Microsoft Launches First Beta of Microsoft WebMatrix 2.0

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The first beta release of Microsoft WebMatrix 2.0 is now available for download. WebMatrix (www.microsoft.com/web/webmatrix) is a free tool for building, customizing and deploying websites from a single point. It is focused on helping developers of all skills, whether you are a newbie or an experienced one, this can be used easily. Unlike many other [...]

Microsoft to buy Skype for pricey $8.5 billion

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Microsoft Corp plans to buy Internet phone service Skype for $8.5 billion in its biggest-ever acquisition, placing a rich bet on mobile and the Internet to try to best rivals such as Google Inc. In a deal that took a month from offer to signing, the software company outbid Google and Facebook, which sources said [...]

Internet explorer 9

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Microsoft has made the Release Candidate version of Internet Explorer 9 available for public download. This more or less the version which is closer to the final version of IE9 which is due very soon. There are many enhancements in Internet Explorer 9 out of which two of them stand out, the speed enhancements and [...]

Nokia smart phones to run Windows 7

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Nokia has just announced the partnership with Microsoft to bring Windows phone 7 as the primary smart phone platform for the Nokia phones going forward. This will make Symbian, currently stands just behind Android on Number 2 position in the smart phone market. While the specific details of the deal are being worked out, here’s [...]

Project Management Software – List

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Project Management Software in a single phrase, is a software that helps you to manage projects.  Managing the projects include : Administration of the project Scheduling the projects Managing the budget Controlling the cost Allocating resources for the project Collaborating Communicating Managing Quality Documentation A few of the Project Management Software is listed below.

PC Antivirus Protection

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For virus protection you need antivirus. It protects your computer against viruses, worms, Trojan horses and other malware. Here is a list of free antivirus’ available, which I have used in the past. Avira Antivir Antivirus It is free antivirus for personal and non commercial use. It protects the computer against viruses, worms and Trojans. [...]

25 years of Microsoft Windows

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Happy birthday, Microsoft Windows! 25 years ago on this day, Windows 1.0 was released by Microsoft. May versions of Microsoft Windows has taken shapes and presently Windows 7.0 dominates the PC world. Initially the project was named as Interface Manager, basically a GUI for the DOS operating system. When released in 1985, Microsoft chairman Bill [...]

xAuth Makes Social Sharing Easy

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Extended Authentication (XAuth) makes social sharing easier by automating the way users share the content on various social networks. XAuth was an initiative by Meebo. When you log in to social networks like Google, Microsoft, MySpace, Yahoo! and others, these services notify xAuth.org that you have an active session with the service. When you visit [...]

Microsoft outsource IT to Infosys

Image via Wikipedia We have learned recently that Infosys gets a major contract, which spans over three years, from Microsoft. In this contract Infosys will manage services like IT helps desk, infrastructure application support, desk-side services etc. for Microsoft. These services will be provided at 450 locations in 104 different countries. This includes the services [...]

Microsoft’s Project Pink Unveils Today

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Microsoft is going to unveil its Mobile Phone Device today which would focus on Social Networking. Reuters stated “The phones won’t be powered by Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Phone 7 software, and will be priced much lower than the iPhone or Google Inc’s Nexus One.” There would be a live webcast at 10 am Pacific Time [...]

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