Home � Microsoft's Spy Guide: What You Need to Know

Microsoft's Spy Guide: What You Need to Know

PCWorld View this newsletter online | Newsletter Services | More Newsletters »
March 1, 2010
Windows News & Tips
Microsoft's Spy Guide: What You Need to Know
The Cryptome whistleblower site was pulled offline for posting a handbook detailing what kind of data Microsoft keeps on its users. It's now back online, but what about that document it disclosed, the "Microsoft Online Services Global Criminal Compliance Handbook"? This week I've got a link to the manual, plus an overview of what's in it. - Brennon Slattery, PCWorld
Windows News & How-Tos
Microsoft Relents; Cryptome Returns Microsoft withdraws its complaint and cranks up the PR machine about its privacy policies.
How to Manage Multiple Users with Windows7 Robert Strohmeyer takes a look at some of Window's 7's tools for managing multiple users on a single PC.
Update Your Video Drivers After Installing Windows 7 The new OS may saddle you with generic drivers, especially after a clean install. Here's how to get your graphics up to date.
More Windows News
Microsoft's Spy Guide: What You Need to Know
21 Free Utilities to Customize and Upgrade Windows
Small Businesses Flock to Windows 7
Steam Coming to OS X?
Windows 7 Early Adoption Easily Beats Vista's
Browse Windows Tips & Apps
Visit Windows Central
Get the latest Windows news, tips, and reviews.
PCWorld Downloads
Visit our software library for the hottest free downloads and demos.
Print Without a PC See the world's first Web-connected home printer with web apps. Learn more and watch the demo.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Get great deals on Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007. Buy Today.
Advertisement
Worry About One Less Thing Intel(R) IT Director is designed for small businesses to improve data security and network health. Monitor PCs via the intuitive dashboard, ensure anti-malware is running, and more& FREE download at »
Product Reviews
ViewSonic VOT530 PC Mini
84
Pros Very strong performance for its size ; 802.11n Wi-Fi Cons Keyboard and mouse not included ; Competing systems deliver more for less
Read Complete Review » Top 5 Compact Desktop PCs »
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
84
Pros Excellent zoom lens and image quality; HD video and fun in-camera features Cons HDMI/AV port door is a bit flimsy; Bulky, with no AA battery compatibility
Read Complete Review » Top-Rated Pocket Megazooms » Top-Rated Advanced Point-and-Shoots »
Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive 500GB
87
Pros Good backup software; Has USB and FireWire ports; Very fast Cons
Read Complete Review » Top 10 Portable Hard Drives »
Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com
Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics.
Stylus NX515 All-In-One Printer
Price: $49.00
User Reviews
HL-2140 Laser Printer
Price: $77.85
20 User Reviews
Browse more Best Prices on Printers, Best Prices on Laptops, Best Prices on TVs, Best Prices on Cameras, Best Prices on LCD Monitors
Top News on PCWorld.com
PlayStation Network 'Corrupted', Prevents Offline Play Worldwide An apparently hardware-related time and date glitch leaves millions of PS3 owners unable to play games, on or offline. Apple: Underage Workers May Have Built Your iPhone Underage teens were working for Apple-contracted facilities in 2009, a new report reveals. Some of the factories also underpaid and overworked employees.
Top Reviews on PCWorld.com
Coupons 2.0: Ten Social Buying Sites That Add Up to Savings With social buying sites such as Groupon, you round up friends to cash in on steep discounts on everything from restaurants to spas. Here's the lowdown on 10 sites that will hook you up with a variety of deals.
Downloads: Editor's Collection
Most Popular Firefox Add-OnsFirefox aficionados love the browser's customizability. Mozilla.org offers add-ons for everything from search help to under-the-hood scripting. Everybody needs better privacy and security, of course. And once your Firefox is just the way you want it, you may need to manage tabs and even back up all these useful extras. All in all, these ten popular Firefox add-ons may add up to exactly what you want from a browser.
McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox   64545 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Antivirus & Security
This Firefox browser plug-in alerts you to risky Web search results.
Google Toolbar   168814 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Ad Blockers
Take the power of Google with you anywhere on the Web.
Greasemonkey   9303 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Browsers & Clients
Fine-tune Firefox with this extension, which lets you add in more scripts for tinkering and tweaking.
See (3) more Most Popular Firefox Add-Ons »
Browse DownloadsAntivirus & SecurityDesign & MultimediaUtilitiesGames Chat, Email, & the Web
Sponsored Downloads
Palm Edition Deset Pocket Video MakerSave $5.00! Palm Edition converts movies from DVD or hard disc into movies that can be watched on Palm PDAs. Take your Palm with you on the train, on the plane or on the bus, and watch your favorite movies on the go. With Pocket Video Maker - Palm Edition long waiting periods turn into short movie pleasures!
SWF ToolboxAllows converting Adobe Flash Files (SWF) and Flash Video (FLV) into all popular graphic formats, such as Projector EXE, AVI, animated GIF and frame-by-frame JPEG/GIF/BMP. Image series targeting almost any potential customer. Advanced Projector is bundled with the necessary library which enables users to view SWF/FLV movies even without installing Flash Player OCX into their systems. Advanced Projector can create with SWF Toolbox and offers more features to control movies; among them: defining window size and style, enabling or disabling mouse/keyboard activity, setting expiration date and many more.
Newsletter Subscription Resources

To sign up for more newsletters, change your address, change your format (HTML or text-only), remove newsletters or unsubscribe, please go to: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/services

PCWorld Privacy Policy: http://www.pcworld.com/resource/privacy.html

If you have questions or comments about PCWorld e-mail newsletters, please contact: webmaster@pcworld.com

© 2010 PCWorld Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of PCWorld Communications, Inc. is prohibited. PCWorld is a registered trademark of International Data Group, Inc. All other trademarks used on PCWorld are the property of their respective owners. PCWorld Communications, Inc., 501 2nd St., San Francisco, CA 94107.

Tags:

0 comments to "Microsoft's Spy Guide: What You Need to Know"

Post a Comment