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Can’t wait until March for Windows Vista SP1? Microsoft isn’t expected to officially release the update to users until March. But on their OEM partner site there is a full copy of SP1 ready for you to download, its a bit slow at the moment, due to everyone downloading copies. The 1.2GB disc image requires [...]

Microsoft has included annoying anti-piracy measures in its software for some time now. We were happy to hear that Microsoft is toning down the Windows Genuine Advantage protection on Windows Vista SP1. With Vista SP1, ReadyBoost will not be disabled if you haven’t activated Windows or if you fail a WGA test.
This does not mean [...]

Kindo.com allows you to create your family tree online. When you first visit the site it asks you for some information, name, gender, and your email address. Once you enter that in you are ready to add members to your family tree. Adding members to the tree is simple, and you are able to invite [...]

Google has just introduced an online business software package designed to make it easier for people in the same organization to share documents and information.
The free “Team Edition” version, released today, shows the Internet search leader’s latest attempt to attract more users to free applications, which makes Microsoft quiver because of their costly word [...]

Mozilla has released a new version of Firefox to fix security problems. The most common problem that Version 2.0.0.12 hopes to fix are program crashes and corruption of stored passwords.
Other fixes include security holes, including browser history and navigation, holes related to multiple file inputs, and URL token stealing. Be sure to update for best [...]

Box.net has joined Google in offering more collaboration features. The well known online file storage service Box.net has added a new invite collaborators button that makes it easy to share a folder with other Box.net users.
This feature is great for users that have images, documents, and any other files they want to share with another [...]

Have you ever thought that your mouse pointer should have a look? Well now it can. CursorFX, is a new mouse cursor customization program from Stardock, gives your mouse pointer some style.
CursorFX, formerly CursorXP, changes the look of the pointer and adds support for fluid animations, alpha blending, effects, real-time shadowing, color changing, trails, and [...]

Most of us have some personal files on our computers. Hopefully no one has passwords or credit card numbers in a text file. For those who have only a few personal files we recommend that you download Lockbox. It is easy to use, and meets most users needs. If you want a program that offers [...]

Yesterday, Microsoft announced that SP1 for Vista is now available on computers at retail stores. Meaning that SP1 has been finalized. As most of us know SP1 was available months ago. We have spent some time reading the 55 pages of documentation and here are the reasons you should update:
Improve in the speed of adding [...]