Windows XP downgrade deadline extended to July 31, 2009
Microsoft has yet to comment about rumors of yet another extension for Windows XP that first started circulating late last week, but that now seems to have changed, with a spokesperson for the company reportedly confirming in an email to InformationWeek that it is in fact pushing the end date back six months, all the [...]
Mozilla Messaging Working On Thunderbird 3
Some time ago, Mozilla announced plans to create a new organization responsible for development of the Thunderbird e-mail client. Mozilla’s hugely popular Firefox web browser has been getting most of the attention from both developers and internet users, while Thunderbird has been standing in the dark.
Tuesday, David Ascher announced that the new Thunderbird project [...]
Firefox 3 beta 3 Released
Firefox 3 beta 3 is now available to be downloaded. Updated versions include Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. There aren’t any major new features, but it does have improved OS-specific themes and a new bookmark/history manager. Check out Mozilla Links for a list of changes in the latest beta.
Firstly Firefox 3 beta 3 blends [...]
Windows Vista SP1 Update Available via Microsoft OEM site
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 [...]
Vista SP1 changes WGA behavior
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 [...]
Mozilla releases Firefox Version 2.0.0.12 – Security update
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 [...]
TrueCrypt 5: Encrypt everything on your hard drive
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 [...]
Vista SP1 highlights – Reasons to upgrade to SP1
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 [...]
Screenshots of Windows 7 Leaked?
We don’t know if these screenshots are legitimate or not but as you can see they don’t really show anything new… sadly. The only thing that we see is Windows 7 Ultimate pasted onto the about windows window. We just hope it will be better than Vista.
Firefox 3 beta 2 Released
Firefox 3 beta 2 is now available to be downloaded. Updated versions include Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
The new version displays many improvements over beta 1, best improvements include plugs for memory leaks, security fixes, and a better download manager.
The updates to the download manager are very good. The new manager allows you resume [...]


