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Microsoft Communities
Microsoft
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/default.mspx

Microsoft Windows XP Communities
Microsoft
Windows XP ExpertZone

Windows Live Toolbar
Microsoft
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Wireless Networking - Hardware
Why wireless?   If your home has a full basement with easy access, or even a crawl space, then you could run CAT5 (Category 5) Ethernet cable under your house, but the cable costs money and this requires drilling holes in your walls and floors.  True, with a wired network, you can achieve […]

Share, Store, Protect
Windows Home Server is currently at the Beta 2 stage.  The beta for Windows Home Server has been opened to the public.  You may have a better chance of getting in now, than previously. How can you apply to be a beta tester?  Go to http://connect.microsoft.com/windowshomeserver and fill out the Survey.
NOTE:  At this […]

The Windows Powered Smart Display is an extension of your Windows XP Professional desktop.  It uses Windows XP’s Remote Desktop Connection, via a wireless LAN link, to access your Windows XP desktop from anywhere within your wireless LAN’s range.
Okay, you’re thinking, “This would be cool, but what’s it really good for?”.  You’re sitting in your […]

By Jose Gallardo
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
What is a service?
Not an easy question to answer it in plain words but I will try it.
Even for some experienced users, it could be an unknown subject or, at least, less known. According to Microsoft, a service is “an application that typically starts when the computer is […]