Since Microsoft Beta shutdown at the end of October last year after hosting Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Connect has been the focal point for all beta programs, being “connections”.

The top ones seem to be:

• Microsoft Expression Blend: for creating new user interfaces for web design or application design
• Microsoft Game Studios Beta Program: if you’re interested in testing games for Microsoft, this is a must.
• Windows Wipe: the new way to report issues and feedback from Windows Vista to the developers and managers.

I recommend Windows Wipe - it sounds a bit corny (it’s not the final name of the product) but it’s going to be somewhat-big