I’ve heard that Windows Vista Ultimate has two different firewalls included; I want to be able to scan both incoming and outgoing data. How do I do that? Does it matter which firewall I use?

It’s true; Windows Vista Ultimate does contain two separate, but very different, types of firewalls: (more…)

I’ve made the move to Microsoft Windows Vista and am digging the new interface, but I am a bit frustrated that anyone else who uses my computer can see the latest applications and files I’ve worked with right on the Start menu. Is there some easy solution?

The solution is quite easy and is two clicks away in Microsoft Vista, actually. In fact, it’s exactly the same as the solution to this question for Microsoft Windows XP too, now that I think about it. Here’s what you do… (more…)

Jordan McCollum, Harrison Hoffman and Mary Jo Foley are talking about Microsoft’s earnings report, especially the new numbers for the Online Services Business (OSB).

The OSB grew significantly in size, but had a larger operating loss than a year earlier. For fiscal 2007 (July 2006-June 2007), revenues were $2,474 million, up $175 million from fiscal 2006. The operating loss, however, rose from $74 million in fiscal 2006 to a much higher $732 million in fiscal 2007, thanks to $3,206 million in expenses. (more…)