MS Updates Support Multiplayer Games
Published on December 13, 2007 to Software MiscellaneousMicrosoft has released version 2.0 of its XNA Game Studio, which enables game developers to create cross-platform games for Xbox Live and Games for Windows - Live. Version 2.0 is based on XNA... Read more
Windows Live Gets Livelier, More Social
Published on November 13, 2008 to Digital Life StyleLate last night Microsoft announced that Windows Live is to get a makeover that will see it transform from mundane web portal to super fresh social networking hub. Or something. Read more
Microsoft's Offers Users Prizes for Using Live Search
Published on October 1, 2008 to Using the InternetMicrosoft is up to its old tricks to try and garner itself a bigger a share of the search market. The company has announced a new system called SearchPerks, which allows customer to earn tickets... Read more
Microsoft Deems Xbox Live User's Gamertag Inappropriate, Gamertag Is User's Real Name
Published on May 22, 2008 to Video Game Related TopicsA little while ago, Micorsoft suspended an Xbox Live account with the gamer tag “TheGAYERgamer” claiming it violated the Xbox Live policy on sexual innuendo in gamertags outlined in the company’s... Read more
Microsoft Opens Office Live Workspace Beta
Published on December 11, 2007 to Office SoftwareMicrosoft rolled out a limited beta of its Live Office Workspace file-sharing and collaboration service today but will not open it to all comers for at least several weeks, and perhaps months.... Read more
The Great HDTV Come-On
Published on August 1, 2006 to Display Panels and MonitorsThe World Cup didn't produce the expected flood of sales for the HDTV market. Industry expert Andy Marken weighs in on what happened. Read more
Tech Support: Your Stories Part I
Published on July 20, 2006 to Desktop ComputersAn overwhelming number of you responded to Barry Gerber's request for tech support stories. In the first of what will likely be a long lived series, we present number of those responses. Read more
The Great iPhone Caper
Published on June 27, 2007 to SmartphonesIn line, Apple press release; it's grrr time, availability rumors, where and when to wait, first iPhone reviews in, why we have to wait in line just like everyone else Read more
Who Designed This Crap? More Funny Tech Support Stories
Published on November 21, 2006 to Desktop ComputersWhy do funny stories about tech support abound? Maybe computers themselves are funny. Or maybe we need to laugh to keep from crying. Read more
Great Gifts for Gadget Gurus
Published on November 21, 2008 to MiscellaneousHere's a guide to gifts for those gadget-crazy friends and family in your life. Think they already own everything? Well, try this gear on for size. Read more




