As you see in the screenshots above, I tried the bookmarklet on my site to translate it from English to French, and it did the job pretty well. It also gives you more options to change the language directly on the page.

Features

• Easy translator bookmarklet by Microsoft Labs.
• Works on any browser.
• Select the language and install the bookmarklet; you may switch to a different language later.
• Similar tools: Translate This, Kindlefish, KindleScreensavers, LendInk, ReKindleIT and KindleFeeder.

Check out Microsoft Translator Bookmarklet @ labs.microsofttranslator.com/bookmarklet (By Abhijeet from Guiding Tech)

Bing Deals is a free to use website by Microsoft. Using the Bing search engine, Bing Deals aggregates the best deals available online. Currently the site aggregates more than 200,000 deals from around the US. Site visitors need not register for any accounts – they can simply start browsing the deals and search for specific ones by browsing the product categories. You can also filter the items you view according to budget and brand name.

With each item you view on the site you get a thorough description and links to relevant items. You are provided with the original purchasing link for the product so you can easily buy whatever interests you.

Features:

• A user-friendly web service.
• Aggregates discount deals and offers from around the web.
• Lets you browse deals categorically and budget-wise.
• Takes you to official page of products to purchase them.
• Similar tools: DealsGoRound, DealSyrup, CityPockets and Google Offers.
• Also read related article: 4 “One Deal A Day” Sites That Don’t Suck.

Check out Bing Deals @ www.bing.com/deals (via WinRumors) (by MOin from Urban Savior)

Enter Microsoft FixIt, an easy-to-use program that aims to be an automated IT guy.Using the program is easy: just download and install it. Your system will be scanned, and FixIt will provide you with a list of problems common on computers like yours. If any of the problems shown are ones you’re having, all you need to solve your issue is to click.

Of course, professional IT guys need not worry about being replaced by this tool anytime soon: it doesn’t address any and all problems. But it does address quite a few, so if you’ve got a problem you just can’t seem to solve FixIt is worth checking out. You’ll be amazed how quickly this tool can deal with the problems it knows how to. Microsoft says new solutions will be added to the program regularly, so if it doesn’t solve your issue now it just might later.

Features

• Easily solve problems with Microsoft Windows.
• List of potential issues catered to your hardware and software.
• Easy-to-use tech support direct from Microsoft.

Check out Microsoft FixIt @ microsoft.com

This Microsoft service runs in a virtual environment and you only need a browser with an Active-X plugin to run the Windows 7 demo online. The website also has step-by-step walkthroughs that highlight the new operating system’s features such as the taskbar, libraries, version control and checking, troubleshooting, Windows ribbon, and Internet Explorer 8.

Windows 7 Test Drive was primarily created for developers and IT personnel to highlight the advantages of Windows 7 for deployment in businesses. Even so, individual users thinking of making a switch can learn a lot from this website.

Features:

• Test Windows 7 from your browser.
• Walkthroughs and training videos available include taskbar, libraries, Windows ribbon and more.
• Learn more about increasing productivity, enhancing security, and cutting costs with Windows 7.
• Also ideal for individual users.
• Needs Windows Live ID to use Test Drive.

Check out Windows 7 Test Drive @ www.microsoft.com/click/WindowsTestDrive/Dev/

Initially it is meant for Windows 7 users and later on it will be expanded to Microsoft’s other business units. It’s certainly a nice initiative by Microsoft to let its customers have another medium, which might become the fastest way to get their Windows 7 issues resolved.

Features:

• Real time support by Microsoft on twitter.
• Initially it will support only Windows 7.
• Get your answers within 24 hours.
• Uses CoTweet as the delivery platform.

Check out @MicrosoftHelps @ twitter.com/MicrosoftHelps (by Abhijeet from Jeet Blog)

You could also discover how well the celebrities relate to each other and track their popularity over the past 6 months using the xRank history chart.

Bing xRank also has two categories named xRank today and xTreme movers which focus on the rising search trends, terms and the latest news.

Features:

• Track celebrities and their popolarity on Bing.
• Search for celebrities and check their popularity, bio, images and videos.
• See how the celebrities compare when it comes to search trends on Bing.
• Explore rising web trends using xRank today.
• Similar app: NextBigSound.

Check out Bing xRank @www.bing.com/xrank (by Abhijeet from Jeet Blog)

Features

• Free web based home energy cost calculator.
• Sign up with Windows Live ID and postal code ( US only ).
• Answer questions and get detailed energy report.
• Get tips to reduce your energy costs in your home.

Check out Microsoft Hohm @ www.microsoft-hohm.com (by Abhijeet from Jeet Blog)

Using Microsoft Vista Answers you can search for answers, browse answers by category such as security, privacy, wireless, internet, networking, gaming… etc.  If you can’t find an answer you can submit a question and get it resolved by other users or support team.

Once you have asked the question there are three ways to know when your question has been answered.

- Come back to Microsoft Vista Answers siteand check My Alerts section.
- An email will automatically be sent to your hotmail email account.
- Subscribe to an RSS feed for your question and stay notified on your feed reader.

Additionally if you find the answers submitted by other users helpful you can subscribe to their feeds and follow them in your feed reader.

Features:

• Windows vista help site from Microsoft.
• Ask questions to other users and  Microsoft support team.
• Search for Vista-related problems and get answers.
• Browse answers by category such as security, wireless, internet, networking, gaming etc.
• Get email alerts when you questions answered.
• Subscribe to your questions and stay updated on your feed reader.

Check out Microsoft Vista Answers @ www.answers.microsoft.com

When it comes to web page translation you get a bit more. Webpage translations will be presented in a Bilingual View (see image below), with original copy on the left and translated version on the right. From Bilingual view you can continue browsing through links in the original copy and simultaneuosly view corresponding translations on the second half of the screen. Basically, whatever is done on the left part gets instantly replicated and translated on the other half of the browser window.

Feature List

• Perform usual text and webpage translations.
• Supports 14 major languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Chineese, etc.
• Text translations are limited to 500 words.
• Some languages offer an option to produce translation that is optimized for computer-related text.
• Browse the original web page text and translation in parallel, supported by synchronized highlights, scrolling, and navigation.
• Switch between 4 different Bilingual View layouts.

Check out Translator Live @ [ translator.live.com ]

Feature Overview

• Manage and Share your health records online.
• Keep all your paper-based health records into your account.
• Share your data with others (ex. your doctor) and see who has accessed the data and what has been changed.
• Have your health records and scans (X-Rays, MRIs, CAT Scans) faxed directly into your HealthVault account.
• HealthVault Search: Search for healthcare articles and health information on the Web.
• Your health information won’t be used for commercial purposes (unless you explicitly allow for it).
• Deep integration with major halthcare websites: www.uswellness.com, www.purewellness.com, www.peaksware.com, www.healthycircles.com,www.capmed.com, www.americanheart.org, www.kryptiq.com

Check out HealthVault @ www.healthvault.com