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In three weeks, Microsoft is set to release the first public Beta release of Internet Explorer 9. Details have been kept quite close to their chest but a Russian source has leaked a 100% genuine screenshot of Redmond’s new Web Browser.
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Internet Explorer 9 UI Confirmed
On August - 25 - 2010
Windows Media Center – One Remote Control, Many Uses
On August - 24 - 2010
There were a number of surprise benefits I found upon making the conversion to Windows Media Center.
They don’t hype this much in the Microsoft literature on WMC, but I find the switch from 6 remote controls to just 1 a huge benefit. No more flailing around to set the TV to the right input, and the DVR to the right mode, and Sky box to the right channel etc. etc. It’s all right there on my new remote best friend.
The “Before” and “After” shots are below.
Xbox 360 Slim Review
On August - 22 - 2010
It’s been a while since the new Xbox 360 Slim was released. I’ve been keenly reading reviews and watching screencasts on Microsoft’s new games console. In particular I’ve been watching out for RROD issues and comparisons to the Xbox 360 Classic
I came across Paul Thurrott’s review last month, it’s one of the best on the web I’ve read and I’d like to share it with mintywhite readers.
Windows Live Essentials Vs. Apple iLife
On August - 21 - 2010
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It seems Microsoft just can’t help taking a crack at Apple recently (you gotta love it!)
Last time it was Windows 7 Vs. Mac OS X. This time Microsoft are comparing productivity suites Windows Live Essentials & Apple iLife.
Microsoft Office 15 in the Making
On August - 20 - 2010
According to several online sources. Microsoft have officially started to work on Office 15. They have already hit a preliminary internal assembly (Pre-Alpha); MSO_v15_1 & MSO_v15_2.
The sources indicate that new features and direction of development won’t be clear for another …
Can’t Open an Office 2007 File in Office XP or Office 2003? Download the Compatibility Pack
On August - 17 - 2010
Windows Forums member, Ang087, received a Word document that wouldn’t open in her version of Microsoft Word. To fix the problem, she downloaded the “Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint File Formats.”
Learn more about the compatibility pack and download it here.