Sony Unveils New Online Music Store
Thanks to tiagosilva29 ... Today Sony has unveiled their new music store/program to rival Apple's iTunes and the newly reformed Napster, dubbed Sony Connect. This online music store, now long overdue, features 500,000 single song and album downloads. But, with iTunes around and its massive success, how can Sony expect... Read on »
Windows XP SP2 RC2 Build 2149
Thanks to Sim31 in our forums ... Well it seems Microsoft have finally made the final jump and have released this long awaited update of Windows XP Service Pack 2. The official build for RC2 is at 5.1.2600.2149 (xpsp_sp2_rc2.040610-1520). The update is available for official testers to download from WindowsBeta,... Read on »
AutoPatcher XP 4.5 (March Update)
AutoPatcher 4.5 (March '04 Update) is out! Hello all! Thanks to many many people, I now have the AutoPatcher hosted... and I thought I'd share with all of you! Here are some quick details: Info on version 4.5: Full File Size: 254 MB (7z Executable) Update Package Size: None this... Read on »
Messenger Plus! 3 Full Review
Well ... after long awaiting it is finally here thanks to our good friend Patchou who has been very hard at work.... Read on »
SMB Worm spreading through MSN Messenger
Thanks to my good friend dwergs of http://www.mess.be ... A new network virus called Worm.Win32.Smbmsn.163840 was discovered two days ago by Asia-based... Read on »
Man dies in Disneyland ride crash
Thanks nev for this ... A man has been killed and another 10 people have been injured after a roller coaster car derailed at Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, local officials say. The incident happened on Disneyland's famous Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the officials said. "We have one fatality... Read on »
Invitation to the UK Windows Server 2003 Launch
Members of the press just received their invitations to the Windows Server 2003 UK Launch, and we, the UK dark side of Neowin are getting ready to cover the event for your viewing pleasure. "Nick Barley, Director of Marketing at Microsoft Limited would like to invite you to the official... Read on »
Microsoft Continues '.Net' Naming Purge - But Quietly
Windows Server 2003 isn't the only Microsoft product that no longer sports the .Net brand name. Microsoft seems to have learned a lesson from decision to remove ".Net" from the Windows Server 2003 name: Don't invite publicity around an acknowledgement that your publicity crew went overboard. As a result, the... Read on »
Microsoft ADAM Beta Signup
The Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Active Directory® service is the fastest growing directory service for intranets and extranets because of its rich integration of directory and security, scalability, and native Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) support. Windows Server 2003 builds on that success by supporting a number of new LDAP capabilities... Read on »
AMD follows Intel, puts CPU prices up
Distributors tell the INQUIRER that AMD has now followed suit in jacking up prices of its CPU because weak demand in North America and dumping in Taiwan have taken their toll on prices. While Intel started the astonishing trend at the beginning of last week, we now understand that AMD... Read on »
Office 2003 - No Beta 3?
While I was browsing on the beta place website I went into the bug fixes section and by the looks of it RTM is being put underway and there will be no beta 3 for all of the testers. I guess MS wants to push this office out quick and... Read on »
DirectX 9.0a Released
Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. DirectX 9.0 includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which... Read on »
MSN Messenger for Mac 3.5
Thanks Paul for this ... Microsoft just released version 3.5 of the Mac version of their popular Instant Messaging software, MSN Messenger: Send instant messages to all your friends, chat with your friends individually or in a group, see when someone's typing, page a contact's mobile phone, send pictures to... Read on »
Extensive Windows 2003 Server Review
WiNBETA got a nice Windows 2003 Server Review ... thanks C0ld <blockquote>Who says Winbeta is just about sharing betas with the world? We present to you definitive proof that we do actually use this software. Covering everything from the differences between 2003 and Windows 2000 Servers, to an overview of... Read on »
How to unlock your AMD processor fast
LOST CIRCUITS claims it has come up with a five second modification to unlock AMD processors which is absolutely risk free. Well, it says it is absolutely risk free but then there's a disclaimer which says the procedure can irreversibly damage kit, so on your own head be it. The... Read on »
Gates previews Microsoft's upcoming technology
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) - Microsoft Corp. will unveil a new suite of business applications, new computer server software and new technology for "smart'' wristwatches in the coming year as part of its vision for the future of technology, co-founder and chairman Bill Gates said Tuesday. Gates addressed about 700 technology... Read on »
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