Awesome Windows

Microsoft flaunts the gaming prowess of the Windows Phone 7 platform, unveiling launch titles and Xbox Live connectivity details. Check out the link for the press release and demos.

Mouse Jiggler is a simple program that fakes mouse input. Useful if you’re watching movies, installing software, or reading on your computer and you don’t want the screensaver to kick in.

Not only is it loaded with over 20 mini-games inspired by 1980s arcade classics, the normally $20 game is yours for exactly the price of one e-mail address if you grab it before Monday, 7/26.

This clever one-take video from hip hop artist Legrand and students at Temple University Tokyo features Windows XP, OS X Snow Leopard, Ableton Live, Twitter, Second-Life, Skype and more.

Whether you just got a new PC or you’re looking for free and useful programs, Lifehacker’s Windows Pack 2010 has got you covered, from productivity tools to media apps.

Find out what those blasted Windows error codes mean with free app ErrMsg. Enter an error code to get a simple explanation of what went wrong. Is knowing is half the battle, or is ignorance bliss?

Learn about the latest and greatest in Microsoft computing technology, with breakthroughs including a 256-color display, a mouse, and a “rich” graphical user interface.

Looking for a bad-ass gun controller for FPS games? XCM’s new XFPS Storm combines the best of joystick controls with a light gun. For Windows PCs now, Xbox 360 and PS3 versions soon.

After many delays, the highly-anticipated sequel to Mafia finally has a release date. Expect to see the cinematic M-rated killing spree hit PS3, Xbox 360 and Windows on August 24, 2010.

Slightly NSFW: Microsoft claims that it’s your idea, but this Windows 7 Parody reveals the perils of asking customers what they really want; worth watching all the way to the end.

Making the jump from XP or Vista to Windows 7 with a clean slate? Ninite graciously provides gain without pain with a one-click install of an ever-expanding suite of must-have apps.

Now available: Vista is no more than a bad, forgotten party with Windows 7, which promises faster performance, better compatibility, multi-touch support and a revamped taskbar.

We’ve played with numerous Windows themes, but BumpTop blows ’em all out of the water: it’s a 2.5D overlay of XP, Vista and Windows 7 — essentially, Windows with walls.