Microsoft Release an Emergency update for Windows XP to protect against WannaCry Malware MICROSOFT has just released an emergency software patch for the now “obsolete” Windows XP. The emergency patch should offer protection against the WannaCry malware that recently took down a large portion of the NHS. This is a highly unusually move for Microsoft… Continue reading Microsoft Release an Emergency update for Windows XP to protect against WannaCry.
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Articles on Microsoft hardware and software including Hints and Tips.
Critical Vulnerability in the Windows Defender
Critical Vulnerability in the Windows Defender A critical vulnerability in the Windows Defender’s Malware Protection Engine has been discovered. It give would be hackers the ability to take over your computer undetected. This has already been addressed by Microsoft and they have issued a security update outside of the regular patch cycle. If you have… Continue reading Critical Vulnerability in the Windows Defender
Free WBFS Manager
Free WBFS Manager This free program provides a easy to use interface for working and manipulating hard disks drives formatted with the WBFS file system. Features Listing of games with titles, sizes and codes. Drag-and-drop support for adding multiple files at once to the WBFS drive. Easy to use interface which also reports available, total… Continue reading Free WBFS Manager
Free XML Explorer and Validator
Free XML Explorer and Validator XML Explorer is a free and lightweight xml file viewer and validator, it is totally free and provided by Microsoft as open source meaning you can check out the underlying code and and integrate it in to your own projects. It validates against the XSD Schema. Find… Continue reading Free XML Explorer and Validator
Image Resizer Power Toy for Windows
Image Resizer Power Toy for Windows Image Resizer for windows is a free utility provided by Microsoft that allows to you easily resize one or more selected image files directly from within the windows explorer menu system just by right clicking. You can resize just one file or a large selection, its a great little… Continue reading Image Resizer Power Toy for Windows
Free Skype Call Audio Recorder
Free Skype Call Audio Recorder What to keep a record of your skype calls for reference or legal reasons? Microsoft very kindly has provided an open source program to do just that, it works either automatically or manually to save your calls to MP3. The software is free and open source meaning the source code… Continue reading Free Skype Call Audio Recorder
Free Python Debugger for Visual Studio
Free Python Debugger for Visual Studio Looking for a Free Python Debugger IDE for Microsoft Visual Studio? well you are in luck Python Enthusiasts at Microsoft have developed a Free IDE and released it on to the internet. The software is free and open source meaning the source code is also provided if you want… Continue reading Free Python Debugger for Visual Studio
Free Circuit Diagram Layout Software
Free Circuit Diagram Layout Software Circuit Diagram Maker is a free piece of software provided to help you create electronic diagrams. its suitable for students and experts alike. Features include; Export to PNG and SVG image formats. Supports the following components. Logic gate (AND, NAND, OR, NOR, XOR, NOT, Schmitt Trigger NOT) Resistor (including variable,… Continue reading Free Circuit Diagram Layout Software
Free Windows Keylogger Program
Free Windows Keylogger Program What to keep track of what you have or are typing on your windows machine? Well Microsoft very kindly provide a free open source utility to log your keystrokes on your PC. The program will provide the following information. Captures all keyboard input Caching and low level hooks uses minimal… Continue reading Free Windows Keylogger Program
How to create a wifi hotspot on windows 7
How to create a wifi hotspot on windows 7 Microsoft has very kindly has provided a free open source method for setting up a wifi hotspot in your computer or laptop. This will allow you to share any internet connection with any wifi device (Laptop, phone,netbook,printer etc). Connection is just as easy as connecting to… Continue reading How to create a wifi hotspot on windows 7