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PC Magazine
June 22, 2005
Neil J. Rubenking |
Genuine Microsoft Windows I got a call from one of my students who's in a panic because the Dell computer his son gave him came with what Microsoft said was a bootleg copy of Windows XP Professional. What should he do?   |
InternetNews
January 26, 2005
Susan Kuchinskas |
Microsoft Extends Anti-Piracy Program Redmond also will close the door to Windows Downloads for users of bogus software. Under the expanded program, users will have to show they have legitimate Windows licenses before receiving non-critical updates. |
PC Magazine
March 16, 2005
Larry Seltzer |
Validating Windows What does the Windows Genuine Advantage program mean for users? Maybe not much. |
PC World
June 2006
Amber Bouman |
Is My Copy of Windows Genuine or Not? Updates to Microsoft's verification site can complicate the validation process. |
InternetNews
July 26, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
Only The 'Genuine' Get Windows Support Starting today, non-authenticated users of Microsoft products will be unable to get non-security updates. Security updates will continue to be available to all users. |
InternetNews
August 1, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
Bypassing Windows' Genuine Check? A publicly posted hack allows users to bypass the Windows validation service. |
Macworld
July 2004
Jackie Dove |
Speed Download 2.3 Internet utility fails to boost speed |
PC World
August 2006
Lincoln Spector |
Save Windows Updates Locally for Faster Reinstalls Save Windows XP updates and patches so you don't have to keep downloading them... Scheduling a system to hibernate... Continue with copying files even if one of the files can't be copied... Organize and sort data with Microsoft Word... |
Metropolis
April 2007
Paul Makovsky |
The Color Forecast A foldout guide to the earthier, more natural colors you'll be seeing this year. |
Wired
October 23, 2007 |
Wired's Guide to the 40th Annual Baja 1000 Off-Road Race Download this guide to the 40th annual Baja 1000 Off-Road race. |
InternetNews
July 31, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
Prepare Ye to Pay For MS Office Beta Microsoft will charge $1.50 for anyone wishing to download Office 2007 beta 2, starting this Wednesday. |
InternetNews
October 5, 2007
Sean Michael Kerner |
Microsoft Relents on WGA Requirement For IE 7 Microsoft yesterday removed the controversial Windows Genuine Advantage validation requirement in the Internet Explorer 7 installation process, thus opening the experience to users of all versions of Windows - including pirated ones. |
InternetNews
December 28, 2007 |
Wal-Mart Nixes Movie Downloads Wal-Mart shut down its online video download service after Hewlett-Packard discontinued the technology that powered it. |
PC World
April 2003
Yardena Arar |
Digital Plus Pack: Fun Stuff Downloadable add-on brings some entertaining diversions to your desktop. |
PC World
July 18, 2001
Steve Bass |
Download Files the Easy Way Our best tools and strategies for the shareware you want... |
PC World
December 21, 2006
Yardena Arar |
Say So Long to Shrink-Wrapped Software Take a few precautions when you download your software purchases. |
Information Today
October 29, 2007 |
Legislative Update on NIH Public Access Policy Under a mandatory policy, NIH-funded researchers will be required to deposit copies of eligible manuscripts into the National Library of Medicine's online database, PubMed Central. |
Home Theater
July 16, 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
Gamers Get Video Downloads Two major videogame platforms are broadening their appeal with movie downloads: Xbox 360 will accommodate downloads from Netflix and Sony's Playstation Network will launch a download service of its own. |
Fast Company
David Lumb |
Want To See A Sliver Of What Google Knows About You? There are many things Google can do with your search history, from personalizing advertisements to combining many search histories to find patterns. |
PC World
February 11, 2003
Tom Spring |
The Price of Freeware Rises Strapped sites charge developers for placement, sometimes zing downloaders for access. |
BusinessWeek
January 24, 2005
Peter Coy |
Lesson From Abroad: Make Them Mandatory At first blush it seems fair and reasonable to let Americans opt in or out of personal accounts. But if the experience of other nations is any guide, personal accounts usually work better when they're mandatory. |
PC World
May 2002
Steve Bass |
Home Office: Last Call for Windows XP Ugrades Still sitting on the fence? Jump, and avoid these installation hassles... |
PC Magazine
July 19, 2005
Neil J. Rubenking |
Use a Foreign Keyboard in XP I live in the U.S. but I occasionally correspond with people in Norway. Is there a way to set up my keyboard so that I can use the three extra Norwegian letters? |
InternetNews
November 29, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
Microsoft Revises Controversial WGA Microsoft has revised its controversial Windows Genuine Advantage program in an attempt to improve accuracy, reduce false positives and fight tampering. |
InternetNews
November 2, 2007
Stuart J. Johnston |
Website, Lawsuits Take Aim at Pirates Microsoft opens a new site to educate users on how to spot illicit software, and also sues 20 alleged vendors for selling pirated copies of its software. |
| U.S. CPSC |
CPSC Adopts Testing Requirements for Children's Toys The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 5-0 on July 20 to approve new third party testing requirements to ensure the safety of children's toys. |
BusinessWeek
July 1, 2010
Grover & Satariano |
The Fall of Music Downloads Music streaming services are taking their toll as downloads to iPods, computers, and other devices plunge. |
PC World
August 2004
Harry McCracken |
Confessions of a Software Freeloader A few tips for getting top-notch, helpful software programs at the best price of all. |
Real Travel Adventures
June 2007
Marissa Lloyd |
The Discrete Charm on Literary Downloads for the Traveler Just like downloading music, you can download text to read. |
