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Windows
Windows Vista / Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) goes to RTM
Mar 27th
Microsoft have released the RTM of Windows Vista / Server 2008 Service Pack 2 to all connect users who are presently testing the SP2 beta. All connect beta testers can download this from connect web site -> https://connect.microsoft.com/
For information, RTM -> Ready To Manufacturer (meaning, this is the final version of the product)
IE8 has the highest malware blocking rate
Mar 26th
NSS Labs, in their browser security study, have found Internet Explorer 8 to have the highest blocking rate in web based malware delivery and infection.
- Microsoft Internet Explorer v8 (RC1) achieved 69% block rate
- Mozilla Firefox v3.07 achieved just over 30% block rate
- Apple Safari v3 achieved 24% block rate
- Google Chrome 1.0.154 achieved 16% block rate
- Opera 9.64 achieved 5% block rate
Read more at NSS Labs detailed report -> Download (PDF 445 kb)
10 must install / have software / applications for your new Windows (XP / Vista / 7) installation
Mar 25th
Every time we install or reinstall our operating system (Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7), we find our self in need to install some software, without which, we cannot run our computer properly and with ease. There is a clear distinguishing between the must install applications and the ones with your choice. So here is a list of the must-installed apps, which are, to me unavoidable.
IE8 final released, now available for Download
Mar 20th
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 is now released to its final versi0n. Download links are as follows,
One can also visit Microsoft Windows update service to obtain the product, which is expected to be available by 3rd weak of April under auto update delivery system.
With browser compatibility feature, IE8 is certainly performing much faster than IE7 and comparable to alternate browsers like FireFox / Opera.
Reliance launching EVDO service in India
Mar 16th
There is been roomers and talks, that, just like BSNL, Reliance is also preparing to launch their EVDO service for high speed mobile broadband. Till date Reliance have not made any official statement about the service launch.
However today, while I was searching for some driver update at Windows update service for my EVDO modem of BSNL, I came to see that MS Windows update service does list driver for specific Reliance CDMA EVDO device.
It seems ZTE would also be supplying to Reliance and same models also.
Update :-
As its turns out, Reliance has launched the service. There are 2 device options from ZTE (almost same as BSNL) and Huawei.
One may take a look at service plans at Reliance Netconnect web site. It is claimed that with upto 3.1 mbps, reliance is the fastest EVDO service provider along with largest EVDO covarage but as always with Reliance, there must be something out of order, and there is. It seems their Unlimited plans are just a straight lie. The word unlimited to reliance means 10 GB as all their unlimited plans comes with 10 GB data transfer limit and after which they will charge you Rs. 2/- per MB.
Windows Server 2008 is one of the most secure OS of year 2008
Feb 8th
Studies conducted by IBM reviles that it is Windows OS which leads in terms of security over Apple OS X (MAC) or Linux karnel.
It is a long believe that, Linux and Apple OS X is much more secure than Windows based OS, where as reports published by IBM suggest opposite as IBM X-Force have found Windows Server 2008 more secure than OS X or any linux platform.
It is Apple OS X Server which is one of the worst in terms of disclosed vulnerabilities. However, do note, the report is prepared on basis of disclosed vulnerabilities, meaning there can be many more open loop holes in these OSes which are yet to be found that patched !!!
One may read the full report by downloading from IBM.COM -> PDF 4.58mb
Kaspersky / Norton (Symantec) / AVG – AntiVirus / Security products for Microsoft Windows 7
Jan 20th
With the beta of Windows 7 coming in the market, security software manufacturers are also releasing their Windows 7 specific AntiVirus or Internet security software.
Microsoft is actively working with additional security software vendors on the availability of the security software solutions for Windows 7 Beta and Windows 7 RTM.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-7.aspx
Download Windows 7 Beta -> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx
How to make your internet connection faster ?
Jan 3rd
At-least 10,000 times, since 2000, in last 8 years I have google-d / MSN-ed / Yahoo-ed / Altavisat-ed and all other search engine-ed to find the right answer or tips and tricks or tweaks for the question as how do I make my Internet connection faster ?
No matter what type of connection I use, Dial up, EDGE, ADSL, broadband, cable or any such, I always feel to be slower than usual !!!
Why ??
While searching, I have learned few very important lesson and hard facts which I would like to share with my readers. Some of the facts are not that satisfactory for our mind but what to do, facts are like that.. Most of the time they are hard to believe !!
First and most important is to understanding our own limits
Many of us tends to overlook or simply forget the difference between Kilo Bytes and Kilo Bits. many of us wants to view Windows or our download manager reporting download speeds of 200 kbps+ with a connection in which ISP have promised to offer 256 kbps.
Matter of fact, all of our ISPs advertise their bandwidth in Kilobits per seconds, which is 8 times higher than Kilobytes per second, in which Windows or any other download manager would calculate the file transfer rate.
Meaning, in case of a 256 kbps connection, we are suppose to get 32 kilo bytes per second of download speed.
Kaspersky Universal updater – Tips and tricks and how to use it ?
Dec 5th
An interesting update solution from Kaspersky Labs are now in public Beta stage !! Which is suppose to replace all off-line update solutions from Kaspersky LABs.
The idea is simple. Provide users a tool which can be run from USB / removal media to download the product updates in that USB / removable media, which now can be used to update the kaspersky product offline by taking the USB / removal media to any PC which has Kaspersky product but no live Internet.
The tool is downloadable from Kaspesky web site, it has 2 versions, one CLI and a GUI for both Windows and Linux platform. As an end user I guess we all would love the GUI one.
Interact with Choto Cheeta LIVE – Attend Microsoft India Web Casts
Aug 8th
Microsoft India is conducting Web Casts for various Windows Vista based topic and I have been invited to conduct on 2 of these bellow topics.
Windows Vista : Security – August 11, 2008
Windows Vista : Internet Security – August 22, 2008
Those who wish to have an interactive session with me can join me by registering them self at Microsoft India Web Casts registration page.
On the 1st web cast, I would be concentrating more on Desktop based security under Windows Vista by exploring various ways to get your self protected from that those and scary words, such as VIRUS / Malware/ Spyware.
Remember, it would be an interactive session, so you get the option to type down your question / quarry / doubts.
Microsoft India Webcast – August 04, 2008
Aug 2nd
Here is an opportunity given by Microsoft for first hand interaction with the experts. Join the Microsoft India webcats focusing on various issues and features of Microsoft Windows Vista.
Over the next few weeks Microsoft India would be hosting regular web casts on the following topic related to Windows Vista. You may join and interact with Microsoft MVPs, who be conducting the sessions.
So join Mr. Shantanu Kaushik (Microsoft MVP) on August 04, 2008 for the 1st web cast on following topic,
Windows Vista: Installation and Getting Started
The possible problems while setup and solutions
What to check before setup
Checklist of what to do after setup
What benefits does SP1 gives
You may register your self here.
Windows Vista Downgrade Rights to keep Windows XP alive
Jul 14th
Internet community / forums / discussion boards are buzzing with words about the the nearing death of Windows XP as Microsoft is in process to stop production for OEM / Retail versions of this product after 30th June.
However many do not know or rather do not consider that Microsoft Vista END user license comes with an option called Windows Vista Downgrade rights.
What is Windows Vista Downgrade Rights ?
If you are a legal owner of Windows Vista OS (Business / Ultimate), you are allowed to downgrade your copy to Windows XP (Pro / x64 / Tablet PC) free of charge. Which means if you buy Windows Vista and for any reason you do not wish to continue with Windows Vista, Microsoft allows you to downgrade and install Windows XP on your system free of charge.
Windows Vista problem – SATA HDD running under PATA mode via BIOS emulation
Jun 9th
Many of computer users who are early adapters of Windows Vista likes to have both their previous version and newer version of OS under dual boot mode.
One common problem with newer hardware and older Microsoft OS such as Windows XP is the incompatibility of SATA controllers.
Most of the newer desktop and notebooks are now days coming with SATA HDD instead of older and slower PATA versions, however the major problem with Windows XP is one must install the SATA controller drivers while booting via their floppy drive but here catch is, how many of us now days have a floppy drive ?
To avoid this problem of no hard disk at the time of installation of Windows XP / 2000 / Server 2003 which needs floppy disk to load the SATA controller driver, all modern computer BIOS offers option to emulate the Hard disk operation mode.
All though this would solve the problem of legacy pre Windows Vista OS installation problem, however often windows vista crashes while running under a PC which has SATA HDD operation mode emulated to IDE.
Microsoft has a patch for all version of Windows Vista to solve this problem.
Please note, if you have a single boot system running with SATA HDD, its always recommended not to emulate the SATA HDD operation mode to IDE. This is only for those who are willing to run under dual boot with pre Windows Vista OSes.
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