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@WinObs Tweeted Links on 26 April 2010

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Split/Second Exclusive Timed Demo Now On Xbox Live

A new game that promises to get racing like like a demolition racer just dropped on Xbox Live as a timed exclusive.  PS3 gamers don’t get the joy of playing this demo until May 11.

This is not one of those games where you have to play nice and not hit stuff, . . .

Read More: Split/Second Exclusive Timed Demo Now On Xbox Live

Windows Home Server Vail Public Preview Available Now

I have always been a huge fan of Windows Home Server (WHS) and have used it here at my house for two years to back up all my PC’s and store our files in one central location. Well now it is time to step to the next major version of WHS . . .

Read More: Windows Home Server Vail Public Preview Available Now

Get a Chance to Read a Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD)

So it happens. Every once in a while you’re going to get a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows 7. Now it typically occurs due to bad drivers causing conflicts but it could also be caused by Windows 7 itself. No operating system is perfect – each and every one . . .

Read More: Get a Chance to Read a Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD)

Using Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder and Troubleshooting Wizards

This six minute webcast introduces you to two key tools in Windows 7 that help you either report or discover problems you may be having on your system.

TechNet Video: Using Support Tools (Level 300)

In this demonstration, you are going to see how to use the Problem Steps Recorder and . . .

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Did McAfee Fail on More Than Just the Bad Virus Definition Files Last Week?

On Friday I wrote about the issues McAfee had with a virus definition file that caused significant PC problems when it took a critical Windows OS file as a threat. What resulted was hundreds if not thousands of system being disabled. This in turn disrupted businesses and individuals that continues on today . . .

Read More: Did McAfee Fail on More Than Just the Bad Virus Definition Files Last Week?