Windows Weekly with Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Leo Laporte

Mar 13th 2009

Windows Weekly 98

We Get Letters

More changes to Windows 7, browser performance, Microsoft Marketplace, Google Voice, and more.

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Category: News

More changes to Windows 7, browser performance, Microsoft Marketplace, Google Voice, and more.

  • Microsoft makes changes to Windows 7 inBuild 7057.
  • Rethinking Microsoft Live Search.
  • Microsoft reacts to competitors browser speed claims.
  • Google turns GrandCentral into Google Voice.
  • Paul's "Next Everything Must Go" event begins March 28, 2009.

Tip of the week: Turn off Windows shadows for a cleaner look in Windows 7. Go to Advance Settings -> Performance.

Software pick of the week: MSN Wallpapers is a free application that comes with high quality wallpapers that you may customize and rotate.

Audible pick of the week: Heart Shaped Box, By Joe Hill, Unabridged, Narrated by Stephen Lang. For a free credit toward the audiobook of your choice, visit Audible.com/windows.

Check out Paul's blog at the SuperSite for Windows for more information.

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