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" + "Mon, Feb 8 2010 - 9:34 PM" + "

" + "Microsoft\'s Windows 7 chief: It\'s not us; it\'s your batteries" + "

" + "Windows President Steven Sinofsky posted to the Engineering Windows 7 blog about the growing number of alleged battery-notification issues reported by some customers over the past week. If you want to know all about battery performance, telemetry data, and more, read his full February 8 post. If you don\'t have time, here\'s the synopsis: It\'s not us; it\'s your batteries." + "

" + "Mon, Feb 8 2010 - 8:58 PM" + "

" + "A leaner, meaner Visual Studio 2010 Release Candidate expected later this week" + "

" + "Microsoft is poised to release the near-final Release Candidate (RC) test build of Visual Studio 2010 later this week, according to a mention on February 8 on a Microsoft development blog. The Softies are promising a leaner, meaner development suite, with the RC -- the last test build before VS2010 launches in April." + "

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" + "Mon, Feb 8 2010 - 6:55 PM" + "

" + "Is Windows 7 reliability fix making PCs less reliable?" + "

" + "There are reports in a TechNet forum that claim a recently released reliability and stability patch for Windows 7 may end up making some PCs less reliable and stable. The Ars Technica site discovered the thread about the fix, KB977074, late last week. Microsoft officials said they are aware of the issue but say that, so far, it\'s not a major one." + "

" + "Mon, Feb 8 2010 - 6:29 PM" + "

" + "How do I create shutdown shortcuts in Microsoft Windows 7?" + "

" + "Creating shortcuts to shutdown or power down a PC running Microsoft Windows 7 is easy but does require specific commands. Mark Kaelin shows you how." + "

" + "Sat, Feb 6 2010 - 6:56 AM" + "

" + "Bloomberg: “Microsoft Outpaces Apple in Customer Satisfaction”" + "

" + "It is great to see the excitement for Windows 7 translating into customer satisfaction with Microsoft overall. Earlier this week, Bloomberg posted an article headlined “Microsoft Outpaces Apple in Customer Satisfaction” that examined data gathered by YouGov Plc showing that Windows 7 has contributed more than twice as much to Microsoft’s customer satisfaction than Snow Leopard has to Apple’s. The data shows that customer satisfaction for Microsoft was at 64% the day before Windows 7 launched on ..." + "

" + "Fri, Feb 5 2010 - 11:56 PM" + "

" + "Windows 7 battery update: Still no conclusive findings" + "

" + "Microsoft and its PC maker partners are continuing to investigate battery problems which some Windows 7 users have said they\'ve been experiencing. So far, there\'s nothing new to report, Microsoft officials said on Friday, February 5." + "

" + "Fri, Feb 5 2010 - 8:09 PM" + "

" + "Microsoft to phase out its enterprise search offerings for Linux and Unix" + "

" + "Microsoft is going to be phasing out support for Unix and Linux platforms for its FAST enterprise search products as of their next release (some time after 2010). Microsoft shared that information, as well as other news about its near- and longer-term search plans as part of its latest update to its enterprise-search roadmap, which it made public on February 4" + "

" + "Fri, Feb 5 2010 - 4:56 PM" + "

" + "Testers get alpha of next version of Silverlight for Linux" + "

" + "The Mono team has made available a preview test build of Moonlight 3, the next version of Silverlight for Linux from Novell. Preview 1 is downloadable from the Mono site, as of February 3." + "

" + "Fri, Feb 5 2010 - 3:30 PM" + "

" + "Poll: How far behind has Microsoft fallen in the innovation race?" + "

" + "When it comes to product innovation and creating new markets, how far behind has Microsoft fallen?" + "

" + "Fri, Feb 5 2010 - 1:33 PM" + "

" + "Microsoft readies free upgrade program for Office buyers" + "

" + "Just like it does with Windows to keep the bottom from dropping out of the market in the months prior to the launch of a new release, Microsoft does the same with Office via its Tech Guarantee program. It looks like that free-upgrade program is about to begin for Office 2010." + "

" + "Thu, Feb 4 2010 - 9:50 PM" + "

" + "Microsoft\'s challenge: Innovation, innovation, innovation" + "

" + "Former Softies are weighing in publicly about Microsoft\'s culture of innovation -- or lack thereof -- in the past couple of days. What they aren\'t doing is offering any real suggestions about how Microsoft can make a company of 90,000 or so employees more agile, less insular and more innovative." + "

" + "Thu, Feb 4 2010 - 8:33 PM" + "

" + "Microsoft schedules 12 Windows Phone sessions for Mix 10 conference" + "

" + "Microsoft has not just one or two, but now 12 sessions dedicated to Windows Phone app and game and development on the agenda for its Mix 10 conference in mid-March, the company announced on February 4." + "

" + "Thu, Feb 4 2010 - 6:18 PM" + "

" + "Microsoft, NSF team to provide research in the cloud" + "

" + "Microsoft and the National Science Foundation announced on February 4 that they are teaming to provide NSF-selected researchers with free cloud computing resources built around Microsoft\'s Windows Azure public-cloud operating system." + "

" + "Wed, Feb 3 2010 - 7:06 PM" + "

" + "Microsoft Windows 7 upgrade program an absolute fiasco" + "

" + "Nicole Bremer Nash has a bone to pick with Microsoft, Lenovo, and Mentor Media concerning Windows 7 upgrade fulfillment and broken promises." + "

" + "Tue, Feb 2 2010 - 8:18 PM" + "

" + "Put the Classic Start menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell" + "

" + "Greg Shultz investigates all of the classic features that the Classic Shell application, by Ivo Beltchev, brings to the Windows 7 user interface." + "

" + "Tue, Feb 2 2010 - 1:03 PM" + "

" + "Sony Announces VAIO E Series Windows PCs" + "

" + "Today, Sony has announced a new series of VAIO Windows PCs – the VAIO E Series. This new 15.5” laptop will come in 5 high-gloss colors: Caribbean Green, Iridescent Blue, Coconut White, Hibiscus Pink and Lava Black. 3 matte colors can also be chosen: Maple Brown, Silver White and Gunmetal. I don’t know about you but I’m sold on the Caribbean Green. I love this color. The keyboard on the VAIO E Series is edge-to-edge with the numeric pad built-in. Sony did this to give users the experience of ..." + "

" + "Mon, Feb 1 2010 - 8:03 PM" + "

" + "How do I connect to a remote Windows 7 desktop from a Linux machine?" + "

" + "In this How do I tip, Jack Wallen shows you how to connect to a Windows 7 machine remotely from a Linux desktop." + "

" + "Mon, Feb 1 2010 - 5:04 PM" + "

" + "Important Reminder Regarding Expiration of the Windows 7 RC" + "

" + "On February 15th, people still running the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) will receive a notification reminding them that starting March 1st, 2010, their PC will begin experiencing bi-hourly shutdowns. These shutdowns will continue through June 1st, 2010. On June 1st, 2010, a non-genuine experience is triggered where your wallpaper is removed and “This copy of Windows is not genuine” will be displayed in the lower right corner above the taskbar. This means your PC will no longer be able to ob..." + "

" + "Mon, Feb 1 2010 - 7:00 AM" + "

" + "Add more memory to your computer" + "

" + "Find out what we mean when we talk about RAM, and learn how to install it." + "

" + "Mon, Feb 1 2010 - 7:00 AM" + "

" + "Quick computer shortcuts" + "

" + "Bookmark this list of handy Word, Excel, and desktop shortcuts—you won’t regret it." + "

" + "Fri, Jan 29 2010 - 3:11 PM" + "

" + "Poll: Which search engine is the default on your browser?" + "

" + "Search is a pivotal part of the Web browsing experience, but which search engine is your default choice these days?" + "

" + "Fri, Jan 29 2010 - 3:11 PM" + "

" + "A Special Offer From Our Sponsor NEC" + "

" + "Ads by Pheedo" + "

" + "Wed, Jan 27 2010 - 4:45 PM" + "

" + "How do I install and configure Microsoft Security Essentials?" + "

" + "Mark Kaelin walks you through the steps required to install and configure Microsoft Security Essentials, a free anti-virus and anti-malware app." + "

" + "Tue, Jan 26 2010 - 6:32 PM" + "

" + "Investigate Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center" + "

" + "In the Windows 7 version of Windows Media Center, the enhanced Internet TV lets you watch videos from a variety of providers via the Internet." + "

" + "Fri, Jan 22 2010 - 3:32 PM" + "

" + "Poll: Will your computer respond to a natural user interface?" + "

" + "Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer suggests that 2010 will be the year natural user interfaces become a viable alternative to the mouse and keyboard." + "

" + "Wed, Jan 20 2010 - 7:24 PM" + "

" + "Peek behind the GodMode curtains to reveal useful canonical names and GUIDs" + "

" + "Greg Shultz discusses the Control Panel canonical names of Windows 7 and shows you how to use them to create shortcuts to your favorite items." + "

" + "Tue, Jan 19 2010 - 5:34 AM" + "

" + "Cool PCs, Devices and Apps - CES 2010 Partner Showcase and Re-cap" + "

" + "Kicking off the new year with a bang, our Partners announced and showcased all kinds of awesome new products for Windows 7 at the 2010 International CES. I spent some time over the week compiling many of those announcements which include PCs, hardware and apps. This list is in no particular order. And just to warn, this is a pretty lengthy blog post! HP: HP announced several new PCs this week at CES including the HP TouchSmart tm2, and additions to their Mini line. The HP Mini 5102 brings mul..." + "

" + "Mon, Jan 18 2010 - 7:15 AM" + "

" + "Graphic.ly bringing Digital Comics to Windows - Q&A with Micah Baldwin" + "

" + "As a comic book fan, I’m stoked about Graphic.ly (previously known as Take Comics). We mentioned Graphic.ly during Steve Ballmer’s keynote at CES this year. Graphic.ly is an app that will digitally bring comic books to your Windows PC. But Graphic.ly will also go beyond simply being a digital comic book reader. You’ll be able to interact with friends that are also comic book readers. They will also be providing an outlet for you to check out merchandise related to the comic books you’re reading ..." + "

" + "Mon, Jan 18 2010 - 7:00 AM" + "

" + "Clean Machine" + "

" + "Safely remove smudges from your monitor and get grime off your keyboard." + "

" + "Mon, Jan 18 2010 - 7:00 AM" + "

" + "Speed up your connection" + "

" + "Get 10 tips on improving the strength of your wireless signal." + "

" + "Sat, Jan 16 2010 - 1:24 AM" + "

" + "High Interest in Windows 7 Helps Drive PC Sales" + "

" + "You may have read my post from last week on the great momentum we’re seeing with Windows 7 to-date. I thought I would share some more good news – not just for Microsoft and Windows, but for the entire technology industry. According to IDC early projections, PC shipments in 2009 were up 2.3% overall over 2008. In the US, the PC market established a new record of nearly 20.7 million units shipped in the fourth quarter – a year-on-year growth of 24%! Also in the US, four of our OEM partners make..." + "

" + "Mon, Jan 11 2010 - 8:23 AM" + "

" + "D-Link shows their concept of “Link your Life” at CES 2010" + "

" + "And in our last video from Mark Relph from CES 2010 – he visits the D-Link booth. There, he talks with Dan Kelley about what D-Link is coming out with including network area storage devices, routers and wireless cameras. Many of D-Link’s products use Windows Connect Now which allows their consumers to experience a fast and easy installation. Click here for more information on Windows Connect Now." + "

" + "Mon, Jan 11 2010 - 7:57 AM" + "

" + "Kodak talks using Windows 7 to offer ease of use for their customers" + "

" + "Kodak has done a lot of work taking advantage of new features of Windows 7 such as Devices and Printers and Device Stage, for ease of use for their consumers using Windows 7. Mark Relph talks with Kodak at CES 2010 about seeing value with the Windows 7 Logo Program and what they’ve done to take advantage of Windows 7 with their products. They also showcase the Kodak ESP 7200 All-in-One Printer." + "

" + "Mon, Jan 11 2010 - 7:06 AM" + "

" + "NVIDIA Showcases 3D Vision Technology on Windows 7" + "

" + "I am continuing the series of videos Mark Relph sent me last from the CES 2010 showroom floor. Mark stopped by the NVIDIA booth at CES 2010 and talked with NVIDIA’s Ujesh Desai about their 3D Vision Technology running on Windows 7. Check out the video: NVIDIA also offered a sneak peek at their upcoming GeForce GF100 graphics card." + "

" + "Sat, Jan 9 2010 - 8:43 AM" + "

" + "Canon Cameras & Printers with Compatible with Windows 7 Logo" + "

" + "Canon was showing off their cameras and printers that have earned the Compatible with Windows 7 Logo at their CES booth. Mark stopped by to chat with Lisette Ranga and Nicole Centrone from Canon. They also discuss how their cameras and printers take advantage of Device Stage. Check out the video: I recently had a chance to check out their PIXMA MP990 printer. What’s great about having printers such as the MP990 support Device Stage is that all that you need for all your printing and ..." + "

" + "Sat, Jan 9 2010 - 7:16 AM" + "

" + "AMD bringing DirectX 11 to Laptop PCs" + "

" + "Mark stopped by AMD’s booth to talk to Bob Sison about what AMD was showcasing this week at CES. AMD announced their Mobility Radeon Premium graphics in laptop PCs – supporting DirectX 11. Check out the video: Did you know AMD has shipped 2 million of its DirectX 11 capable graphic processors?" + "

" + "Sat, Jan 9 2010 - 1:57 AM" + "

" + "A Closer Look at the Microsoft Booth at CES 2010 and Partner Products Inside!" + "

" + "For many of you who couldn’t make it CES 2010 this year (including myself) in Las Vegas, we thought we would try to bring a little CES to you here on the blog. Mark Relph, Senior Director on the Windows Ecosystem Team and fellow blogger here on The Windows Blog, sent along a few videos for me to post for you. Our booth had a great setup this year with a wide range of Partner products being showcased. In the first of several videos, Mark takes us through the Microsoft Booth and stops to talk abou..." + "

" + "Thu, Jan 7 2010 - 4:00 AM" + "

" + "Windows 7 Showing Great Momentum & Fantastic Ecosystem Support" + "

" + "Wow – it’s hard to believe a year ago at CES we were launching the beta for Windows 7. And it’s been over 2 months since the launch of Windows 7 – the result of all the great feedback and testing we received by you from both the beta and RC releases. Now that Windows 7 has been out for a few months, people have been asking us how things are going. We thought this year’s CES would be the perfect place to share updates about Windows 7 momentum. First off - Windows 7 is being well received all aro..." + "

" + "Mon, Dec 14 2009 - 7:00 AM" + "

" + "Make your own music" + "

" + "Find out how to write, record, and edit music on your PC." + "

" + "Mon, Dec 14 2009 - 7:00 AM" + "

" + "8 tips for holiday photos" + "

" + "Turn routine holiday photos into something special." + "

" + "Sun, Dec 6 2009 - 8:35 AM" + "

" + "How we designed the default background in Windows 7" + "

" + "Channel 9’s Larry Larsen pinged me earlier today to let me know of a video they just posted to Channel 9 on the default background in Windows 7. Larry was able to talk to Denise Trabona who is a Senior UX (User Experience) Lead on the Windows Design and Research Team. Denise shares insight into how we went about designing the default background see on Windows 7 desktops (the default) and also the logon screen. If you’re someone interested in UI and the thought processes behind how and why we mak..." + "

" + "Thu, Dec 3 2009 - 7:43 PM" + "

" + "Saks Fifth Avenue Holidays “Windows” and Holiday Themes for Windows 7" + "

" + "A couple of weeks ago, I blogged about how we were partnering with Saks Fifth Avenue on decorating their windows along both 5th Ave and 50th Street in NYC to help celebrate the holidays. You can check out the unveiling which took place in New York City on November 23rd here. During the unveiling, Kristen Chenoweth and the chorus of PS22 performed live to help spread the holiday cheer as the windows went “live.” If you’re in New York and are doing some shopping, you should definitely stop by ..." + "

" + "Mon, Nov 23 2009 - 7:00 AM" + "

" + "Create an online photo album" + "

" + "Capture and share holiday memories." + "

" + "Mon, Nov 23 2009 - 7:00 AM" + "

" + "Clean up your computer" + "

" + "Keep your PC in tip-top shape by following this guide to a spotless computer." + "

" + "Mon, Nov 9 2009 - 7:00 AM" + "

" + "5 time-waster games" + "

" + "Easy-to-learn, no major commitment—ideal for a quick pick-me-up." + "

" + "Mon, Nov 9 2009 - 7:00 AM" + "

" + "Your keyboard—friend or foe?" + "

" + "These quick, easy solutions will have you typing comfortably in no time." + "

" + "Thu, Oct 22 2009 - 6:00 AM" + "

" + "8 tips for great photos" + "

" + "Turn holiday photos into works of art with a few simple techniques." + "

" + "Thu, Oct 22 2009 - 6:00 AM" + "

" + "Stay in touch, even at a distance" + "

" + "IM and video can keep you in touch to share spooky, fun, or cute moments." + "

" + "Mon, Oct 12 2009 - 6:00 AM" + "

" + "Magnify your screen and zoom in on the Web" + "

" + "Trouble seeing computer text and images clearly? Windows and Internet Explorer have features to improve your view." + "

" + "Mon, Oct 12 2009 - 6:00 AM" + "

" + "5 ways to make your keyboard easier to use" + "

" + "Quickly evaluate and change your keyboard settings and comfort options." + "

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