On Monday July 1, 2013 Microsoft announced that it’s retiring the TechNet Subscription service.
I have been a member of TechNet Subscription service all these years. I certainly will miss it.
Microsoft releases updates for Office 2008 and 2011
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.3.6 Update
This update fixes critical issues and also helps to improve security. It includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer’s memory with malicious code.
Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 14.3.2 Update
This update fixes critical issues and also helps to improve security. It includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer’s memory with malicious code.
Font Rendering on Web Browsers
It is interesting how different Web Browsers render fonts. I wonder why Google Chrome on this particular computer running Windows 7 doesn’t render the fonts correctly.
Windows 8 Developer Preview on MacBook
I installed a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive with Windows 8 Developer Preview on a MacBook. It boots up just fine with the exception with the MacBook trackpad driver. Gotta give Microsoft credit for making Windows 8 compatible with older hardwares such as this MacBook.
Windows 8 pricing is set to increase in February 2013
Microsoft announces that Windows 8 pricing is set to increase starting February 2013.
Windows 8 upgrade editions will be priced as follows starting in February:
- The Windows 8 Pro upgrade edition will be available online and at retail for $199.99 MSRP (U.S.).
- The Windows 8 upgrade edition will be available online and at retail for $119.99 MSRP (U.S.).
- The Windows 8 Pro Pack will cost $99.99 MSRP (U.S.).
- The Windows 8 Media Center Pack will cost $9.99 MSRP (U.S.).
Microsoft has been selling Windows 8 Upgrade at a special pricing.
But we have our promotional offer available until January 31st 2013, you can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for just $39.99 ERP* (U.S.) via Windows.com using the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant or pick up a DVD copy at a local retailer for just $69.99 ERP* (U.S.).
Users are reportedly slow to adopt Windows 8 despite Microsoft’s efforts to convince users to upgrade.
Hole in the Skype
The headline reads: Skype password recovery issue allows you to steal any account
Further articles and discussions:
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Frustrating Headlines
The headline says:
Windows 8 is 84 percent less frustrating than Windows 7, report says
It is apparently a lot more frustrating trying to figure out what the headline is really saying. In addition to that how can one quantify frustation?
It is also apparent the study did not take into account all the frustation-filled phone called from people trying to figure out why they can’t find certain Control Panels in Windows 8.