October, 2009

Windows Live Wave 4 rumor mill heats up

We know that Windows Live Wave 4 is coming, at least in beta form, and soon.  We’ve already seen the first of the changes, in the form of some additions to Hotmail (zip downloads, web messenger buddy online status, …

More fun with numbers (is Bing losing share?)

There isn’t any question that since launching the new Bing brand in June, Microsoft has gained lots of attention (if not more market share) for its shiny “new” search engine.  In fact, it’s becoming quite the game to get out …

Microsoft Security Essentials: some first impressions (and some FUD)

Microsoft Security Essentials Microsoft released its new free anti-malware product, Microsoft Security Essentials, this week, and the reviews are starting to roll in.  We’ve been using MSE since the first beta, and have found it to be unobtrusive, simple, and a refreshing alternative …

MSN takes Health Vault mainstream, releases “My Health Info”

Today MSN is debuting a US only (so far) beta of “My Health Info”, a new online service to help people manage their health information on the web.  The new service, along with a specialized swine flu information center, is …