In the wake of Microsoft's decision to pull its Yahoo offer, executives are trying to make the case that Redmond's online business can go it alone.
Yahoo has quietly purchased e-mail software company Stata Labs, in what could be an investment in a coming PC search tool to rival Google and Microsoft.
Microsoft has outlined the changes it plans to make to the desktop search feature in Windows Vista to satisfy antitrust concerns.
Google on Monday in the US plans to introduce a full version of its desktop-search software, with a developer's kit and support for Firefox and Netscape Web browsers.
Yahoo has become the latest major Internet company to introduce consumer software for searching e-mail and other desktop files.
My rant earlier this year about the uselessness of Microsoft's ActiveSync synchronisation manager appeared to strike a chord with readers, and unfortunately that's a gong that Microsoft appears determined to keep banging.
If you're considering an upgrade to Entourage 2008, think again -- for some reason, Microsoft hasn't bothered to add some vital functions that are critical to making Apple Mac systems welcome on any Exchange network.
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ZDNet Australia has filmed 10 tips and tricks to try and help you get familiar with some of Windows Vista's new features.
Desktop search apps represent next frontier in jointly navigating the Web and operating system.
Google faces a difficult task if it tries to transplant its successful Web search business to the desktop.
help/how to The last thing you want is for competitors or hackers to intercept your organisation's e-mail traffic. Here's how you can secure e-mail and more using PGP.
If you've got so much e-mail you don't know how you'll cope, have we got the software for you!
Need to find a specific e-mail message or file on your hard drive? You're not alone. Fortunately, six new localised-search apps let you search your hard drive. Read on to find out more.
Unless you need library-accurate file searches, DtSearch has perhaps too much power for the average desktop.
If you are drowning in spam, help is available from software and e-mail services that block unwanted mail. Some work better than others. Here's a look at seven antispam apps and services.
Thunderbird 2 provides a compelling option for users looking for an open source e-mail client.
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