The Edge : beta

IE8 Compatibility

tonybradley — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:21:00 GMT

I have been using Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) almost exclusively since the first Beta became available. Now, my primary OS is the Windows 7 Beta, so IE8 is built-in as my default browser. I have run into my share of page compatibility issues. The most notable...(read more)

SP2 Release Candidate Available for Vista / Windows Server 2008

tonybradley — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:36:00 GMT

The next major Service Pack release for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 is one step closer to its official release. Service Pack 2 (SP2) has moved from Beta to RC (Release Candidate). You can download the SP2 RC from the Microsoft Springboard site...(read more)

Windows 7 Beta Test Updates

tonybradley — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:43:00 GMT

Don’t get too excited. These updates won’t add any new features or functionality to Windows 7. You’ll have to wait for the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) for those kinds of changes. However, Windows 7 will be getting updates next week...(read more)

Sneak Peak at Next Generation Windows

Essential Computer Security — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:05:32 GMT

While the debate rages on about whether Vista is worthy of being Microsoft’s flagship operating system, development marches on to replace it. It is still very early in the process. The screenshots that were leaked by ThinkNext reveal an interface...(read more)

Beta Test Windows Live OneCare 2.0

Essential Computer Security — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:01:24 GMT

Are you still running your computer with no antivirus or other malware protection installed? Do you have really old security software installed that has not been updated to protect against current threats? Do you just like to play with new, cutting edge...(read more)

Security Options for Windows Vista

tonybradley — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:29:00 GMT

With Windows Vista set to be unleashed on the consumer market in about a week, there is going to be a need for security and antivirus products. Although Vista is the most secure version of the Windows operating system yet, that doesn't mean it is impenetrable. Users still need to take basic security precautions. According to a report on Information Week, a number of vendors, including Microsoft, are providing free downloads or trial versions of their Vista-compatible security products. You can check out these products if you need antivirus and desktop security for your Vista PC: