Windows Vista

Microsoft has released a preview of an update to its Windows desktop-search tool to clear out bugs and improve the performance of the current technology.

Reader Ann writes: My PC was infected with a virus just a month ago. I have deleted the virus and none are now showing up in scans. Then, about a week ago, a message popped up stating that there is new version of Internet Explorer, asking me whether I wanted to update. I clicked yes. Now, every time i switch on the PC there is a message telling me that “You may be a victim of software …

As the release of low-cost laptops based on Intel’s upcoming Atom processor draws near, Microsoft is getting boxed into a corner. The software company plans to stop selling most Windows XP licenses after June 30, yet most of these low-cost laptops won’t be powerful enough to run Vista when they arrive later this year.

Microsoft has released a preview of an update to its Windows desktop-search tool to clear out bugs and improve the performance of the current technology.

Adobe Systems has announced a prerelease alpha of its Adobe AIR software for the Linux operating system. Version 1.0 of AIR for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X was launched last year.

iPass offers an inexpensive 3G card, unlimited US 3G service, and unlimited Wi-Fi service for a pretty remarkable monthly rate for the frequent traveler.