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October 23rd, 2008

Windows Live OneCare MS08-067 Advisory

I just finished updating my system with the security advisory that was sent out earlier announcing the remote code execution exploit.
Shortly after restarting my computer and getting back to work I was prompted with the following message from my installation of Windows Live OneCare.
I’ve never had any problems with OneCare and feel comfortable knowing […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

September 15th, 2008

I Miss My Windows Live Writer

One of the casualties of my recent computer headaches has been the loss
of Windows Live Writer in my available software. For some reason, I
just can’t get the thing to install. If you’ve been reading this site for very long you know I’ve been in love with Windows Live Writer for quite awhile now. I really […]

By Jason Bean -- 8 comments

September 15th, 2008

Windows Live Installer - I Miss Windows Live Writer

First of all, I can’t stand the functionality and feature of the Windows Live Installer. There’s a single installation file, then you select the additional products you want to include in your installation.
MICROSOFT PLEASE STOP DOING THIS!
Don’t make me go through the process of going through this step. If I know all I want […]

By Jason Bean -- 3 comments

June 18th, 2008

A Little Bit of Windows Live Confusion

There’s a new URL in town and you can get to it by going to http://my.live.com. If you were me, you’d see this when you went there.

That’s all cool, but then I was clicking around in my account and looking at my settings and when I clicked on “Home” (http://home.live.com) I saw this:

Are […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

May 30th, 2007

Windows Live OneCare Needs Updated

I’ve been a very happy user of Windows Live OneCare. I was involved with the product during it’s beta testing and limited release and have been pleased with it as much or more so than I have with any other anti-virus program. The benefit for me though is that it’s anti-spyware, anti-virus, firewall and back-up […]

By Jason Bean -- 2 comments

February 22nd, 2007

Microsoft Releases Wireless Receiver for Xbox Devices on a PC

Wish you could take your Xbox 360 devices and use them for your PC games? Now you can as Microsoft readies the release of a wireless receiver unit that allows:

Will work with future Xbox 360 Wireless Accessories.
Provides up to a 30-foot range for complete wireless freedom.
Use up to four Wireless Controllers and four Wireless Headsets […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

April 20th, 2006

What day is it?

If you have been disconnected for the past couple of weeks, you’re probably not aware that Google released a new calendar tool. I’ve been quite impressed with the Google Calendar. I like the layout, it’s simple to use and the look and feel is great. The standard “user friendly” Google stuff is there too.
What I […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

April 12th, 2006

A little too far

A recent article on the Business 2.0 blog talks about Microsoft pushing their new Windows Live model by making it the default homepage for Windows Vista and IE7. All that’s find and dandy and something that I would think is to be expected.
My problem though is their use of a photo of Bill Gates as […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment