Try out the New Windows Live Mobile Homepage Beta

On your mobile phone - check out http://mhome.live.com. It is the new Windows Live Mobile Homepage currently in Beta. I took some shots on my BlackJack II to share.

 

This page is your one-stop place for what's happening in your Windows Live social network by taking advantage of the What's New feed in Windows Live Spaces.

 

The What's New feed lets you see posts your friends make to their Space, updates to their profile, images uploaded to their Space, files uploaded to Windows Live SkyDrive, and when you friends become friends with other people.

You can also update your Personal Message as well. This is the same Personal Message that exists in Windows Live Messenger. When you change it - it should change in Messenger too. This is nice for letting folks know what you're up to.

Just head on over to mhome.live.com on your mobile phone, sign-in with your Windows Live ID, and try it out for yourself. If you've got some feedback - go ahead and leave a comment and I'll forward it on to the team working on the new Windows Live Mobile Homepage. And remember, this is just the first Beta release. You can expect the Windows Live Mobile Hompage to evolve over time. Also add the Windows Experience Blog as a friend on Windows Live.

Written by Brandon LeBlanc on June 24th, 2008 with no comments.
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Try out the New Windows Live Mobile Homepage Beta

On your mobile phone - check out http:// mhome.live.com . It is the new Windows Live Mobile Homepage currently in Beta. I took some shots on my BlackJack II to share. This page is your one-stop place for what's happening in your Windows Live social network Read More......(read more)

Written by Windows Vista Team Blog on June 24th, 2008 with no comments.
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Origami Experience 2.0 for Windows Vista

Microsoft has made Origami Experience 2.0 available for download. A collection of programs designed to enhance the user experience of ultra-Mobile PCs, Origami Experience 2.0 is set up to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft’s latest Windows operating system. In the Redmond company’s vision, UMPCs upgraded to Windows Vista should also feature Origami Experience 2.0, as the project announced at the Consumer Electronics Show January 2008 was finalized. In fact, even as early as the start of May, the Origami team was hinting that the downloads of 2.0 were planned to go live with the final bits.

“The Origami Experience 2.0 is designed for Ultra-Mobile PCs that run Windows Vista. To run the Origami Experience 2.0, a UMPC with the following specifications is recommended: minimum 100 MB of available hard disk space; minimum 1 GB of system memory and touch panel display (required for Origami Picture Password),” revealed Microsoft’s Brandon LeBlanc.

A total of four applications have been packaged into Origami Experience 2.0. Users running Windows Vista Business; Enterprise; Home Premium; and Ultimate on UMPCs will be able to enjoy the added power, flexibility and functionality of Origami Experience 2.0: Origami Central, Origami Now, Origami Picture Password and Touch Settings.

Origami Central will permit Vista UMPC users to do anything from surfing the web to navigating through the media library on the machine, including music, videos and photos. Through Origami Now, a collection of customized tiles can be set up with content such as RSS feeds and email for easy access. Origami Picture Password features a new way to control the login process to UMPCs running Vista, enabling the use of a picture instead of a traditional text password. But most importantly, Origami Experience 2.0 comes with Touch Settings, and Vista copies on UMPCs with Touch capabilities can be customized for what Microsoft refers to as a natural user interface.

“The Origami Experience 2.0 requires the following software installed: Windows Internet Explorer 7. Origami Experience 2.0 requires Internet Explorer 7 for its RSS platform. Windows Media Player 11. Origami Central requires Windows Media Player 11 in order to manage and play media. Microsoft Office Outlook 2007. The calendar tile in Origami Now works only with Office Outlook 2007 Calendar. The mail tile in Origami Now works with Office Outlook 2007 Mail and Windows Mail,” LeBlanc added.

Origami Experience 2.0 is available for download here.

Tags:download, experience, Explorer, hard disk, hard disk space, Internet, mail, Media Player, memory, Microsoft, microsoft office, Mobile, mobile pcs, Office, Origami Experience, Outlook, password, UMPC, Windows, windows media player, windows vista

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Top 5 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows Vista SP1

Ever had the feeling that Microsoft is scrambling to salvage what little it still can out of Windows Vista? While continuously claiming that its latest Windows client is not a failure, and pointing to the 140 million licenses sold as of March 2008, the Redmond company seems keen on demonstrating that it can pull the operating system out of the sinking sands of public opinion. In this regard, Service Pack 1 is indeed used as a floating device, but a tad of marketing on the side can’t possibly hurt, can it? The focus for the time being, as far as Microsoft is concerned, is business users. Traditionally slow to upgrade to a new Windows release, corporate clients are now looking at Windows XP SP3 and Windows 7 as alternatives to Vista upgrades. The software giant is working to push Vista SP1 down their throats even if XP SP3 continues to work, and despite the proximity of Windows 7.

“This one is for all you IT professionals out there. A lot of you are probably having discussions inside your company about when to deploy Windows Vista, or you’ve deployed it and want to know which of the new capabilities can have the biggest impact on your business. To help in your evaluations we’ve released a new white paper, The Business Value of Windows Vista: Five Reasons to Deploy Now. This document summarizes the top enterprise features, latest customer case studies, and research on the capabilities of Windows Vista all in one place,” revealed Christopher Flores, Director Windows Communications.

Still, in order to catalyze upgrades to Windows Vista, now with Service Pack 1, Microsoft employs the same set of arguments currently associated with a failed Wow. The company places the focus on increased security, mobility, productivity, reduced TCO, and streamlined deployment. The only new addition to this equation is Service Pack 1. The fact of the matter is that all these arguments are just as valid for Windows Vista RTM. And yet, business users have failed to crowd to the latest Windows operating system, choosing to stick with Windows XP and, in some cases, even with Windows 2000. If SP1 doesn’t do it for them, certainly a list of five upgrade reasons, however elaborate or true, will not spark Vista upgrade fiestas across enterprises.

Here is the complete list provided by Flores, for Vista SP1:

“1. Improves the Security of PCs and Confidential Data. Windows Vista Enterprise had 20% fewer security vulnerabilities than Windows XP SP2 did in 2007-and it includes BitLocker Drive Encryption to help protect your confidential data.

2. Unlocks the Potential of Today’s Mobile PCs. Windows Mobility Center helps users quickly access key mobility settings all in one place and research shows that Windows Vista can help customers save as much as $251 per mobile PC, per year.

3. Makes You and Your People More Productive. Find the information you need on your computer and reduce time spent searching for information by up to 42%.

4. Speeds ROI with Rapid Deployment and Migration. New imaging technologies and free deployment tools make the process of deploying Windows Vista easier than with any previous version.

5. Reduces Support and Management Costs. The costs saving can come from multiple places including reduced help desk calls, less time spent on image maintenance, or a lower energy bill.”

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Seven tips for working securely from wireless hotspots

Wireless hotspots are changing the way people work. These wireless local area networks (LANs) provide high speed Internet access in public locations as well as at home and require nothing more than a notebook PC with a wireless card. From coffeeshops to restaurants, airports to hotel lobbies, hotspots are ubiquitous. They are the de facto connection method for travelers and remote workers to access the Internet, their e-mail, and even their corporate networks.

Hotspots range from paid services, such as T-Mobile or Boingo, to free connections at your local coffee shop or library. But they all have one thing in common: These are all open networks that are vulnerable to security breaches. And that means it’s up to you to protect the data on your PC. Here are a few tips to make working in public locations more secure.

1. Try to choose more secure connections. It’s not always possible to choose your connection type—but when you can, opt for wireless networks that require a network security key or have some other form of security, such as a certificate. The information sent over these networks is encrypted, which can help protect your computer from unauthorized access. The security features of different networks appear along with the network name as your PC discovers them.

2. Make sure your firewall is activated. A firewall helps protect your mobile PC by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network. It acts as a barrier that checks all incoming information, and then either blocks the information or allows it to come through. All Microsoft Windows operating systems come with a firewall, and you can make sure it’s turned on.

To activate the Windows XP Firewall

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. display:none
2. In Control Panel, double-click Network Connections. display:none
3. In the Network Connections window, under Network Tasks, click Change Windows Firewall Settings. display:none
4. In the Windows Firewall dialog box, on the General tab, ensure that On is selected. display:none

To activate the Windows Vista Firewall

1. Click Start and then click Control Panel. display:none
2. In Control Panel, select Network and Internet. display:none
3. Under Windows Firewall, click Turn Windows Firewall on or off. display:none
4. Ensure that On is selected.

3. Monitor your access points. Chances are, there are multiple wireless networks anywhere you’re trying to connect. These connections are all access points, because they link into the wired system that gives you Internet access. So how do you make sure you’re connecting to the right one? Simple by configuring your PC to let you approve access points before you connect.

Configure Windows XP Access Points

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. display:none
2. In Control Panel, double-click Network Connections. display:none
3. In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties. display:none
4. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, on the Wireless Networks tab, make sure that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected. display:none
5. Under Preferred networks, make sure that the name of the network that you want to connect to is highlighted, and then click Advanced. display:none
6. In the Advanced dialog box, click Access point (infrastructure) network only, and then click Close. display:none
7. Click OK. display:none

Configure Windows Vista Access Points

Windows Vista takes the guesswork out of connecting to hotspots because you are automatically prompted to approve new connections. In addition, after you approve a connection, you assign it a profile for future use.

4. Disable file and printer sharing: File and printer sharing is a feature that enables other computers on a network to access resources on your computer. When using your mobile PC in a hotspot, it’s best to disable file and printer sharing because when enabled, it leaves your computer vulnerable to hackers. Remember, though, to turn this feature back on when you return to the office.

Disable file and printer sharing in Windows XP

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. display:none
2. In Control Panel, click Security Center. display:none
3. In the Security Center window, click Windows Firewall. display:none
4. In the Windows Firewall dialog box, click the Exceptions tab. display:none
5. On the Exceptions tab, under Programs and Services, clear the File and Printer Sharing check box and then click OK. display:none

Disable file and printer sharing in Windows Vista

1. Click Start and then click Control Panel. display:none
2. In Control Panel, select Network and Sharing Center. display:none
3. Under Sharing and Discovery, turn File Sharing and Printer Sharing to off.

5. Make your folders private. When the folders on your mobile PC are private, it’s more difficult for hackers to access your files.

To make a folder private in Windows XP:

1. Click Start, and then click My Computer. display:none
2. In the My Computer window, double click the drive where Windows is installed, and then double click Documents and Settings. display:none
3. Double click your user folder, right-click the folder that you want to make private, and then click Properties. display:none
4. In the Properties dialog box, on the Sharing tab, click Do no share this folder, and then click OK. Repeat the steps above for each folder that you want to make private. display:none

To make a folder private in Windows Vista

Windows Vista not only makes folders private by default, but it also requires passwords for shared folders. As a result, you’re already covered! But if you want to double check, simply right click on the folder in question, and select Properties. On the Security tab, you can review the set permissions.

6. Encrypt your files. You can protect your files further by encrypting them, which requires a password to open or modify them. Because you must perform this procedure on one file at a time, consider password-protecting only the files that you plan to use while working in a public place.

7. Consider completely removing sensitive data from your notebook PC. If you’re working with extremely sensitive data, it might be worth taking it off your notebook PC altogether. Instead, keep it behind the corporate firewall and use your company’s VPN to access it when necessary. This way, you have multiple safeguards in place.

A few simple precautions can help make working in public places more secure. And by selecting the best connections and adjusting settings, you can enjoy productive and safe work sessions no matter where you are.

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Adobe clarifies statement on iPhone Flash player

Despite Adobe’s positive-sounding statement yesterday, CEO Shantanu Narayen clarified that he meant Flash on the iPhone would require more than just the iPhone SDK to pull off successfully. Since Flash requires a very close relationship with Safari – something Apple is normally very hesitant to allow – Narayen says it would need to work closely with Apple to develop a satisfactory implementation of Flash for the iPhone, according to CNET.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has panned both official releases of Flash: Flash Lite for mobile devices and its standard computer equivalent. According to Jobs, Flash Lite is too feature limited, while the standard Flash player is too robust for the multimedia device.

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Written by admin on March 20th, 2008 with no comments.
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Adobe Bringing Flash to the iPhone

Adobe made comments today that they will be delivering a Flash client for the iPhone. According to Adobe’s Chief Executive Shantanu Narayen, Adobe has downloaded the iPhone SDK and is planning on building a Flash Player for the iPhone and distributing it via Apple’s iTunes App store.
“We believe Flash is synonymous with the Internet experience, and we are committed to bringing Flash to the iPhone,” Narayen said. “We have evaluated (the software developer tools) and we think we can develop an iPhone Flash player ourselves.”

The news comes a few weeks after Apple’s Steve Jobs stated his reasons why Flash is not available for the iPhone. Jobs claimed that Flash Lite for mobile was not full featured enough, while the full version of Flash would not run well on the iPhone. Other reports have claimed the core issue preventing the release of Flash for iPhone is a licensing negotiation between Adobe and Apple over the iPhone’s PDF renderer.

It’s not clear how exactly Adobe would bring Flash to the iPhone, as there are several restrictions in the iPhone SDK that could prevent its release.

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Speed Trap database using Microsoft Virtual Earth

Check out this great mash up using database technology & Microsoft Virtual Earth to document speed traps in America.

Available now is Speed Trap, a mashup (Web application hybrid) that combines Microsoft Live Maps and the ability to pinpoint and review speed traps located anywhere on the planet. Membership is totally free. Speeding tickets are not. Insurance price quotes for a car/auto after a ticket is even worse. Inform yourself and others. Future revisions of the site will allow for uploading to mobile GPS devices and GPS Enabled Phones. Speed traps are consolidated. Zoom in to see more. (more…)

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Zune Desktop Software 2.3 released

First all, if you own a Zune and you listen to a lot of podcasts, you probably won’t want to miss this desktop software update for the Zune. It purportedly has a lot of podcasting related fixes. (I know that occasionally I’ll get certain podcasts registered twice in the desktop Zune software.

Personally, I use my Zune primarily to listen to podcasts, and podcasts alone. (I’ve only recently really started to load up more than a gigabyte of music on my 8GB flash-based device.) In fact, I should probably do an entry highlighting the IT related podcasts I listen to as some point. (more…)

Written by Jason on February 3rd, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Consumer Electronics Show - CES 2008 - So Whats New?

This Years Consumer Electronics Show seems to be focus on the evolution of electronics. Showing us more of the same with new features as one would expect. There is an obvious battle of next generation PC's, mobile devices and LCD's.

Here is a mix of items showcasing this year at the Las Vegas CES 2008 to give you an idea on the latest.

Starting the pack of electronic gadgets we have
the OQO Model 02 Durable Ultra Mobile PC running windows vista. It features:

• integrated backlit thumb keyboard, track stick, and capacitive TouchScrollers™. For wireless connectivity, the model 02 comes standard with WiFi 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 technology.
• Built-in mobile broadband EV-DO Rev. A technology for extended connectivity (hotspots)
  
• Pocket-size mobile form factor with sliding display and integrated thumb keyboard
• Only weighs 1 pound

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Sony's Serial ATA Blu-ray drive that will do the trick for even less. The BDU-X10S drive will cost $199.99 when Sony starts shipping it next month (preorder it here). This BD-ROM (that's read, not write) drive comes bundled with CyberLink PowerDVD BD Edition for playing Blu-ray discs in MPEG-2 or H.264 format. It'll also play DVDs and CDs and will work with XP and Vista PCs.

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New Garmin Nuvi 800 series features voice commands

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The HP Pavilion HDX laptop is for those into multimedia applications requiring the extra large 20" screen really. Here are the specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 (2.4GHz)

an Nvidia GeForce 8800M GTS graphics card with 512MB of video memory

Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)

20.1” WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050 pixels) HP Ultra Brightview display

Integrated HP HDTV Tuner w/4 Altec Lansing speakers + 1 subwoofer

PowerPack Software – Roxio, Muvee and Serif

500 GB Hard Drive

HD DVD-ROM w/ Super Multi DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer

4GB DDR2 system memory

Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Pro/Wireless 4945a/g/n network with Bluetooth

HP Imprint "Dragon" finish + Fingerprint reader + webcam

High capacity 9-cell battery

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ASUS M70 notebook 1 TeraByte Laptop. ASUS has integrated Hitachi's Travelstar 5K500 hard drive into its new M70 notebook PC. This will make the M70 capable of delivering one terabyte of storage capacity – equal to 1000 hours of video - in a two-drive configuration. It features a 17-in. widescreen display at either WXGA+ (1,440 by 900 pixels) or WUXGA (1,920 by 1,200 pixels) resolution, Intel Core2 Duo processor , an ATI 3650 graphics card, Web cam, fingerprint reader and 1GB of memory.

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Pinnacle Transfer Video, a mobile device capable of recording analog video onto iPods and other USB 2.0 storage devices without using PCs to copy files.

Not requiring a PC, you just transfer video from the source to the storage device, such as one of those saved vids from Halo 3 you rewatch several times each day. Just by connecting the unit to your Xbox 360, you'll be able to copy over your favourite kill so you can watch it on your iPod on the way to work.

It encodes MPEG-4s in H.254 at up to 720x480/576, and supports a bunch of inputs such as SVideo, composite video and stereo audio

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The Corsair GT 32GB USB 2.0 drive, is bootable and has the following features:

• Encased in extremely strong CNC-milled, anodized aircraft-grade aluminum.
• Water resistant to 200M through the use of a EPDM waterproof seal.
• Protected from vibration or impact damage through the use of a molded shock dampening collar.
• Plug-&-Play with any USB 2.0 certified peripheral computer port (backward compatible with USB 1.1).
• Includes the True Crypt security application (Windows Vista/XP/2000 compatible only) allowing for a virtual encrypted drive using AES-256 encryption.
• USB extension cable and Dog Tags included.
• Protected by a Limited 10-year Warranty.

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The next generation HDTV LCD's , Sony OLED uses a new flat-panel technology, called organic light-emitting diode (OLED), to produce a brilliant picture on a screen only 3 millimeters thick. The initial LCD's are only 11" but in a few years regular LCD's will be a thing of the past.
This thing has true black with 1 million to 1 ratio, which regular LCD's cant even touch (and have usually a dark grey instead of black dark contrast).

Take a look here at the prototype on display:

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The sleek Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WRT310N), the Wireless-N Broadband Router (WRT160N), the Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Notebook Adapter (WUSB600N), Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Adapter (WEC600N), and the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter (WGA600N). Also being showcased at CES is Linksys EasyLink Advisor (LELA), an enhanced network setup and management tool that serves as a "Network Advisor in a Box".

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Panasonics first IP enabled television, the VIERA full HD 1080p PZ850 series features four models -- the 46-inch class TH-46PZ850, the 50-inch class TH-50PZ850, the 58-inch class TH- 58PZ850 and the 65-inch class TH-65PZ850. The IP enabled televisions provides access to on-line content directly from the televison with VIERA CAST(TM) technology. In addition, the PZ850 series features a Pro Setting Menu, allowing the consumer to access professional calibration software; an improved native resolution contrast ratio of 30,000:1 and a dynamic ratio of 1,000,000:1; Digital Cinema Color Re-Mastering; 24p native reproduction; Game Mode; an SD memory Card slot; RS-232C connection; four HDMI connections; increased luminous efficiency; lead free panels; 100,000 hours to half brightness and a PC input. The 850 series further expands the capabilities of the SD Card feature by utilizing the H.264 codec to display high definition video recorded on a HD camcorder equipped with the H.264 codec.

Here is an example on how the IPTV connects online and for what purpose:

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Motorola's new Z10 E8 is a "pocket-sized mobile film studio." It allows users to play and capture high-quality video, marry audio and video, and create storyboards with soundtracks directly on the phone. Film enthusiasts can then take their video and upload it on various social networking Web sites. A similar phone can be seen here.

The E8 comes with 2 Gbytes of internal memory, which can hold up to 1,500 songs, and the external memory can be expanded to 4 Gbytes with a micro SD card.

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A Prototype of a DLP (rear Projection Alienware display for games that has .2ms refresh rate! Check it out!

Written by PCWizKid on January 7th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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