M3 Sweatt's blog
Thoughts on time, technology, products and services at Microsoft
What I've read this week (through 011508)
Off to a quick lunch, but first a posting of some of the articles in my reading pile, courtesy of...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/16/2008
Forget Y2K, DST and Time Zones: this weekend, it's the Y2.038K bug
This weekend will mark another interesting milestone in Time and Date, oone that actually doesn't...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/15/2008
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC Refresh is publicly available. Should you install it? Depends.
(Note: info on the release version of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is available here. This article...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/12/2008
The transition to digital TV will be promoted (and televised) in the States
Turns out I'm not the only one concerned about the digital TV transition in the States. Ina notes...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/12/2008
News: Jeff Raikes announces his retirement
In case you've been off mail for the last half hour, Reuters just reported that Jeff Raikes, the...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/10/2008
Of interest: Bill Gates interviewed on Gizmodo
Quick post between meetings. Here's a link to the gizmodo interview with Bill Gates... In our third...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/10/2008
Intel's Paul Otellini keynote at CES, videos and all
CNET's CES 2008 coverage in Las Vegas has an article covering today's keynote. In it, Intel CEO Paul...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/08/2008
Back to the Future: a look at Bill Gates' last day at the office
A quick note: Thanks to Toby for sending over a link to this video clip from BillG’s keynote last...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/07/2008
Gates shows off 15 new 'fashion computers' as CES
Bill Gates shows off 15 new 'fashion computers' with everything to custom cases and colours to one...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/07/2008
The customer experience is one reason for Amazon.com's success
As much as I prefer to shop at the lowest price, reputable e-tailer for many things, Amazon is one...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/06/2008
CES 2008: Getting around Las Vegas on the Media Center Express
For those of you going to CES, Nick reports on the Windows Vista blog today that there will be one...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/04/2008
Bill Gates CES 2008 Keynote will be available live, online
The eloquent Long Zheng notes that the Bill Gates CES Keynote this Sunday will be webcast live...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/04/2008
Of interest: Travel with your spare lithium batteries in your carry-on bags
Happy 2008. If you are traveling today (as are many other people), keep in mind to carry your loose...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/02/2008
Windows Vista and Windows Live videos... on YouTube
This is too much... Duncan Riley on TechCrunch reports that Microsoft marketing is using YouTube To...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/31/2007
$2 per month and other reasons why I'm leaving Blockbuster for Netflix
Thinking about a great last-minute gift that doesn't require going to the mall or waiting for the...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/22/2007
Happy holidays
Happy holidays to readers and those of you who stumbled upon my blog. In this holiday season, I...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/21/2007
An unexpected letter from Santa Claus at the North Pole just arrived
Yes, children, there is a Santa Claus. A couple of weeks ago, our youngest son wrote a brief letter...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/15/2007
Your questions: "How should I back up my new Windows Vista computer?"
Lynn asks... "We just got a new PC at home, and we moved all of our old files to it. How should I...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/13/2007
Microsoft joins the AIA on Accessibility Efforts
Interesting article in eweek this week by Darryl Taft on how Microsoft has joined up with other...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/11/2007
Article: Holiday customer service from the service workers point of view
This weekend finds an article by Nicole Tsong in the Seattle Times, Help them help you: Service...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/09/2007
Your questions: Is there an update for Windows Mobile devices for the new time zone in Venezuela?
This from Peter today... and two others this week (thanks): "Is there a patch for the new time zone...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/06/2007
CNET on sleep disorders and standby issues in Windows
A head's up from Lifehacker, Dennis O'Reilly from CNET Blogs discussed Fixes for Windows standby and...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/05/2007
"Mommy, Why is there a Server in my House?"
On www.stayathomeserver.com you can find a new series of videos that describe the new Windows Home...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/05/2007
Cybercrime: Mercury News on Ghosts in the Browser: Protecting yourself online
It's a busy time if year for shopping, traveling, spoofing and hacking. Do you know where your...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/04/2007
Coming December 11: The Windows Cumulative DST & TZ Update for 2008
Coming December 11th to an Internet connection near you: the 2008 Cumulative Daylight Saving Time...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/04/2007
Snowing in Seattle
New Seattle snow + no sitter = no evening out. ;( We had to cancel our busy evening plans due to...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/02/2007
Bringo, GetHuman offer ways to avoid phone tree hell
"Thank you for reading our blog today. Your visit is VERY important to us. Please select from the...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/01/2007
Venezuela's time zone shifts at 3:00AM on December 9, news reports say
Update on Venezuela: as noted previously in my post News: Venezuela to change to a new time zone on...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/29/2007
HP MediaSmart EX475 Windows Home Server review
Per my poster yesterday on the new Windows Home Server, there is a good, initial review of the HP...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/29/2007
Your questions: What's the difference between a Windows PC and the new Windows Home Server?
I received this question (thanks, Mark) about the new HP MediaSmart Home Server... "What's the...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/28/2007
Slate: how to get a refund on Amazon and other helpful customer service info
Back from a long weekend of Thanksgiving merry making and Black Friday weekend shopping... Leave it...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/27/2007
News: Venezuela to change to a new time zone on December 9
We have reports (thanks, Jose!) that Venezuela will move to a newly created time zone, shifting by...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/27/2007
Your questions: "How do I archive mail in Microsoft Outlook?"
Lisa and Jeannie asked... "How do we archive our mail in Outlook?" Look no further than Microsoft...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/21/2007
Turning down the spam comments on my blog
Just a quick note that I am reducing the timeframe for comments as I'm getting way too much spam...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/21/2007
My next PC may be an all-in-one from Dell, not Apple
As I’ve noted previously, some of the new crop of Windows Vista PCs all-in-one PC (AIOs), are...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/19/2007