I am Microsoftie 4 ever (18+ years) working in Windows Services and Content team in the UK, my blog is mainly focused on the Windows family of products and trying to provide help pointers and resources for customers on our products.
If you like your Windows 7 in Konkani, spoken along the south-western coast and islands of India then you can download the latest Language Interface Pack (LIP) today.
Click here to download the Konkani Windows 7 LIP via the Microsoft.com Download Center.
Please note that the Konkani Windows 7 LIP can only be installed on a system that runs an English client version of Windows 7. It is only available for 32-bit systems.
If you are looking for the Windows Vista Konkani Lip then try here.
Rob
If you like you Windows 7 in Urdu, the national language of Pakistan, then download the latest Windows 7 Language Interface Pack (LIP) now.
Click here to download the Urdu Windows 7 LIP via the Microsoft.com Download Center.
Please note that the Urdu Windows 7 LIP can only be installed on a system that runs an English client version of Windows 7 and is only available for 32-bit systems.
If you are looking for the Urdu LIP for Windows Vista then try here
Your one stop shop to See what works with Windows 7. Get Windows 7 compatible device drivers, software programs, updates, and downloads has been improved and now been made available globally across 16 countries.
Windows 7 Compatibility: Software Programs & Hardware Devices: Find Updates, Drivers, & Downloads
The other 14 countries to get the new Windows 7 Compatibility centre are
Australia Brazil Canada (English) Canada (French) China France Germany India Italy Japan Korea Netherlands Russia Spain Taiwan
as well as the United States
The Windows Summit 2010 is for designed for people who engineer and test Windows 7 PCs, devices, and software. Three technical tracks are offered to show how to best use Windows 7 and Internet Explorer, helping you build great solutions and gain a competitive edge. registration is free at http://windowssummit.tri-digital.com/entry-survey.aspx
The summit has several tracks…
· Device track, led by Mark Relph, Senior Director, Windows Developer and PC Ecosystem team. Discover the rich customization features in Windows 7 that enable partners to create a custom user experience for the PC or device. Targeted at software and device firmware engineers, this track will provide you with the direction and technical information to unlock the power of Windows 7 to create a great device experience.
· System track, led by Brad Brooks, Corporate Vice President, Windows Consumer Marketing and Product Management. Understand the features of Windows 7 that you can leverage to create and deliver the best system possible. You'll see how implementing a few fundamental techniques can dramatically improve overall system quality and key user experiences.
· Software track, led by Dean Hachamovitch, General Manager, Internet Explorer Team. The Windows 7 platform makes it easy for developers to create engaging, user-friendly applications by providing familiar tools and rich development features that allow them to take advantage of the latest PC capabilities. The sessions in this track will guide you through the key developer advances in fundamentals, richer application experiences, and the best of Windows and the Web.
· Extended Device track. On June 30th the Device track was extended with a new set of Windows Summit 2010 technical sessions and virtual workshops. The workshops focus on Device Stage for all types of devices, and cover a new tool that simplifies implementation of Device Stage for your products.
and of course you can follow the summit on twitter at http://twitter.com/WinSummit2010
So if you are interested in some free Windows Home Server training then check out the following from Train Signal Training.
Free Windows Home Server Training Videos | Train Signal Training - Free Computer Training Videos
There are 5 videos that cover
This short introductory video will provide you with an outline of what the Windows Home Server training course covers.
In this video I will show you my home lab setup, explaining what each piece of hardware does and how it is connected to my Windows Home Server. This short demo will help you get ideas to see what you can do with your Home Server. I will also walk you through setting up wireless networking on your Xbox so that we can connect the Xbox to our Windows Home Server.
In this video I will show you my home lab setup, explaining what each piece of hardware does and how it is connected to my Windows Home Server. This short demo will help you get ideas to see what you can do with your Home Server.
I will also walk you through setting up wireless networking on your Xbox so that we can connect the Xbox to our Windows Home Server.
Understanding the basic mechanics that make up your home network is crucial because there are many options when it comes to networking the various devices in your home. In this video you will learn about your wireless networking options and security, power line networking, network adapter types and cabling your home. I will also provide you with a quick explanation of TCP/IP which is an integral part of your home network.
Understanding the basic mechanics that make up your home network is crucial because there are many options when it comes to networking the various devices in your home.
In this video you will learn about your wireless networking options and security, power line networking, network adapter types and cabling your home. I will also provide you with a quick explanation of TCP/IP which is an integral part of your home network.
The next step is connecting individual client computers and devices to your Home Server, and in this video I will show you just how to do that. We’ll talk about the role of a network adapter, creating user accounts, and naming or renaming computers on your network. I will also show you how to configure an IP address in both XP and Vista using DHCP.
The next step is connecting individual client computers and devices to your Home Server, and in this video I will show you just how to do that. We’ll talk about the role of a network adapter, creating user accounts, and naming or renaming computers on your network.
I will also show you how to configure an IP address in both XP and Vista using DHCP.
Now we’re getting to the good stuff! This video is all about Windows Home Server. We’ll talk about all of the features and options that are available on Windows Home Server including file storage and resource sharing, remote access, video and music sharing, and how to use add-ins to extend the capabilities of your Home Server.
Now we’re getting to the good stuff! This video is all about Windows Home Server.
We’ll talk about all of the features and options that are available on Windows Home Server including file storage and resource sharing, remote access, video and music sharing, and how to use add-ins to extend the capabilities of your Home Server.
Thanks to @HomeServerLand for the spot
Want to know more about the Windows Live Family Safety web filter? Then try these latest Windows Help topics:
How does the Family Safety web filter work?
“Web filtering in Windows Live Family Safety can help protect your child by restricting access to certain websites based on settings you choose. The web filter has two parts that work together: The Web filtering page on the Family Safety website. When you save your choices here, Family Safety remembers the settings for the next time your child signs in. You can use the website to answer requests or make changes even if you’re using a different computer than your child uses. The Family Safety software that you set up on your household’s computers. The changes you make to the Web filter settings will only work on Windows accounts that have been matched using the Family Safety software (also called the filter). If you set up the software but never visit the Web filtering page on the Family Safety website, your child will remain on the default setting. The web filter watches all Internet activity coming to your computer. It keeps a record of that activity and checks to make sure each website is allowed before showing it to your child. It also handles permission requests from your child to view blocked websites. A website might be blocked because: You added it to your child’s Block list on the Web filtering lists page. The website belongs to a category of websites you don’t allow.” The article also covers more information on: The different types of categories (Child-friendly, social networking, web mail and adult content) How it decides whether a site belongs to one of those categories How search services are categorised How other pages from search services categorised How are the pages that list search results categorised And how does it handle HTTPS websites.
“Web filtering in Windows Live Family Safety can help protect your child by restricting access to certain websites based on settings you choose. The web filter has two parts that work together:
The Web filtering page on the Family Safety website. When you save your choices here, Family Safety remembers the settings for the next time your child signs in. You can use the website to answer requests or make changes even if you’re using a different computer than your child uses.
The Family Safety software that you set up on your household’s computers. The changes you make to the Web filter settings will only work on Windows accounts that have been matched using the Family Safety software (also called the filter). If you set up the software but never visit the Web filtering page on the Family Safety website, your child will remain on the default setting.
The web filter watches all Internet activity coming to your computer. It keeps a record of that activity and checks to make sure each website is allowed before showing it to your child. It also handles permission requests from your child to view blocked websites. A website might be blocked because:
You added it to your child’s Block list on the Web filtering lists page.
The website belongs to a category of websites you don’t allow.”
The article also covers more information on:
There is also a new FAQ : Family Safety web filtering: frequently asked questions that covers:
If you like your Windows 7 in Irish then download the latest Language Interface Pack (LIP) now.
Click here to download the Irish Windows 7 LIP
Please note that we are releasing both a 32- and 64-bit version of the Irish Windows 7 LIP. This LIP can be installed only on a system that runs an English client version of Windows 7.
Yep if you are are a student in the UK with a valid ac.uk email address you can get a Windows 7 Professional upgrade for just £30.00*
“Windows 7 Professional includes all the Home Premium features you love and the business features your work demands. In addition, you can connect to your school network easily using the domain join feature. You can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode and recover your data easily with automatic back-ups to your home network”
You can get this offer and other great student offers such as Office Professional Academic 2010 for just £49.99 at Microsoft UK Education - Home - Ultimate Steal as well as all the t’s and c’s…
Learn more about upgrading to Windows 7 and the top 5 reasons to get Windows 7 Professional
Windows Live Essentials beta
“Windows Live Essentials beta includes free programs from Microsoft for photos, movies, instant messaging, e‑mail, blogging, and more. Get them all in one download and get more done with Windows. Windows Live Essentials beta requires Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Learn how to upgrade from Windows XP. It includes beta versions of Messenger, Photo Gallery, Mail, Movie Maker, Writer, Family Safety, and Sync, plus Bing Bar and Messenger Companion. You also get Microsoft Office Outlook Connector Pack and Microsoft Silverlight”
“Windows Live Essentials beta includes free programs from Microsoft for photos, movies, instant messaging, e‑mail, blogging, and more. Get them all in one download and get more done with Windows.
Windows Live Essentials beta requires Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Learn how to upgrade from Windows XP. It includes beta versions of Messenger, Photo Gallery, Mail, Movie Maker, Writer, Family Safety, and Sync, plus Bing Bar and Messenger Companion. You also get Microsoft Office Outlook Connector Pack and Microsoft Silverlight”
Read more at Windows Live Essentials beta and download it from here
“Messenger combines the best IM with social networking, so you stay connected with the people who matter most. Share photos and videos in real time while you chat. Express yourself with 3D emoticons. Stay on top of what your friends are doing across social networking sites, right in Messenger. Messenger beta requires Windows 7 or Windows Vista, and is part of Windows Live Essentials beta“
“Messenger combines the best IM with social networking, so you stay connected with the people who matter most. Share photos and videos in real time while you chat. Express yourself with 3D emoticons. Stay on top of what your friends are doing across social networking sites, right in Messenger.
Messenger beta requires Windows 7 or Windows Vista, and is part of Windows Live Essentials beta“
Read more at Windows Live Messenger beta and download it from here
Well after yesterdays tense qualification to the last 16 of the Fifa 2010 worldcup Bing UK is showing England (and ex Leeds United) footballer James Milner…
So now onto Sundays game against old rivals Germany, who surprisingly aren’t showing English footballers on their homepage http://www.bing.com/?cc=de