint.. Read more here:

http://www.officelive.com

See you on the 30th 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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One Response to “Windows Newsletter #210”

  1. Web developer on November 5th, 2009 3:05 pm

    Humm… interesting,

    This is a great newsletter and i have found this very helpful,

    Thanks for sharing,

    Keep up the good work

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