MSN launches mobile search beta

Posted Aug 12, 2005, 6:45 PM ET by Marc Orchant

MSN
Search Blog:

”The MSN Search and MSN Mobile teams have recently collaborated and are
excited to deliver the MSN Local Search Beta to your mobile device! Currently
available in the US, Mobile Search is available on Windows Mobile devices, as
well as new phones with WAP 2.0 browsers. To try out the service, launch your
phone’s web browser, and go to

http://mobile.msn.com/ and select “Beta Services” from the main menu.”

Excellent. And yes, it does work on the Treo 650! Bookmarked.

They’ve also announced a new
stock
search tool.

Hacking Firefox Extensions - free excerpt from new bo

Posted Aug 12, 2005, 9:48 AM ET by Marc Orchant

ExtremeTech
has posted a free excerpt from their new

Hacking Firefox: More Than 150 Hacks, Mods, and Customizations book. If you
use Firefox, you’ll undoubtedly find a few great tips in this free sample and
the book looks like a great addition to every browser tweaker’s bookshelf.
Here’s the table of contents:

• Introduction


• Understanding Older versus Newer Extensions


• Recovering from Disabled Older Extensions


• Removing Older Extensions


• Starting Over Without Losing All Your Settings


• Why Won’t Some Extensions Install?


• Installing Remotely Vs. Locally


• Using MR Tech’s Local Install Extension


• Where Did It Get Installed?


• Hacking Older Extensions


• Modifying Code within an Extension


• Basic Methods for Modifying Content


• Hacking the Extension Manager


• Hacking with the Slim Extension List Extension


• Hacking with the EMbuttons Extension


• Recommended Extensions by Category

MSN Filters - Technology

Thursday, August 11, 2005

Microsoft AntiSpyware will be free

Sometimes it pays not to be the first kid on your block to post a link to a
rumor. Earlier today I saw a number of posts quoting a
NeoWin
“exclusive” that intimated that Microsoft was changing its announced policy
regarding Microsoft AntiSpyware and that it would only be available as part of a
subscription-based product like OneCare (currently in beta). Not true, says
Steve Dodson:
“As we have been saying since day one, Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware will be
available at no charge to licensed users of Windows. Users who validate their
Windows install through WGA will be allowed to download the AntiSpyware beta, as
well as the full standalone version of AntiSpyware when it releases to the web.
For users who want more services including AntiVirus, computer backup, and
AntiSpyware we will be offering Windows OneCare live. Windows OneCare Live is
currently in beta, but when it releases to the web it will be available to users
with a cost.”
I’m a lot more inclined to take Steve’s word for it.

Cool MSN Toolbar add-in: weather

Posted Aug 11, 2005, 9:37 AM ET by Marc Orchant

MSN Weather Add-in for MSN Search Toolbar keeps the local three-day weather
forecast at your fingertips:

• Easy to use: Your three-day forecast and current conditions for your
  favorite city.


• Search: Find and change location directly from the Weather Add-in.


• Consistency: Your favorite location is shared between MSN® Weather and