By Andy Boyd

Recently we let you know about an update to the Windows Secrets privacy policy. Soon after, we heard from a few of you, requesting more information about what the update means. So here are the what, why, and how.

Earlier this year, many of you completed a survey about the topics you were most interested in. Based on your feedback, we introduced special issues focused on security and small-business computing. We also covered emerging topics such as tablet computers and mobile devices.

The survey also showed a strong subscriber interest in software deals and discounts. Everyone loves a great deal — especially now — and we’d like to bring them to you!

Our sales and marketing team is developing a system similar to Groupon or LivingSocial. Our goal is to provide subscribers with regular discounts — of up to 50 percent off — on software and technology products you can use for your everyday computing. Our program will include software for security, PDF notation and conversion, file compression, system maintenance, backup, and more.

You’ll start seeing these product deals in mid-September. Soon, you’ll receive an e-mail explaining how to set your preference — subscribed or unsubscribed — to these exclusive deals.



