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Lenovo Announces New T-Series ThinkPad Laptop – The T400s

Lenovo announced today a new T-Series ThinkPad Laptop called the T400s . Lenovo’s T-Series laptops cater to business customers looking for a powerful and thin laptop. Lenovo put a lot of effort in designing this laptop to be light, durable, robust, and...


Netflix comes to Windows Media Center

Starting tomorrow, Windows Media Center users who are also Netflix members will gain access to more than 12,000 movies and TV episodes from Netflix directly within Windows Media Center on their PCs. Using the two together is easy and convenient. In Windows...


Have Your Windows & Windows Live Blog Posts Showcased - Join The Clubhouse

Are you using your blog to talk about using Windows and Windows Live? Do you want to get your post showcased on Microsoft websites? You should join The Clubhouse . The Clubhouse is a place that brings together people using their blogs to help others how...


Completing the Windows Experience with Windows Live

Back in October during PDC2008 , I highlighted the Windows + Windows Live relationship . Specifically, I called out how Windows + Windows Live will complete the Windows PC experience with Windows Live Essentials . Now that people can experience the relationship...


Introducing Sports Channel for Windows Media Center

Yesterday we announced a brand new offering for Windows Media Center users: Sports Channel . Sports Channel will be offered to Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate users as a new tile under “Sports” in Windows Media Center. Sports Channel...


Internet Explorer 8 RC1 Now Available

This afternoon, Internet Explorer General Manager Dean Hachamovitch has announced the immediate availability of Internet Explorer 8 RC1. Internet Explorer 8 RC1 is available in 25 languages for Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows Server. You can download...


TechNet Magazine Features Windows Vista Tips This Month for IT Pros

TechNet Magazine is showcasing Windows Vista Tips this month in a new tip-of-the-day feature. You can stay up on all the latest Windows Vista tips here – which will be updated Monday – Friday all this month with new Windows Vista tips. You can also find...


The Windows Security Blog

You may have noticed a new blog has appeared under the menu of our site today. I’d like to welcome Paul Cooke, who is a Director here at Microsoft, to our site. Paul and his team will be running the Windows Security Blog – which is what you could consider...


PPG Industries continues IT success with Windows Vista

After some positive feedback from our customers about last month’s customer interview with City of Miami , we wanted to provide IT Pros with another dose of real-world, Windows Vista customer insight. Additionally, recognizing the interest in Windows...


Buy Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED and Help Eliminate AIDS in Africa

  Starting on December 15th, people will be able to purchase the standalone version of Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED and fight to help eliminate AIDS in Africa at no extra cost. Microsoft will contribute a portion of the profits to the Global...


How are we doing? Give us your feedback!

I would like to take this opportunity to gather feedback directly from you the readers of our blog. There are some key questions I would like to ask you: How are we doing? What types of blog posts do you like the most? Which ones do you like the least...


Giving the new Games for Windows – LIVE desktop client a spin

It was noticed last week that Games for Windows – LIVE now has a new desktop client. The Games for Windows – LIVE desktop client is designed to deliver free content in the Marketplace such as game demos and videos like trailers to PC gamers...


Find a Laptop with Windows Laptop Scout + Special Holiday Offers

Need help finding the perfect laptop just for you or someone in the family for the holidays? We’ve got the perfect tool for you. We’ve launched Windows Laptop Scout to help you find the right PC. Windows Laptop Scout helps you search for a...


Grab some "I’m a PC" Gear!

Since starting the "I'm a PC" campaign a few months ago, we've been hearing folks were interested in showing off they are a PC with "I'm a PC" gear such as t-shirts and hats. We've partnered up with Zazzle.com to provide...


City of Miami Moves to Windows Vista

I recently had the chance to talk to James Osteen, Assistant Director of the City of Miami's IT Department about their Windows Vista deployment. I thought that many of you could relate to his position and would appreciate his insight into what it...