A comprehensive guide to installing PHP 8 on IIS, optimizing web development on Windows servers.
Optimizing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Step-by-step guide on WSUS optimization: Learn how to enhance performance & efficiency using Microsoft’s update distribution tool. Includes best practices, techniques & relevant software links.
List of MySQL Clients for Windows
Here is a list of popular MySQL clients for Windows along with their pros and cons.
Best Email Clients for Windows
Many users prefer the flexibility and features offered by desktop email clients. In this article, we will delve into the most popular email desktop clients for Windows, highlighting their key features and benefits.
Most Popular SSH Clients for Windows
SSH clients are software applications that allow users to securely connect to remote servers and execute commands on them. They use the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol, which encrypts all data sent between the client and server, making it difficult for hackers to intercept or tamper with the connection.
Microsoft Celebrates Ten Years of Windows Live Messenger
Tomorrow marks the tenth anniversary of Microsoft’s Windows Live Messenger. Microsoft says it has become the most widely used free instant messaging service in the world, with 330 million users.
A spokesperson for Microsoft shared some interesting findings with Murdok from a survey about Windows Live Messenger:
Will Google Chrome OS Challenge Windows?
Google has announced that it is working on an operating system based on Google Chrome (their browser). The company says the project is an attempt to "re-think what operating systems should be."
The OS-in-progress is simply called Google Chrome OS, it is open source, and it will initially be aimed at netbooks. The announcement came on the same day that Google dropped the "beta" tag from Google Apps.
XP Remains an Option for Windows
If you’re Microsoft, it probably isn’t the most comforting thought to know the biggest headline about your new OS, Windows 7, isn’t about features or updates… it’s about supported downgrade options.
Of course if you are a Vista person who has already downgraded back to XP, today is a good day for you. Microsoft has announced that the new Windows 7 OS will have downgrade support to both Vista and XP.
Skype Launches 4.0 For Windows
Skype has launched version 4.0 for Windows that now includes full-screen video calling and improved call quality.
"Video calling has emerged as a very popular way for people to communicate online," said Mike Bartlett, director of product strategy for Skype.
Ballmer Talks Windows 7 Beta, Dell Deal At CES
Steve Ballmer didn’t drop many jaws with his keynote speech at CES yesterday; for better or for worse, he didn’t confirm or deny rumors about Zune phones, deals with Yahoo, or 15,000 layoffs. Still, Microsoft’s CEO got into some interesting stuff, touching on the subjects of Windows 7, search, and a top social network.