Microsoft Launches So.cl

So.cl is now open to public. The experimental research project developed by Microsoft’s FUSE Labs was designed to help students study by “exploring the possibilities of social search for the purpose of learning.” Pronounced Social, the site shows friends' searches and interests. Videos can be watched with friends and profiles can be edited. Socl currently has no way to upload photos, but Microsoft says that's coming.

How to Remove Thumb.db File in Windows XP

Thumb.db file is created by Windows for folders that contain pictures. It caches a thumbnail version of the pictures within the folder in order to view the thumbnail images faster each time the folder is opened. To remove thumb.db from being created, follow these steps:

1. Open the image folder
2. Select View then Folder Options from the menu
3. Click the View tab
4. Check the Do not cache thumbnails option
5. Click Apply to All Folders and close the window.