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2015 6

  1. Now available: Windows Key Shortcuts for Windows 10
  2. Be careful out there: Windows 10 upgrade scams
  3. Implications of Proposed Changes to Daylight Saving Time in the United States
  4. Oregon may repeal daylight saving time… in 2021
  5. Part two of the story around Leap Seconds and Windows: #NotY2K
  6. The story around Leap Seconds and Windows: It’s likely not Y2K

2014 5

  1. Windows Updates for New Russia Time Zones Now Available
  2. Update on Windows support for new Russian Time Zones
  3. Available now: August 2014 cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems
  4. Available now: Update to support the new currency symbol for the Russian ruble in Windows
  5. My Own Accessibility Experience

2013 9

  1. ICANN Committee rejects dotless domain names, won't "pursue any additional studies"
  2. What I do at Microsoft: It's all about the customer
  3. Microsoft Account Gets More Secure with Two Factor Authorization
  4. If you can't trust Google's app store, how can you trust them for anything?
  5. What I read: Designing for Dependability in the Cloud
  6. RSS feed reader blues? Get your feed in Microsoft Outlook and Office 365
  7. One look at the future of computing from Microsoft, circa 2018-2023
  8. Consumers and Enterprise: every customer is a consumer
  9. Shuttle rides, waiting for meetings, and other places: articles and posts I've read

2012 13

  1. Your Questions: "What do you think about Windows 8? Which one should I get?"
  2. Advisory: October 2012 DST Cumulative Update for Windows operating systems
  3. Update: No immediate plans in Russia to return to Winter Time in 2012
  4. Advisory: Russia’s possible return to Winter Time in 2012
  5. Words to live by, literally: Charles McConathy on Staying Healthy
  6. Much ado about something (important): World IPv6 Launch 2012 is June 6
  7. Another look at the PC of tomorrow, in your pocket with Windows To Go
  8. It's Time To Spring Forward An Hour in the US and Canada: Daylight Saving Time Arrives Sunday
  9. Six months and Google finally acknowledges I'm me: the troubles with "real" identities
  10. Surviving TechReady 14 in Seattle 2012: A few helpful tips and hints
  11. Six months and Google still doesn't believe I'm me: the troubles with "real" identities
  12. What will the PC look like in five years? Here's one look at my son's possible Windows PC in 2016
  13. A past look at future tech: thoughts on the Windows PC of 2008 back in 2003... and 2012's in 2008

2011 37

  1. Three months now and Google insists I'm not me. The troubles with "real" identities and the latest 'nymwars'
  2. The time has come to move on… to Windows 7 (especially if you're still on Windows XP)
  3. Announcement: Late breaking 2011 time zone changes for Armenia and Ukraine (again)
  4. Google determines I'm not me: the troubles with "real" identities
  5. Posted: Information on preparations for daylight saving time changes and Microsoft Office 365
  6. Steve Jobs 1955 - 2011
  7. Changes to daylight saving time in Russia for 2011: third party resources & guidance
  8. Announcement: Microsoft webcasts on DST changes in Russia: Oct 3rd & 6th
  9. Microsofties: When it comes to Tweeting, be thoughtful
  10. Get Outlook 2010 SP1 for displaying two separate time zones in the Calendar
  11. Announcement: Microsoft webcast on daylight saving time changes in Russia
  12. New blog from the Windows team: Building Windows 8
  13. Google doesn't believe I'm me: the troubles with "real" identities
  14. Top 10 little known Microsoft facts
  15. Microsoft Previewing ‘Windows 8’
  16. Microsoft Bing and Xbox.com Support World IPv6 Day
  17. World IPv6 Day and Windows
  18. Announcements: Supporting the next version of the Internet with IPv6 SP1
  19. It's Time To Spring Forward An Hour in the US and Canada: Daylight Saving Time Arrives Sunday
  20. More thoughts on The Microsoft Garage Science Fair
  21. Heading to Microsoft TechReady 12 in Seattle? Check out my helpful hints and survival tips
  22. Satya Nadella: the new president in Microsoft's Server & Tools Business
  23. Dell showcases a new 10-inch Windows 7 tablet
  24. Microsoft's Bing increased U.S. market share to nearly 28 percent, up 6 percent
  25. Of interest: Ex-Microsoftie Brad Lovering joins Splunk in Seattle
  26. Post: Configuring IPv6 addresses on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008
  27. Humour: A Fun Volkswagen Commercial featuring Darth Vader
  28. Bing to support the next generation of the Internet on World IPv6 Day
  29. With IPv6, where will you keep your 428 octillion Internet enabled devices?
  30. The Transition to IPv6 is not the End of the World. No, Really.
  31. Update available for Microsoft Office OneNote for Apple's iPhone, iPad and iOS
  32. Your questions: What the heck are you doing at Microsoft and what is CPE?
  33. Now available: Microsoft Office OneNote for Apple's iPhone, iPad and iOS
  34. Curious how to back up your PC? There are a few free options via Windows Live
  35. A favourite application: Microsoft XML Notepad 2007
  36. Announcement: Microsoft Security Advisory 2490606: Vulnerability in Graphics Rendering Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  37. Announcement: security bulletin MS10-087 update for Microsoft Office

2010 51

  1. Announcement: Microsoft Windows December 2010 Updates to Daylight Saving Time and Time Zones
  2. Your questions: "Where do I go for help with my Windows Phone?" Here's a link
  3. Dude, where's my Windows Phone? Found it, with Windows Live
  4. Link: How to change your name on Facebook (well, we'll see)
  5. Wondering where to turn to contact Microsoft Customer Support?
  6. Just a thought on WikiLeaks, author Dan Brown and 256-bit encryption keys
  7. How to access your bookmarks on Windows Phone 7
  8. How to sync files like notes and tasks on your Windows Phone 7
  9. Looking for Windows Phone 7 apps? Try Bing Visual Search Gallery
  10. Moving from an iPhone to a new Windows Phone 7? Here are some tips
  11. Is that really an email from the EFPTS? Don't get caught buy a phishing attempt
  12. Of interest: Daylight Saving Time Issues with Alarms on Apple iPhones
  13. Problem with an app uninstall leads to a Microsoft Support's FixIt
  14. Remember: October 31 is Halloween, and the Office 2010 beta expires, too
  15. Up for auction: Halo's Master Chief costume for the Microsoft Giving Campaign 2010
  16. The Little BIG Things: 163 ways to pursue excellence by Tom Peters
  17. What's on your TV: cable, satellite or OTA + the Web?
  18. Do you have strong passwords on your devices? Here's what to consider
  19. When it comes to Tweeting, be thoughtful
  20. Andy Grove: On Innovation, Manufacturing
  21. Public Beta Now Available for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
  22. Updated tips on buying a new PC
  23. Announcement: Microsoft Windows May 2010 Updates to Daylight Saving Time and Time Zones
  24. A few examples of how Microsoft product groups integrate the voice of customers into the development cycle
  25. Support and Information Resources for Microsoft's .NET Framework
  26. You learn something new each day. Today I found out about Learning Essentials for Microsoft Office
  27. Support options for FAST Enterprise Search
  28. Thinking about ditching cable TV? Steps to a more integrated entertainment experience with Windows and Xbox 360
  29. Going to Mix10 in Las Vegas? Check out my hints on surviving tradeshows and finding restaurants in Las Vegas
  30. It's Time To Spring Forward An Hour in the US and Canada: Daylight Saving Time Arrives Sunday
  31. 12 Apps & Services for Surviving Conference Season for iPhones… and Windows Phones
  32. Support for Fable: The Lost Chapters for the PC is not a lost chapter
  33. Support options for Engyro Product Connector for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 and System Center Operations Manager 2007
  34. Your questions: With SAP and Microsoft partnering, where do I go for Duet support?
  35. Heading down to SXSW this year? Consider taking a travel power pack
  36. Blast from the past: Connectix Virtual PC
  37. Your questions: Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (EBS2008) was discontinued… what are my options?
  38. Your questions: What are the support options for Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio Concurrency and Coordination Runtime (CCR) and Decentralized Software Service (DSS) Toolkit 2008? (Whew!)
  39. Your questions: How do I get the latest Service Pack for Windows Vista?
  40. Your questions: "Will you answer questions on any Microsoft product? How long does Microsoft support their products?"
  41. Your questions: Beware the Ides of March, and Hotmail account hacks
  42. Reminder: Windows 7 RC Expires on June 1, 2010
  43. Webcast now available: Some of the changes made in the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)
  44. Tips & Tricks: How to deauthorize Apple iTunes on all computers associated with your account
  45. New Tablets, Slates, and Pads: oh, my. 2010 will be an interesting, touch-fueled year.
  46. How I work: No matter what anyone tells you, there’s still a bunch of paper in this digital world
  47. Our new Microsoft Signature PC arrives, and I like what wasn't included in the shipment
  48. My new Kindle DX with global wireless arrived today
  49. Announcement: Advance notice for MS10-002 Internet Explorer out-of-band release MS10-002 with Q&A Webcast
  50. Announcement: Security Advisory 979682 Released for Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability in the Windows kernel
  51. Surviving CES in Las Vegas: A few helpful hints

2009 118

  1. What's that over the Bellevue skyline, the Bat-signal? No, the Bing-signal
  2. Favourite past posts with more on Christmas poems, Bill Gates and buying a new PC
  3. Announcement: Microsoft Windows OS hotfix for Bangladesh 2009/2010 daylight saving time
  4. A bit about BitLocker today on the Windows Team Blog
  5. Black is not the new Blue this season: more on “Black Screen” issues and the Microsoft November Security Updates
  6. Announcement: Hotfix for Microsoft Windows OS releases available for Fiji 2009/2010 Daylight Saving Time
  7. Announcement: Microsoft Windows December 2009 Updates to Daylight Saving Time and Time Zones
  8. How to make an impact at Thanksgiving, even if you're not Bill Gates
  9. Your questions: "What do people read on your blog?" Stuff about Time, Bill Gates, Kids and shopping for a new PC. Here are some of the most popular posts.
  10. Things seen around Microsoft (and perhaps your college campus?): a fractal panda
  11. Your questions: "Will Office 2003 work with Windows 7?"
  12. Dell's new Inspiron Zino HD: ZDNet says it's "Dell's answer to Apple's Mac mini."
  13. Your questions: Common questions about upgrading to Windows 7
  14. "I'm a PC and Windows 7 was my idea." Perhaps, but the look-and-feel of Windows 7 was done in Redmond
  15. When it comes to PC security, don't be a victim... be a participant in your own rescue. Windows 7 can help, too.
  16. Winners from the Windows 7 72-Hour Film Festival
  17. From Windows 7 to working with product groups customer satisfaction
  18. Gizmodo offers a look at several Windows 7 Launch Parties
  19. Microsoft Giving Campaign: a couple of auction items generating interest arrived today (on Windows 7 GA-Day)
  20. Windows 7 available today, Kylie gets a new PC and other musings from GA-Day
  21. One more item for the Microsoft Giving Campaign: Adam Koford's LOL Cats "Extra Leafy Edition"
  22. Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Deliver Beta 2 in Final Stretch to March 22 Launch
  23. A couple of choice items benefitting the Microsoft Giving Campaign this year
  24. Wonder what's up at the Microsoft Giving Campaign? Here's a look at few auction items generating interest
  25. Who's tweeting what on Twitter? A few of my favourite recent tweets
  26. Twitter: it's more than people talking about themselves (well, maybe not ;). It's a real resource.
  27. The Microsoft Giving Campaign kicks off!
  28. My Windows 7 Party Pack Arrives
  29. Free download: Microsoft Security Essentials suite available now
  30. Announcement: New Xbox 360 Elite $50 rebate for U.S. customers 'til October 5, 2009
  31. Announcement: Updated Microsoft's Support Policy for Daylight Saving Time & Time Zone Updates
  32. Of interest: NetworkWorld with 5 Reasons Macs Can't Claim They're Better than Windows 7: the debates will continue
  33. It's nearly back to school time: here's info on buying a new PC
  34. Of interest: Aussie NSW secondary school students were the first in the world to use Microsoft's Windows 7
  35. Windows 7 flying high in the skies above Redmond
  36. Ed Bott offers up his update to the Windows 7 upgrade chart in Walt Mossberg's blog
  37. Windows 7 RTM Available Today for MSDN & TechNet Subscribers
  38. Be careful: Why getting Windows 7 "RTM" today can be like a box of chocolates
  39. Advisory: Information on changes coming to First Run in Internet Explorer 8
  40. Just ahead of Windows 7, Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 BETA is now available
  41. Of interest for IT Professionals: Internet Explorer 8 via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) coming in August 2009
  42. Your questions: what do I like about Windows 7? Hardware home pages with Device Stage
  43. The latest Microsoft "Laptop Hunters" commercial: all it's missing is a puppy
  44. Thoughts on potential competitors, new technology, and a new Windows division President
  45. Your questions: what do I like about Windows 7? Windows Easy Transfer for migrating your life to a new PC
  46. Preview: Windows 7 Application Compatibility Roundtable Springboard Series Discussion Highlights
  47. Announcement: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta now available
  48. Of interest: Windows Home Server for Home Office and Small Office
  49. Coming this Thursday, 6/18: June Chat with the Internet Explorer team at 10AM Pacific
  50. Of interest: Blog post on Windows 7 for Europe
  51. Software and Hardware partners: ready for Windows 7? Be sure to get Ready. Set. 7
  52. It's official: Steve Guggenheimer announces that Windows 7 arrives in stores October 22
  53. Windows 7 Coming October 22
  54. Want to know more about Bing? Live webcast on June 1, 2009 @10:00AM Pacific Daylight Time
  55. Video of the new Zune HD in action, courtesy of Gizmodo
  56. Now available: SP2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 on WU and the Microsoft Download Center
  57. Thinking about downloading SP2 for Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008? Please download it from a trusted source!
  58. Get ready: New Acer Aspire Windows Home Server appears on Amazon in the States
  59. Advisory: Important Information on SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 2
  60. Videos: Steve Ballmer and Bill Gates speak at the Microsoft CEO Summit 2009
  61. Your questions: what do I like about Windows 7? HomeGroup for managing your home network
  62. Your questions: what do I like about Windows 7? Yes, HomeGroup and Play To are nice, but codec support is a quiet wonder
  63. The latest Microsoft "Laptop Hunters" commercial: "I'm a PC and I got exactly what I wanted."
  64. Thinking about joining a new club? Take a look at the Windows Clubhouse
  65. Video: Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 using the User State Migration Tool
  66. Windows 7 Release Candidate now available, with more info on what's new in the RC, MED-V, and improved SSD support
  67. Personal documentary from Microsoft writer makes an impression
  68. Download Windows 7 RC from a trusted source – via Microsoft –and avoid peer to Peer and save yourself the security risk
  69. Your questions: How do I import my contacts and mail from Thunderbird into Microsoft Outlook?
  70. Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) on track for April 30 for MSDN & TechNet subscribers, May 5 for public availability
  71. Thinking about the next public release of Windows 7, Digital TV, End to End Trust and more of what I've read
  72. Need DTV transition help? Zenith provides Help Guides for Last Mile of the Digital TV Transition
  73. Your questions: I've lost my Hotmail password: what should I do?
  74. Thinking about preparing for Windows 7? I'm thinking it's time for a new hard disk
  75. Thinking about the Windows 7 upgrade experience, have you backed up your files lately?
  76. The latest Microsoft Windows commercial: "I'm a PC because I'm picky."
  77. Links to Microsoft Windows Live support pages and team blogs
  78. Your questions: How I Work at Microsoft
  79. More info on how to protect your PC from the Conficker worm
  80. Protect yourself from the Conficker computer worm
  81. Video: Bill Gates on the importance of DreamSpark and the student community, courtesy of Max Zuckerman at Channel 8
  82. Why do I need IPv6? Where can I learn from Microsoft about IPv6 for Windows? (Your questions on IPv6)
  83. Accessing the Internet at a cafe? See these tips for working securely from wireless hotspots
  84. Going to Mix09 in Las Vegas? Check out my helpful hints on surviving tradeshows and finding restaurants in Las Vegas
  85. The Microsoft 2019 video, good presentation skills, and NASA junkie Kevin Schofield speaks at Convergence
  86. John Dvorak's Second Opinion on Microsoft's business model needs a third opinion: Yours
  87. Sunday marks the arrival of Daylight Saving Time in the US and Canada
  88. Kindle books on your iPhone? Sure, but the library is so much cheaper.
  89. Solved: Word Completion on the AT&T Fuze
  90. Being foolish about customer and partner satisfaction at Microsoft
  91. Your questions: thinking about computer security and your family PC
  92. Do you have advice for President Obama on the 2009 digital television (DTV) transition? He's listening…
  93. Windows Mobile My Phone (no, it's not "MyPhone") beta site debuts. Sign up soon available soon?
  94. Jon DeVaan provides an update on UAC and security in Windows 7... and switches banks
  95. How do I change the power option settings for Start button in Windows Vista?
  96. My life as a customer, part 2: Three red lights flash on my Xbox 360 Ring of Light (again!) RROD much?
  97. My life as a customer: this week, it's about cable television… and more than the 2009 DTV move
  98. Concerned about online privacy? So is Microsoft's Peter Cullen. Actually, it's his job.
  99. Curious about the next Microsoft Windows 7 beta or release date?
  100. Of interest: House defeats (and then approves) bill to postpone the digital television transition. Consumer feedback much?
  101. Announcement: Internet Explorer 8 release candidate is now available online
  102. Coming up in February: Mark Russinovich on the Springboard Series discussing the beta of Windows 7
  103. Of interest: Screencasts covering the features in Windows 7
  104. How to make Deviled Egg Salad
  105. Get yours now, they're going fast: Windows 7 Beta general availability ends on February 10, 2009
  106. I agree with CNET News: I can't get enough of Windows 7
  107. Advisory: Concerned about the Conficker worm? Run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
  108. Your questions: what do I like about Windows 7? The Taskbar, saving me time (and money ;)
  109. Did you win One Million Euros in a Microsoft Lottery? Think again: it's a phishing attempt
  110. Your questions: what do I like about Windows 7? For starters, I add Windows Live Apps
  111. The Times asks "Windows 7 for a small world?" IMO, so far, so good on everything I've installed it on
  112. Your questions: How to easily set up a dual boot system for Windows 7
  113. Announcement: Unlimited Windows 7 Beta downloads for the next two weeks, plus info on an update for Media Center in Win7
  114. Your questions: Where do I get the beta versions of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Internet Explorer 8?
  115. Obama's team requests to postpone transition: I mean the digital TV transition on Feb 17, 2009.
  116. CES 2009 in Vegas: Coverage of the keynote from Robbie Bach and Steve Ballmer with Windows 7 Beta announced
  117. The new year rings in another bonus: a rise in bogus electronic greeting cards
  118. Surviving CES in Las Vegas: A few helpful hints (reprised)

2008 207

  1. Advisory: 30GB Zune issues noted today, related to time and the leap year
  2. Happy Boxing Day: A few of my favourite MSDN Links for you
  3. Apologies for my ode on the Day Before Christmas
  4. The snow sticks through the weekend, so we built a huge snowman
  5. PC World and the Washington Post noticed Microsoft Answers today
  6. Of interest: Majel Barrett of Star Trek fame passed away today
  7. We're snowed in… but I will be at most of my meetings thanks to Unified Communications
  8. "What kind of a computer should I buy?" with suggestions from Tony Hoffman of PC Magazine
  9. Announcements: the kick-off of Microsoft Answers beta, courtesy of Chris Kilbourn
  10. Of interest: Sending Techmamas links and info on Windows Live Wave 3 Launch
  11. My life as a customer: sending off our Microsoft Zune for warranty repairs today
  12. Of interest: Give a little, do what you can
  13. From a friend: a suitable short movie on wisdom
  14. Your questions: What kind of a computer should I buy? (updated for Fall 2008)
  15. CNET: Rick Broida on tracking price drops with ShoppingNotes.com and via RSS feeds
  16. Netbooks, Live Cashback and rebates: helping the economy one gadget at a time
  17. +1: Hugh MacLeod is a Comic Genius
  18. Joe Wilcox's post: Microsoft, Give Thanks
  19. Reprising a past post on Being Thankful
  20. If someone says "that's impossible"…
  21. Watching the Windows 7 keynotes at WinHEC… all from the comfort of my home office
  22. Advisory: Office for Mac 12.1.4 Fixes Entourage Meeting Invite Issue
  23. Just sleep in: Swedish researchers find Daylight saving time, erratic sleep schedules could affect your health
  24. Attention, most of North America: make sure you Fall Back this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end
  25. Opinion: Windows 7 "could make using a PC meaningfully more pleasant"
  26. It's two… no, three blogs in one: the new Windows Blog
  27. Video: CNET's Ina Fried and Kara Tsuboi on the epicurean appeal of Microsoft Windows 7
  28. Daylight saving time ends this weekend in much of North America, provides an extra hour of sleep
  29. Windows Vista, Windows 7, conferences and other things taking up my time
  30. Advisory: Late breaking daylight saving time changes in Argentina (again) for 2008-2009
  31. Do Australians approve of the changes to daylight saving time down under? Apparently so
  32. What time is it Down Under? Daylight Saving Time comes to much of Australia on October 5
  33. Handling customer technical questions should not be like the Sunday funnies
  34. NBC Video Direct restores world order at home, saves my bacon
  35. Your questions: I can't find Form Fill in Live Toolbar beta. Where can I find it?
  36. Windows 7 pre-beta bits and more for PDC 2008 attendees
  37. A badge of your very own: I'm a PC
  38. I see a new licensing fee coming my way: the Minox DCC Leica M3 Plus
  39. Steve Ballmer has posted his own ‘I am a PC’ video clip
  40. Of interest: New 'Life without Walls' Wallpapers for your PC... or Mac
  41. When your name has a number in it, people assume you might be a computer. Now, I am a PC.
  42. Life in Windows: Rumours of "hitting M3" doesn't mean that I have any nasty bruises
  43. Watching the water level drop
  44. Of interest: Quick Photosynth of Lake Washington
  45. Dude, I'm returning a Dell: the hard drive failed on our new PC
  46. Advisory: Updates to the Microsoft Daylight Saving Time Help and Support Center
  47. Best Buy Revisited: Buying a PC at retail isn't as bad as I first found
  48. New Links to Microsoft and Windows Vista videos online, including hires for new spot from Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld
  49. First Commercial with Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld airs today
  50. 'Congratulations' but you're not really at our most elite membership level...
  51. Mythbusters on RFID (not) and other items I've recently read
  52. Success: I have Windows Mobile 6.1 update on my AT&T Tilt
  53. Says Geek Squad: "[our] agents have one thing over Apple and Microsoft engineers. We spend most of the day talking to people."
  54. Talk to Mark Russinovich via the Springboard Series on September 24th
  55. AT&T HTC Tilt Windows Mobile 6.1 update now available
  56. Get an ecard today? Watch out for malware, viruses and poor spelling
  57. Coffee and breakfast without the Musak
  58. My baker's dozen of recent, interesting MSDN blogs posts (082208)
  59. Gizmodo: AIM for Windows Mobile now available
  60. Of interest: Jerry Seinfeld reportedly in Microsoft's new ad campaign
  61. It's more than iPods and iTunes: BusinessWeek on Dell's effort to spur on the digital entertainment market
  62. New: Jon DeVaan and Steven Sinofsky kick off the Engineering Windows 7 blog
  63. Jim Goldman: Netflix 'goes dark' today for some, but the company responded well
  64. Smart planning: Turkey considers a move to DST, but with a two year ramp period
  65. Mac vs. PC laptops: Yeah, right, they're more than twice as much
  66. Available now: the latest Daylight Saving Time & Time Zone update for Windows
  67. Running into issues with an update to Windows XP SP3? There's free help available
  68. Apple, Microsoft, Imagine Cup winners and lots of other news in the reading pile last week
  69. Businessweek: Cloud Computing changes everything
  70. On Midori, Forrester, and my favourite recent MSDN Blog posts
  71. del.icio.us is now truly Delicious
  72. Of interest: Windows Live OneCare security suite to be included with many new PCs
  73. It's an illusion: I've just found more time to blog via Windows Mobile
  74. Anticipate your customer's needs, eliminate inconveniences
  75. Microsoft Security Advisory (956187): Increased threat for DNS spoofing vulnerability, and what you should do
  76. AllThingsD: Apple Extends iPhone Lines Additional 2 Hours
  77. New from Windows Live: Search and Give, benefiting schools and charitable organizations
  78. At TR7 with some down time? Consider a trip to Bainbridge Island
  79. More on Mojave: new site online
  80. Advisory: New Daylight Saving Time and Time Zone updates available for Windows
  81. Post a few more signs
  82. Randy Pausch, "last lecture" prof passes away
  83. Your questions: Assistive technologies for speech to text, voice recognition?
  84. New on the Download Center: Microsoft Office Outlook Connector 12.1 Beta
  85. Of interest for bloggers: adCenter Analytics
  86. Windows Mojave effort noted on CNET
  87. Kevin Johnson to leave Microsoft
  88. The Times' Practical Mac guys and their cool iPhone apps
  89. Your questions: How do I install ring tones on a Windows Mobile Phone?
  90. Of interest: Windows Vista Compatibility Center launched
  91. Microsoft partners with Netflix on Xbox Live (msnbc.com)
  92. Advisory for ZoneAlarm customers with Microsoft Update KB951748 (MS08-037)
  93. Coming Monday? Sony teases for Centrino 2 notebooks (Electronista)
  94. The Ying and Yang of getting a new iPhone
  95. A look at Gates' last day (courtesy of the BBC)
  96. Zune in School in Missouri, New Mexico
  97. A look at Bill Gates' "last day" at Microsoft
  98. Seth Godin on treating customers right
  99. Diversify Your Backups to Prepare for a Data Disaster (MSN Tech & Gadgets)
  100. New Xbox 360 license transfer tool now available
  101. Quick list: Command-line access to Windows Vista tools
  102. Analysis: Gartner says 1 billion PCs in use today, 2B by 2014
  103. Bill Veghte posts "An Update on the Windows Roadmap"
  104. Of interest: More money for Windows advertising and image
  105. Your questions: "How do I make Internet Explorer my default web browser?"
  106. A USB smart drive is more than just a memory fob... especially when it saves my (email) bacon
  107. Of interest: HP to Open New US Service and Support Centers
  108. Your questions: "Are computer manufacturers charging for "downgrades" to Windows XP?"
  109. Of interest: Stories of Real People at Microsoft
  110. Katie Couric asks: Are you satisfied? Apparently, the answer is yes for US Consumers
  111. PC hardware failing? Repair may not be an offered option
  112. VentureBeat Interview with Robbie Bach on Zune
  113. Highlights from TechEd 2008 in Orlando
  114. Drawing on a Napkin: Next-Gen PC Design Competition Winners
  115. HP MediaSmart Connect now available for HDTV
  116. The facts about the future of Windows XP
  117. Your questions: Where's the best place to look online for support on Microsoft products?
  118. Upcoming Interactive Webcast: Mark Russinovich on Windows Vista security 6/18/08
  119. More info on Windows XP support, downgrades from Windows Vista
  120. PC World's 100 Best Products of the Year on MSN Tech & Gadgets
  121. Next year's science fair project for the kids: a home-made multi-touch Surface, and what else I've read this past week
  122. Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer demo Preview Windows 7, multi-touch at D6 conference
  123. Steven Sinofsky speaks with CNET's Ina Fried about Windows 7
  124. Advisory: Changes to Daylight Saving Time in Morocco and Pakistan on June 1, 2008
  125. Your questions: "My lap top speakers are not working... any ideas?"
  126. Windows Home Server DIY: Borg Cube (too much)
  127. Live Search Books and Academic projects winding down
  128. News: Microsoft Office to get ODF, PDF support
  129. Bill Gates makes a VR presentation in KL
  130. Gizmodo says Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV "is way better than cable or satellite"
  131. Microsoft and Yahoo! again in the news, "to explore and pursue alternatives"
  132. It's a gorgeous day and I'm going home... but here's what I've read ;)
  133. Conde Nast buys Ars Technica (CNET News)
  134. Bill Gates demos the Touch Wall to CEOs, plus video clip
  135. Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) available on Windows Update
  136. Today's advice: Stay home when you're sick
  137. Microsoft says it withdraws offer for Yahoo (MSN Money)
  138. TweakRAM for Windows free today
  139. Windows XP Service Pack 3 via Windows Update Delayed
  140. Microsoft spills the beans on COFEE at law-enforcement conference
  141. Of interest: Dell joins Lenovo in allowing customers to 'downgrade' to Windows XP
  142. Microsoft Office Labs launches today
  143. Deploying Vista: More with Mark Russinovich on Springboard Live
  144. PC problems: Upgrade or buy a new one? Suggestions from the Seattle Times
  145. Engadget notices Fujitsu's new F-A50 all-in-one PC
  146. Windows XP SP3 Released to PC Manufacturers, System Builders
  147. Another look at the year 2038 problem
  148. Safari: an update on managing Apple Software Update items
  149. Friday Humour: not-so-obvious M3 links on the Internet
  150. No, that's Albany as in the subscription service beta, not upstate New York
  151. No Safari option for me on Apple Software Update
  152. Jumping through hoops even for the youngest of customers
  153. ZD eSeminar for SMBs on Migrating to Vista
  154. There's is a connection between end-of-the-week meetings, Ego and Dr. Oz (what a collection)
  155. Windows XP Home for ULCPCs available until 2010
  156. Microsoft vs. Apple: Who patches zero-day vulnerabilities faster? The Swiss chime in with an answer
  157. Daylight Saving Time ends soon across Australia... and they have their own mascot for the change
  158. Your questions: "What's going on in Iraq next week on daylight saving time?"
  159. Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack Now Available on Xbox Live for Free
  160. Connecting customers with product teams, via Microsoft Connect
  161. Your questions: is there free support for Windows Vista SP1 installation? In a word, yes
  162. Speak Your Mind: Dynamics hears the voice of the customer, with video, too
  163. Hearing the voice of the customer: learning how to listen and respond
  164. Sony offers customers a way to "opt out" of trial ware and applications on new TZ notebook PCs for free
  165. Your questions: "How do I get the new Service Pack for Windows Vista?"
  166. It's really official: Windows Vista SP1 Available on Windows Update
  167. Unsolicited business proposals to Microsoft: there is a way
  168. It's official: Vista SP1 to be available tomorrow (Tuesday, March 18)
  169. The fine art of complaining
  170. Dell's CIO on improving customer service
  171. Get some satisfaction: article notes that "complaints can pay off with several basic steps"
  172. Your questions: "How do I get updates to DST and time zone updates and alerts?"
  173. Turning up the volume... on blog comments
  174. Steve Ballmer and Guy Kawasaki live at Mix08, with links to the video to prove it
  175. It's Time To Spring Forward An Hour in the US and Canada: Daylight Saving Time Arrives Sunday
  176. Guitarist Jeff Healey Dies at 41 - MSN Music News
  177. Leap year programming questions
  178. Of interest: Forbes coverage of the Microsoft-Yahoo! saga
  179. Is the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 too much? It depends...
  180. Zunes as seen by a child: "They're a type of iPod... just bigger"
  181. It's real: the Netflix survey to gauge interest in streaming movies via Xbox Live
  182. Windows Vista SP1 Update now available to MSDN, TechNet subscribers, with download links
  183. PC Magazine: Phony e-card site serves up malware
  184. "You got to know when to hold 'em..." and what to fold into great customer service systems
  185. Microsoft's Danger-ous purchase
  186. Friday Link: Fox's 10 Best Super Bowl commercials
  187. How long will it take to feed 25 million pages through an ADF? Live Search Books at the British Library
  188. Seven Years and Seven Habits...
  189. Your questions: "when should I use Sleep and Hibernate modes on Windows?"
  190. News: Dell closes all of their retail stores
  191. News: Nanotech may improve battery life 10x
  192. Of interest: Windows Vista isn't just blue, it now comes in (red)
  193. Your questions: "what's the next craft project with your kids?" In a word, it's RetroDog
  194. Windows Home Server is a "top pick" at CES (BusinessWeek)
  195. What I've read this week (through 011508)
  196. Forget Y2K, DST and Time Zones: this weekend, it's the Y2.038K bug
  197. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC Refresh is publicly available. Should you install it? Depends.
  198. The transition to digital TV will be promoted (and televised) in the States
  199. News: Jeff Raikes announces his retirement
  200. Of interest: Bill Gates interviewed on Gizmodo
  201. Intel's Paul Otellini keynote at CES, videos and all
  202. Back to the Future: a look at Bill Gates' last day at the office
  203. Gates shows off 15 new 'fashion computers' as CES
  204. The customer experience is one reason for Amazon.com's success
  205. CES 2008: Getting around Las Vegas on the Media Center Express
  206. Bill Gates CES 2008 Keynote will be available live, online
  207. Of interest: Travel with your spare lithium batteries in your carry-on bags

2007 247

  1. Windows Vista and Windows Live videos... on YouTube
  2. $2 per month and other reasons why I'm leaving Blockbuster for Netflix
  3. Happy holidays
  4. An unexpected letter from Santa Claus at the North Pole just arrived
  5. Your questions: "How should I back up my new Windows Vista computer?"
  6. Microsoft joins the AIA on Accessibility Efforts
  7. Article: Holiday customer service from the service workers point of view
  8. Your questions: Is there an update for Windows Mobile devices for the new time zone in Venezuela?
  9. CNET on sleep disorders and standby issues in Windows
  10. "Mommy, Why is there a Server in my House?"
  11. Cybercrime: Mercury News on Ghosts in the Browser: Protecting yourself online
  12. Coming December 11: The Windows Cumulative DST & TZ Update for 2008
  13. Snowing in Seattle
  14. Bringo, GetHuman offer ways to avoid phone tree hell
  15. Venezuela's time zone shifts at 3:00AM on December 9, news reports say
  16. HP MediaSmart EX475 Windows Home Server review
  17. Your questions: What's the difference between a Windows PC and the new Windows Home Server?
  18. Slate: how to get a refund on Amazon and other helpful customer service info
  19. News: Venezuela to change to a new time zone on December 9
  20. Your questions: "How do I archive mail in Microsoft Outlook?"
  21. Turning down the spam comments on my blog
  22. My next PC may be an all-in-one from Dell, not Apple
  23. Cool Zune Art: Zune Originals: Interview with Chris Stephenson
  24. Of interest: Growth at Microsoft main campus in the Times
  25. Windows Home Server launches with new HP hardware
  26. Your questions: How should I manage my home network to keep it safe?
  27. Don't Forget" Daylight Saving Time change "fall back" for N America tonite at 1:59:59AM
  28. Make sure you "Fall Back" next week: Windows Mobile and Daylight Saving Time
  29. Sometimes, you should fire your customer
  30. Reports of a future Xbox 360 with HD-DVD on-board surface in Oz
  31. Of interest: Halo Movie clips and more on MSN
  32. Max paints again to benefit the Microsoft Giving Campaign
  33. Your questions: "How do I report people who illegally download software?"
  34. What I've read: Catching up with more posts from the reading pile
  35. Of interest: Sputnik at 50
  36. Massive exclusive Halo 3 package on eBay signed by Bill Gates and J Allard
  37. Of interest: Local news and blogs provide details on new Zunes
  38. Your questions: What is the new Microsoft Office Live?
  39. Poor Customer Service Ethics is more than just Outsourcing, it's a lack of understanding the customer's needs
  40. Your questions: How do you remove email addresses that automatically come up when you type in a name in Outlook? Or Entourage?
  41. Of interest: CNET News coverage of D-Day for 'Halo 3' launch
  42. Technical "Deep-Dive" LiveMeeting today on DST and Time Zones
  43. Venezuela will move clocks in December, 2007... and you can test the change today in Windows
  44. A few Microsoft DST and Time Zone Blog Posts
  45. Update on DST changes in Venezuela: time goes back on September 24th
  46. News: EU court dismisses Microsoft appeal
  47. How to: Videos on daylight saving time preparations for Microsoft products
  48. Thanks for the (Webcast) memories... on daylight saving time and time zones
  49. Upcoming Webcast for daylight saving time changes in 2007
  50. Update on DST changes in Venezuela... this September?
  51. Time is a precious thing. Never waste it.
  52. News: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Beta coming soon; new Windows Updates improvements available now
  53. FYI: new scams featuring the IRS logo to get your PII
  54. Your questions: how does the AT&T 8525 PPC phone compare to the Apple iPhone?
  55. Old news: Free Retrofit for Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel
  56. News: Acer to buy Gateway
  57. Seattle Times' article on the post-Gates era, plus ThinkWeek and the need for "more cowbell"
  58. What I've read this week... er, this past month
  59. Helpful tips and links on managing e-mail in Outlook, courtesy of the Crabby Office Lady
  60. Of interest: Windows Live on Nokia mobile phones
  61. Of interest: Live Labs' Photosynth images from the latest Endeavour Space Shuttle mission
  62. MTV loses its Urge, enthusiastic for Rhapsody
  63. New Apple iMac cabling, PC cable messes and solutions, part two
  64. Xbox 360 repairs are complete: our first unit comes home
  65. The Apple iMac vs. Windows PC cable mess: what's real?
  66. Your DST Questions: Will update KB 933360 be released for WSUS deployment as an Update Rollup?
  67. The Customer Experience is Not a Commodity
  68. ACSI report: Apple's customer satisfaction falls nearly 5 percent; Microsoft fell, too
  69. Of interest: Guy Kawasaki's Visit to Trek Bikes
  70. Some laser printers shouldn't be used in a closed area, study says
  71. Seth Godin (briefly) on the 'it' retailer: The Apple Store
  72. Make your customers feel like they are your top priority
  73. "Don't just bring me a problem..." Get solutions too through Windows Problem Reports and Solutions
  74. Yes, there is $10 DSL... but "the user experience is not... really state of the art"
  75. Xbox 360 #2 is going in for repairs
  76. How to reset the display settings of the Xbox 360 console
  77. Of interest: a new blog on the perfect customer experience
  78. Windows Live SkyDrive open beta announced today
  79. You can grow or buy: Blockbuster is buying Movielink for digital movie downloads
  80. Studios leaking torrents of an upcoming sitcom: what does Anne Sweeney think about this?
  81. Windows Vista, Windows XP Service Pack Previews Released, and I'm looking forward to both
  82. Of interest: Virgin America kicks off their business in the States
  83. MCP asks: Will you upgrade to Vista or are you waiting for "Windows 7"?
  84. It's official: Microsoft lowers the retail price on Xbox 360 consoles
  85. Links: Navy's Blue Angels flying over Seattle for Seafair
  86. Of interest: Now request available hotfixes for KB articles via the web... no phone calls required
  87. Seattle Times: a look at some of the best and worst in customer service
  88. InsideMicrosoft speculates on a drop in the street prices on the Xbox 360 in the States
  89. HBR on Companies and the Customers Who Hate Them
  90. Of interest: ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley talked with Satya Nadella about Windows Live Search
  91. Seth Godin's talk at Google on "All Marketers are Liars"
  92. Marc Benioff says "The enemy of my enemy is my friend. That makes Google my best friend."
  93. Article: PC World on Best Products for Streaming Audio and Video
  94. Facebook is fixed... well, my profile, at least
  95. Friday Humour: Spinal Tap's set from Live Earth
  96. Of interest: Xbox 360 HD DVD Player Moves to $179, plus free HD DVDs... is that enough?
  97. Your questions: "What are some recommended strategies for managing email with Outlook?"
  98. Xbox interactive agent available 24/7
  99. My Xbox 360 is on the way to the repair facility
  100. Your questions: "Is there a good Microsoft Bluetooth mouse that will work with the Mac?"
  101. More greeting ecard spam and what to do about it
  102. Press coverage on Microsoft Windows 7 (internal name) "due in 3 years"
  103. I found (the hard way) that numbers are invalid characters on Facebook
  104. Jon Udell considers the limits of the question "How do you know this person?"
  105. Brian Krebs reports on the rise in bogus electronic greeting cards
  106. Your questions: How do I run Windows XP compatible applications on Windows Vista?
  107. Kevin Turner: "make it habitual to take care of customers"
  108. Connecting an HP scanner with Windows Vista is much easier than with Windows XP
  109. Had a Customer Service Nightmare? Tell 20/20 and ABC News all about it...
  110. Browser and client-based versions of Live Search for Mobile
  111. Spiceworks IT Desktop now on Windows Vista
  112. Your questions: "What do you think about the Xbox 360 warranty extension?"
  113. Of interest: Sprint cancels contracts for excessive customer service calls, roaming
  114. Wireless Internet connections using the AT&T Cingular 8525 as a modem
  115. What's I've Read (a brief list) 062907
  116. Thoughts on supporting the new online generation: "they're just different"
  117. Link: Guy Kawasaki on Customer Service
  118. Customer service: It's hard to get to 'wow' let alone talk about it
  119. Your questions: What are the best notebook PCs for under $1,000?
  120. There's a good chance your next computer will be a notebook
  121. Your questions: What kind of a computer should I buy?
  122. Of interest: article in the weekend Times, "Remembering Dad"
  123. Keep the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool handy
  124. Article & Video: BusinessWeek on "Customer Service Champions"
  125. $25,000 Home Office Makeover courtesy of Vern Yip, Microsoft and HP
  126. Accenture Study: Lots of Customer Service Problems in Consumer Technology
  127. TechNet article: Mark Russinovich on Windows Vista User Account Control
  128. Of interest: Windows Home Server release candidate released
  129. Post report: Vista limits choices, when others say we have too many
  130. Accenture reports that customers hate automated systems
  131. Article: Building Customer Relations by Listening
  132. Readers respond to InfoWeek's question: "Does Customer Service Still Exist?"
  133. Annoyed by Vista's User Account Control? Gartner's advice on deploying UAC
  134. Good Customer Service is Sooooo Easy... Not
  135. Blogger compares an Apple Mac Plus to an AMD DualCore PC
  136. Your questions: How do I get a Vista installation DVD if I purchased a Windows Anytime Upgrade?
  137. Of interest: MSN Search on Internet taxes
  138. Good or bad customer service? Just tell Tom @ InfoWeek
  139. TBR Report: Gateway exceeds customer expectations, "higher perception of customer service"
  140. Friday Humour: a comparison of iTunes old and new audio formats
  141. Links & clips: Bill Gates and Steve Jobs at D5 this week
  142. Imagination Station, Milan, Playtable: by any other name, Microsoft Surface announced today
  143. Guy Kawasaki on the upcoming Launch: Silicon Valley 2007 Conference
  144. Your questions: How can I contact Microsoft Customer Service?
  145. Bill and Steve (Jobs) together at D5: will we see an Apple TV Ad brought to life?
  146. Of interest: Congress considers new Internet taxes this year
  147. IPTV, Media Centre, VOD rumours... oh my
  148. The great US digital television migration starts on February 17, 2009
  149. Accenture on a (sometimes misleading) positive perception of customer service
  150. Seattle Times blog on Microsoft, and aligning around opportunities
  151. ASCI customer satisfaction survey results online, for phones, computers and much more
  152. Lucky Lindy would have made a great programme manager
  153. The "Great HD Shoot Out" review picks the Canon HV20 as top HD camcorder
  154. Mary Jo Foley: Ten lessons the Xbox Team can teach the rest of Microsoft
  155. Your questions: "What is going on? aQuantive... sounds like a Silicon Valley deal."
  156. News: HP Garage now officially an historic place
  157. "Thank you for your visit" could mean you're curious or just gullible
  158. It's all about the customer: we have plenty of room to improve
  159. Customers with Vista beta and RC: Preview versions expire on May 31, 2007
  160. A last migration to Vista, starting with Windows Easy Transfer
  161. Customer Satisfaction Breakdown: JetBlue's David Neeleman is out
  162. MTV Networks on the SharePoint Customer Evidence Site
  163. J Allard’s bio page is temporarily unavailable
  164. Blog: Are great strategic thinkers born or made?
  165. CNET on the challenges of trial and bundled software on a new PC
  166. Xerox' customer focus and interaction (BusinessWeek)
  167. Your questions: What's the best way to shutdown a Zune and maintain battery life?
  168. Your questions: how do I edit video on my computer?
  169. BusinessWeek's Wildstrom says the Sansa Connect is slick
  170. Apple announces "one to one" personal Mac training at the Apple Store
  171. Gordon Bell and MyLifeBits in Levy's article "This Is Your Life, Every Bit of It!"
  172. CNET interview with Ray Ozzie and his "quiet revolution at Microsoft"
  173. Perspectives on the transition to TV in the US, from analog to digital in 2009
  174. Your questions: has Vista lived up to the expectations for end users?
  175. Your questions: on Apple vs. Microsoft, Google's impact... and Zune
  176. Laptop caution: coffee isn't the only thing that may burn your lap
  177. Your questions: "have you noticed a change at Microsoft with Bill Gates' move to part-time?"
  178. PCs that barely resemble PCs: PC Design Contest 2007 winners
  179. Your questions: "what type of camcorder should I buy?"
  180. Live search, New York to London: "Ya can't get there from here"
  181. Your questions: "What's the corporate culture like at Microsoft?"
  182. Dell's EC280 is an answer to the Apple Mac mini... but only if you live in China
  183. Have it your way: Dell makes Windows Vista and Windows XP available
  184. Returning from SoCal, back in sunny Seattle
  185. Thoughts on the new Apple TV (seeing it live with iTunes) and Xbox 360
  186. .ani exploit via e-mail: you'd think hackers would know how to spell 'Britney Spears'
  187. Quick note for consumers on security: turn on Automatic Updates
  188. Your questions: Tech & Gadgets asks "Is your digital photo collection under control?"
  189. Apple-EMI deal announced, but no Beatles catalogue on-line yet
  190. Your questions: How I Work at the office
  191. Your questions: how do I connect an Xbox 360 to my Windows PC?
  192. Now available: 180 day Trial Version SharePoint Server 2007 for Search
  193. Remember: April 1st is not this year's daylight saving time 'spring forward' date
  194. Your questions: Who do you work with in COSD at Microsoft?
  195. BBC reports: the new Xbox 360 Elite, coming in April '07
  196. Your questions: which software applications work with Windows Vista?
  197. PC World's "35 Things Every PC User Should Know" and other Windows Tips
  198. Thoughts on Microsoft Search and the big News/NBC Web Video deals
  199. Your questions: What are the numbers on your blog? How about ninemillion.org?
  200. DST Support Central in Redmond, Day 5 - closing down
  201. Breakfast in Redmond for DST Support Central staff, Day 4
  202. It's 2:00... no, make that 3:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time
  203. DST Support Central in Redmond, Day 3
  204. Your questions: Getting Microsoft OS daylight saving time updates via WSUS
  205. Microsoft Windows Mobile Newsletter on DST 2007: Update your WM5 device now
  206. Help desk guidelines on Daylight Saving Time for Microsoft Office Outlook Calendars
  207. CNET on IT Pros and consumer guidance for handling daylight saving time changes
  208. Your questions: Have the DST 2007 updates for Microsoft CRM been released?
  209. FYI: Update to Windows Mobile Devices Daylight saving time 2007 updates
  210. Your questions: How do we get the daylight saving time OS updates via WSUS?
  211. Outlook Time Zone Data Update Tool with New Hotfix Patch Available for DST
  212. Info on the hotfix package for the Outlook tool for daylight saving time
  213. MSN Tech & Gadgets on daylight saving time changes
  214. Your questions: "Just what is rebasing in daylight saving time?"
  215. New extended tech chats on daylight saving time 6am-6pm Pacific
  216. Technical Chats on daylight saving time start Thursday, February 22
  217. Your questions: "How does Windows handle historical events with daylight saving time updates?"
  218. Microsoft IT webcasts on daylight saving time posted, links to upcoming DST webcasts
  219. Apple's webpage for daylight saving time, Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4 updates
  220. Do you skip or watch commericals on a DVR?
  221. Joris Evers on CNET News with my quote on daylight saving time
  222. Video clip: Microsoft's Rich Kaplan on daylight saving time changes
  223. MSIT Guidance on dealing with daylight saving time at Microsoft
  224. MSIT Webcasts on daylight saving time: next one on Friday, Feb. 16
  225. Just posted: Windows Mobile updates for daylight saving time changes available
  226. Your questions: "What's Lisa Brummell reading?"
  227. IT Pro Magazine article on daylight saving time available online
  228. Got a Windws Mobile device with Outlook? Plan to get the upcoming daylight saving time fix
  229. Daylight Saving Time site on Micorsoft.com: A new look and feel
  230. ABC's Sweeney: Success = free, ad-supported TV episodes via the Web
  231. Your questions: "Where can I find Tzedit.exe to edit time zone info?"
  232. Will my Windows XP applications run on Windows Vista?
  233. ComputerWorld on DST updates from various IT vendors
  234. Of interest: CNET's tour of Lucasfilm data center
  235. 64-bit Vista in the Ultimate package: Q&A with Jim Allchin (Seattle Times)
  236. Seattle Times on Windows Vista and the Mac: they both have their place in the home
  237. Daylight saving time (DST) impacts on Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SBS 2003)
  238. Office Online: Prepare your calendar items for daylight saving time changes in 2007
  239. Outlook tip: Delay or schedule sending an email message
  240. Your questions: are routers, telephones affected by Daylight Saving Time changes?
  241. Now available: WebCast on Windows 2000 updates for daylight saving time
  242. WebCast on DST and Windows 2000 today was a success
  243. Couldn't attend CES? Links to coverage on Microsoft @ CES
  244. Your questions: What if I forget my Windows XP password?
  245. Your questions: "What about Mac Office, Entourage and Daylight Saving Time?"
  246. CES: Gates touts the home server (CNET coverage)
  247. New updated page for coming Daylight Saving Time (DST) 2007 changes

2006 277

  1. FYI: Xbox 360 extended warranties go into effect after the first year
  2. Which is better for a new hard drive: speed or capacity?
  3. Holiday Humour: Even Santa Claus shops retail sometimes
  4. The best present ever: the OpenX plastic Package opener
  5. The Hardest-Working Man in Show Business has left the building
  6. Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to One Year
  7. Friday Humour: Create your own holiday cards, or just go elf yourself
  8. Back at home, where it was 40 degrees 12 hrs ago... inside
  9. You know, seeing your breath in the kitchen is just not normal
  10. Support sites: Zune on line, with info and assistance
  11. What do candy, Microsoft products and Congress have in common?
  12. Unfortunate turn of events: James Kim from CNET
  13. WinPE 2.0 in Business Desktop Deployment 2007 Beta
  14. Try out the new Microsoft.com home page
  15. We made the move... to the Cingular 8525 Windows Mobile 5 phone
  16. Friday Humour: the only Penguins we'll watch
  17. New Windows Vista and Office 2007 launch site now online
  18. Ribbon, ribbon... Where did my favorite commands go?
  19. "we never think things are insurmountable"
  20. Of interest: Being Thankful
  21. What I've Read (112106)
  22. Article: Microsoft, Dell Team on Special Vista PC
  23. TechNet: 10 Things You Need to Know about Deploying Windows Vista
  24. Of interest: 10 Events That Impacted The IT Landscape
  25. What I've read (111906)
  26. Seth Godin on lambchops, and I don't mean food
  27. Lifehacker's Thanksgiving download: a dozen PC fix-it tools
  28. Of interest: Zune podcasts on the NBC Nightly News
  29. CNET Video: What do consumers think about the Zune?
  30. Of interest: The Mercury News' Podcasts online
  31. Zune: What's the "out of box experience" like?
  32. What I've read so far this week (111406)
  33. Link: Zune already on sale.. a couple of days early
  34. Seattle Times: Via phone, MS is "worse" than 2005, but better than many
  35. Web 2.0 is so yesterday: the Internet as your personal advisor (Seattle Times)
  36. Article: Recovering files by reinstalling Windows, Mac virus protection
  37. Of interest: Jack Palance and the "one thing"
  38. Carr, McDowell, BusinessWeek on "How Important is IT?"
  39. Who's running Vista? Trek Bikes
  40. Microsoft's Windows Vista OS released to manufacturing
  41. ZDNet: a look behind the scenes at the Windows Vista release
  42. More on the Xbox Live Video service: Joystiq, engadget
  43. Movies & TV via Xbox starting Nov. 22
  44. What I've read (110606)... and why bother to post the list
  45. News: Microsoft wraps up Office 2007
  46. Article, videos: Linux Linkup for Microsoft, Novell
  47. Changes announced today in Windows Vista transfer limits
  48. Link: CNET's video look at Zune
  49. Your questions: How do you compile your reading summaries?
  50. Don’t Get Tricked: protecting your PC from being a Zombie
  51. Of Interest: Jim Allchin blogging on Vista
  52. What I've read and caught up on (102906)
  53. Your questions: do I need to do anything for IPv6?
  54. CNET review: T-Mobile Dash vs. Motorola Q
  55. Your questions: Should I upgrade to Windows Vista?
  56. The best kitchen PC... a laptop?
  57. Problems accessing the Internet with Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor? Try this
  58. Of interest: Dvorak on the best digital SLR camera for the money
  59. "How can I find out if my PC is compatible with Windows Vista?"
  60. A look inside the Microsoft Home
  61. Microsoft to offer Vista upgrade coupons starting Oct. 26
  62. "Ride the Magic Bus" -- the Xbox 360 bus, that is
  63. At BMW, "Risk-taking is part of the job"
  64. Friday Humour: Hero Dog Fills Out Hospital Paperwork
  65. Dr. Who & Exchange: CDO fix for time adjustment
  66. Article: there's "no immunity" from security vulnerabilities
  67. Of interest: Slam 1.0 Release
  68. A look inside the TV lab... MSTV usability, that is
  69. Articles I'm re-reading this weekend
  70. Mac or PC Security, it doesn't matter: be prepared
  71. Friday humour: the guy the virus writers count on
  72. News & Link: T-Mobile Dash coming Oct. 25
  73. Article: Seattle PI reports on the Changes in COSD
  74. Windows Vista RC2 public download closed
  75. Just released: New T-Mobile Dash Smartphone
  76. OneCare v1.5 Beta for Vista now available
  77. Wired's "Rebuilding Microsoft" article now available
  78. Very cool: Optimus Mini Keyboards
  79. RCP Article: Vista RC2 Ships -- But to a Select Audience
  80. Friday Humour: Fake crosswalk signs
  81. FYI: Windows XP SP1 support ends on October 10, 2006
  82. News: New Best Buy digital music servce, powered by RealNetworks
  83. MSN Tech: Be a Better Computer Caretaker
  84. MS Robotics' Tandy Trower on Robot Magazine
  85. Not quite in time for Zune-oween: a box of Zunes
  86. On Zune: satisfying experiences should start with opening the box
  87. Old news: luggable Xbox 360 laptop
  88. Friday Link: the secret to productivity is the free food
  89. it wears kids out: Lego Star Wars 2 for Xbox 360
  90. Ray Ozzie on connecting with customers and partners via blog
  91. On Channel9: Interview with Kathleen Hogan, VP of Customer Service & Support
  92. Friday Link: buzzcustomer.com for customer service stories
  93. Company Meeting and demos: still amazing
  94. New Rhapsody To Go DRM = 40,000 terabytes of new downloads?
  95. Zune pictures now online: CNET News Article
  96. Microsoft’s new hardware devices, for Vista
  97. Apple's iTV promise is a reality today in Media Center, and others
  98. Doug Burgum to leave MBS, Satya Nadella moves up
  99. AppleTV... er, iTV coming soon: new Apple Announcements
  100. Video: Michael Dell talks at the Austin Game Conference
  101. Crashes happen to the nicest people
  102. "Does that new Vista computer come in eggplant?"
  103. My Vista RC1 experience: first week
  104. My guess on Apple's next "showtime"? Front Row with DVR
  105. Large Screens: "The Best Computer Upgrade Ever"
  106. More on Windows Visa Upgrade Pricing
  107. Windows Vista Upgrade Pricing Announced
  108. Dual booting Vista with XP: moving the rest of our PCs
  109. Take a whack at it: you might be surprised
  110. Seth Godin and the impact of compromising
  111. Huh? Mary Jo Foley quotes corporate user: "Vista will NEVER run on a $1000 PC"
  112. Link: Ro Parra at Dell talks about the customer experience
  113. Past blast: Peter Davidson on Being a Good Customer
  114. Link: Using the Xbox 360 for music, movies, pictures and more
  115. Disney: Free Net TV nets "37 million downloads, 1 million visitors a day, 1.5 billion page views"
  116. InfoWorld: "Microsoft playing catch-up on Webifying everything"
  117. Of interest: Tips for Buying a Car
  118. Mike Nash on Securing your Small Business
  119. Businesses call you with Windows Live Call Beta
  120. From the Expert Zone: Xbox 360 as a Media Center Extender
  121. Help on making movies with Movie Maker 2
  122. Nettwerk's Terry McBride on ProTools mash ups
  123. Pluto's out: will Rhode Island be designated a "dwarf state"? (Friday humour)
  124. Where are your files archived? Is "Live Drive" coming soon?
  125. Comments turned off
  126. Update: IVR Cheat Sheet is now the "gethuman database"
  127. Lewis Black on Poor Customer Service
  128. IFPI: Record companies spend more on R&D than software companies
  129. Friday Link: Rick Mercer's "Talking to Americans"
  130. LifeCam support and online KB articles
  131. THG on Tech Support: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  132. New Study Results: PCs rate lower than other CE products
  133. Eating Dogfood with Energizer, link to case study
  134. Correction: Media Center up to 14M units
  135. Friday Humour: Star Trek Inspirational Posters
  136. Peter Cullen on balancing Internet privacy with safety
  137. TWICE reports Zune for $299 in three colours
  138. Of interest for fliers: New FAQ from the TSA
  139. Slate on "The Myth of the Living-Room PC"
  140. Test your Internet Connection Speed on MSN
  141. Wireless LAN API via Microsoft Connect
  142. Microsoft security updates for Aug '06
  143. Blog links: Apple's WWDC '06 keynote
  144. HD DVD drive for Xbox 360 at DVD Forum
  145. LifeCams: Windows Messenger Live cameras
  146. In Wired: Be your own digital DJ
  147. For fun: Blue Angels over Lake Washington today
  148. How to complain (and get results)
  149. Gotta problem with your Mac? Email Steve Jobs
  150. Friday link: Slate on the coolest coolers
  151. Managing podcasts: Marc Mercuri's InfoCenter
  152. Link: Geoffrey Moore interview: innovation alone is not enough
  153. David Pogue on how great customer service breeds loyalty
  154. Of interest & Links: FAS' intern site on Preparing for a disaster
  155. Blake's 'Ultimate List' of Microsoft Software and resources
  156. Changes in COSD: DeVaan & Valentine
  157. Back on the Customer Satisfaction blog
  158. The Twelve Windows Principles
  159. BusinessWeek: Ad-supported software nets $3/year
  160. Friday humour: found furnishings
  161. Business casual next week = shirts & shorts
  162. 11 Cameras: Canadian TV is more than Johnny Canuck Cinema
  163. Friday Humour: CNET on MS "hardware hits and misses"
  164. Windows XP can be a good option for Win98 customers
  165. OK, is there a "safer" computer?
  166. OfficeLive team is Live & Responding
  167. Vic Gundotra takes his leave
  168. Building your own cabinets, internal and external
  169. "So why the link to preparing for a pandemic?"
  170. On passwords: change them often and make them strong
  171. Top 10 Webcasts: Enter to "Win a Treo" by June 30th
  172. Improve your memory: watch free TV on the web
  173. Links: Articles on changes with Gates, Mundie & Ozzie
  174. Friday Link: MSN Tech's All-Star Tech Stores
  175. Wired (on MSN): How to Foil Identity Thieves
  176. New at TechEd: Microsoft Forefront launched
  177. Friday humour: Douglas Adams' hitchhikers guide
  178. Protecting your data: BitLocker in Windows Vista Ultimate
  179. Office Live beta community support
  180. WMP 11 I like... but I don't have the Urge (yet)
  181. Office Tips & Tricks, Microsoft Office 2007 First Look Webcast coming up
  182. Review: PC Magazine calls the SanDisk Sansa e260 "seriously sexy"
  183. Links: Using Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
  184. eWeek: What Retailers Don't Tell Consumers
  185. Microsoft Product Feedback Links
  186. Friday humour: Clio TV advertising award winners
  187. No news is good news: Windows Defender
  188. Friday Link: Update on Typing Monkeys
  189. Windows Vista Get Ready posts minimum specs for PCs
  190. Now available: Windows Media Player 11 beta
  191. Vista Specs: eWeek reports on what's coming
  192. Bill Gates' email: Beyond Business Intelligence
  193. Need help with MSN Music? Contact Customer Service
  194. Windows Media Player 11 hits, with good reviews
  195. CNN's E3 Wrap up: the good, the bad and the funny
  196. Prediction: CD sales will increase as music subscription services go mainstream
  197. Video: Protecting your personal information online
  198. PC World's suggestions for Vista-like features on Windows XP today
  199. Protect your PII: "Digital age has blurred rules on privacy"
  200. Microsoft LifeCam reports across the net
  201. Friday Link: PC World's E3 Coverage
  202. Office Document Templates and an O2K7 Preview
  203. Microsoft security updates summary for May 2006
  204. Of interest: E3 comes to you via Xbox.com
  205. Survey says... PC Competitors: Digital Video Recorders and Game Consoles
  206. Cybersafety and staying safe online
  207. Top Ten Lists: Customers and Customer Service
  208. Friday Link: The link between email and checked baggage
  209. Tomorrow: Spotlight Webinar on The Road to Vista
  210. Is it real or... Find out with Office Genuine Advantage
  211. Does your computer Automatic Update?
  212. Link: Microsoft Customer Service for help on non-technical issues
  213. Creating strong passwords (and passphrases) in six easy steps
  214. Friday Link: How the customer is always right... unless they're not
  215. TechWeb: Top 10 Windows XP Tips
  216. Fotune: on Ozzie and "Microsoft's new brain"
  217. PC Mag articles: Why You Want Vista Now!" and "A Quiet PC"
  218. Report: Illegal Downloading Down Among US Kids & Teens
  219. Friday Link: What does satisfaction have to do with the milkman?
  220. ABC will soon offer biggest TV hits online for free
  221. Support.microsoft.com: One-stop for help and support
  222. Weekend Q&A: How do I convert other video files to WMV?
  223. Friday fun: MSNBC on "The Digital Life"
  224. Of interest: Cyber-sleuths Catching Cyber-crooks
  225. Tom's HWG outlines specs for Vista-capable PC tiers
  226. Windows Vista Capable PC Program: What's in Your Future?
  227. Of interest:Toshiba Launches World's First HD DVD Player
  228. eWeek reports IE Update "extension" for "small set of customers"
  229. Weekend humour: port shutdowns
  230. DVR services estimated to rise, perhaps with content subscriptions, too?
  231. News: Dell to buy Alienware
  232. What's so bad about unprotected wireless?
  233. BusinessWeek: Xbox 360 shipments to be "boosted"
  234. Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Preview now available
  235. Phishers & Keyloggers: From Russia with Love (not)
  236. Screen Scraping, Trojan Horses and passwords... oh, my
  237. I've been phished, but I didn't bite
  238. bits: Making pictures with DNA for fun and... well, fun (for now)
  239. Phishing: Don't get caught
  240. News: Windows Live parental controls due this summer
  241. It's flu season: check up with Windows Live Safety Center
  242. On10.net is live... but not Live.com (yet)
  243. How much does spam weigh? (And what to do about it)
  244. "Windows Defender surprise: This beta a good bet"
  245. Anti-spyware added to new OneCare beta
  246. Report on "The end of TV as we know it"
  247. New Windows Live updates: Improved Search, Toolbar RSS Support
  248. Staying ahead and Work/Life Balance
  249. Digital Music Sales: Over One Billion Served
  250. "For help navigating the IVR system, please press zero"
  251. My MSN Support experience
  252. Players into Plowshares
  253. Now open: WinHEC 2006 registration
  254. A must-read book: "Satisfaction" by James Power & Chris Denove
  255. Of interest: Gates (RSA) and Ballmer (3GSM) Keynote Webcasts online
  256. Smartphones to support new (and less expensive) TI proc
  257. Birds of a feather: The "ideabook" and "A Whack on the Side of the Head"
  258. Your questions: So, what is it you do in customer satisfaction?
  259. My OneCare Status: Green and on track
  260. Of interest: Now that's just strange space junk
  261. Of interest: Community Technology Previews for Windows Vista
  262. Jim Allchin answers a range of reader questions, and Windows Vista requirements
  263. technorati claim post - ignore
  264. Searching for on-demand content on Microsoft.com
  265. Flashback: Sinofsky on PMs at Microsoft
  266. Of interest: Branson says pandemic flu would ground 70% of aircraft
  267. MSS Info
  268. Technical Chats and MSDN Forums Feedback
  269. The world's heaviest Xbox 360 peripheral (from Nissan)
  270. WinPE should ease and speed enterprise OS deployments
  271. Licensing shouldn't require heavy lifting: the MPLA
  272. Busy week... up for air with Best of CES '06 & MacWorld
  273. Jump through hoops for your customer
  274. Kawasaki's blog - worth the read
  275. Win 98 support thru June: is a Win XP upgrade right for you?
  276. Xbox 360 a PC World '06 Innovation... but it's an incomplete list
  277. 5M+ Xbox 360's mid '06? Plus HD DVD support, CES news

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  1. Of interest: NORAD Santa Tracker
  2. Be ready for the right Xbox connections
  3. This isn't all about Xbox 360...
  4. Xbox 360 back in stock on line
  5. Creative's new mini Zen with video in December
  6. Xbox 360: I thought that guy in the check-out line looked familiar
  7. One less thing to wait for: a live operator
  8. Sharing is good: creating OneNote pages with others
  9. Home means Phishing for the Holidays
  10. Xbox 360 on call... service centre info
  11. 4RL? LOL, it's Encarta via MSN Messenger
  12. Of interest... suggested holiday reading list
  13. Connect is Live on Microsoft.Com
  14. Return On Investment: 80/20 and 1/50
  15. "But I work for MS" doesn't get me anywhere
  16. What does HDTV have to do with Satisfaction?
  17. Free Trial: Digital Image Starter Edition 2006
  18. Knowledge Base Nugget: Contacting Support by Phone
  19. More Xbox 360s for the holidays = more satisfied customers
  20. Rainy day fun: home audio zones with Windows Media
  21. It's Alive: Windows Live and Office Live
  22. New Anti-Scam Consumer Site Launches
  23. Quotes, Rings and Culture: On Being Unreasonable
  24. Start.Com is elegant and nimble
  25. Dogfood and the Crabby Office Lady
  26. Windows Media Connect 2.0: stronger, better, faster...
  27. Phishing: don't get caught by screen scrapers
  28. Clipster now live on Channel 9
  29. About me...
  30. Waveland Express departing...
  31. Sinofsky's TechTalk, and How Agile is MS?
  32. LiveMeeting: for when you're not quite there
  33. Suggest a topic for a future blog post....
  34. Tschuess, John Canning from Media Center
  35. When it comes to Xbox 360, I'm a customer
  36. The SDL Process: it's a good thing
  37. News: Microsoft, Intel Back HD-DVD Format
  38. Microsoft & Palm: Windows Mobile 5.0 to come on the Treo 700
  39. Auxiliary Display: more than just demo fodder
  40. It was colder than...
  41. Windows OneCare (Status: Beta)
  42. "Grumble grumble." Customers talk back to Comms Companies...
  43. Of interest & Links: Preparing for a disaster
  44. Disclaimer - RMF
  45. The math behind monkeys and blogging