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Buying New Computers Before Windows 7 Ships

by Mike McEvoy on July 1, 2009

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Windows 7 will begin shipping in late October 2009. Prior to the arrival of Windows 7 on new computers some people will make computer buying decisions and may face a choice between Windows Vista and Windows XP on their new computer. Anyone buying new computers before Windows 7 ships should consider the potential for upgrading [...]

Tagged as: Desktop_Computers, Laptop_Computers, Technology, Vista, Windows 7

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Using Windows Vista AutoPlay Settings Panel

by MikeM on May 12, 2009

Windows Vista has had its share of knocks and criticisms since its release. In spite of these problems there are actually a number of improvements over Windows XP to be found in Vista. One such area is the Windows AutoPlay mechanism for handling removable storage devices such as CDs, DVDs, external hard drives and flash [...]

Tagged as: How To, Vista

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Microsoft “Laptop Hunters”

by MikeM on April 28, 2009

Microsoft has recently cranked up its marketing machine and taken aim at Apple. After several months of observing the various “I’m a Mac” commercials Microsoft has gone on the offensive with a series of Microsoft “Laptop Hunter” commercials. In the Laptop Hunters ads Microsoft focuses on “real world” shoppers looking for computing value or [...]

Tagged as: Apple, Laptop_Computers, Vista

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Windows 7 – Initial Installations and Impressions

by MikeM on February 10, 2009

The public beta release of Windows 7, Microsoft’s follow up to Windows Vista, has been out for a few weeks now and I recently began testing a couple of initial installations. Microsoft has released both 32-bit and 64-bit versions for testing and evaluation with a targeted release date for the final version slated for “later [...]

Tagged as: News, Upgrade, Vista, Windows 7

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5 Steps for Speeding Up Windows Vista

by MikeM on February 9, 2009

There has been much discussion about the performance of Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system since its release two years ago. While the perception of a computer’s “speed” or performance can be quite subjective, the consensus has been that Windows Vista performs slower than Windows XP. The good news is that there are steps for speeding [...]

Tagged as: How To, Maintenance, Vista, Windows Updates

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8 Easy, Often Forgotten, Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

by MikeM on February 3, 2009

In a world geared towards dragging-and-dropping and using a mouse to control most computer functions, it is easy to forget some basic Windows keyboard shortcuts. These small combinations of keystrokes when used at the right time can significantly simplify several tasks. Here we look at 8 easy, often forgotten Windows Keyboard shortcuts to boost your [...]

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