10/03/2010 

How Not to Shut Down Your Laptop, and Other Tips

Imagine my horror the other day when I saw an otherwise sharp friend of mine shut down his laptop by holding down the power button until the system turned off. Why is that a really bad idea? I'll explain this week--and I'll also tell you about a Web service that could very well save your life.

10/03/2010 

Update: Microsoft researcher wins Turing Award

The Association for Computing Machinery has awarded the 2009 A.M. Turing Award to Charles P. Thacker, for his work in pioneering the networked personal computer.

10/03/2010 

Microsoft skips patch for PowerPoint add-on

Microsoft fixed eight flaws in Windows and Office today, but passed on patching one Windows component because it cannot be automatically updated.

10/03/2010 

Microsoft warns of new IE bug; attacks under way

In its second such admission in the past two months, Microsoft today warned of a critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer that is already being exploited by hackers.

09/03/2010 

IT gives Windows 7 the green light

Most companies took a pass on Vista. But six months after its release, IT organizations are ready to commit to Windows 7. Major rollouts should start later this year.

09/03/2010 

The Windows 7 procrastinators

Although even some large shops are delaying Windows 7 implementation, observers caution not to wait too long.

11/03/2010 

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