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Download Microsoft Windows 7 RC Free

admin — Fri, 01 May 2009 09:33:57 +0000

Microsoft has released the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC), which is now available for download to MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Now Windows 7 is in final phase of development and getting ready for partners to develop new applications, device drivers and services.

Some of the cool new features to look out for are

1. Remote Media Streaming. Remote Internet access to home-based digital media libraries from another Windows 7-based PC outside the home.

2. Windows XP Mode. Utilizing Windows Virtual PC, allows Windows 7 users to run many Windows XP productivity applications, launched right from the Windows 7 desktop.

3. Windows Touch. Controlling the computer by touching a touch-enabled screen or monitor is a core Windows 7 user experience.

Download Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 Update

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:25:19 +0000

Now you can download Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 (Service Pack 2) and get major performance enhancements for Office applications, most notably Microsoft Office Outlook, and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server. Office 2007 SP2 features enhanced interoperability and supports additional built-in file formats such as PDF and ODF.

The 2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides customers with the latest updates to the 2007 Office suite and contains several product fixes, including improvements in stability, performance, and security. Check out some big areas of improvement that are included in SP2.

Supported Operating Systems include Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 3. Here are some known issues for these service packs, and learn how to debug and how to fix the issues that you may experience.

Download Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 for Free! Alternatively you can install this update from Microsoft Update, which consolidates all updates into one location and offers you only those that affect your particular system.

Free Hotmail POP3 Available WorldWide

admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:33:52 +0000

Hotmail has now made its POP3 email feature available worldwide to all Hotmail accounts. POP3 also called Post Office Protocol version 3 is an Internet standard protocol used by local e-mail clients to retrieve e-mail from a remote server over a TCP/IP connection.

Enabling POP3 access from Hotmail allows you to easily access your emails using the e-mail software on your computer (like Thunderbird, Outlook) or mobile devices such as a Windows Mobile phone, iPhone, or BlackBerry.

Here are the email client settings you need for starting POP3

POP server: pop3.live.com (Port 995)
POP SSL required? Yes
User name: Your Windows Live ID (full email address)
Password: Hotmail or Windows Live password
SMTP server: smtp.live.com (Port 25 or 587)
Authentication required? Yes (same POP username and password)
TLS/SSL required? Yes

Gmail had POP3 access for a long time which lets me read my emails easily in email clients like Thunderbird or access it from other email accounts. Now the Hotmail users rejoice with better connectivity and email on the move.

Get Cashback from Microsoft Live Search

admin — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:59:09 +0000

“The Search That Pays You Back“, is the motto of the new Cashback offer from Microsoft Live Search. Microsoft has announced ad-funded cash rebates to customers who buy products through the Microsoft Live Search Cashback and has partnered with top brands including eBay, Barnes & Noble.com, Overstock.com, Sears, Zappos.com, and WPP.

Merchants can now maximize their advertising investments and drive more sales by providing consumers cash rebates. Look for the Cashback logo above to know if the product is eligible for the deal. Participating merchants will pay Microsoft a CPA fee (cost per action) each time a customer completes a sale through Live Search cashback and Microsoft returns that fee to the consumer in the form of a cash rebate! Everyone wins.

Your savings (over $5) will be paid to you via PayPal, direct bank deposit, or a check, 60 days after completing purchases. The FAQ reveals that the cashback program is valid for U.S. citizens or legal residents over 18 years of age. Find the best deals on the Web, compare prices and get ad-funded rebates on more than 10 million products!