Pre-Order Windows 7 Now = 50% Discount
Monday June 29, 2009
The Windows 7 "Pre-Sale" or "Pre-Order" is on now until July 11th. The prices for these products are heavily discounted and a tremendous value. I encourage anyone who wants Windows ... Read More
If You Find Vista Difficult, You're Working Too Hard
Thursday June 25, 2009
Are you new to Windows Vista? Or have you had a tough time getting around in this operating system? Perhaps your last PC had Windows XP or 98 on it; ... Read More
Vista Printing Saga, Part 2
Wednesday June 24, 2009
The last time I wrote about Vista printing problems I related three cases of inferior customer service and the realization that we are alone when it comes to fixing our ... Read More
Microsoft Caves to Opinion: Extends XP Availability to 2011
Monday June 22, 2009
"Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate customers will have the option to downgrade to Windows XP Professional from PCs that ship within 18 months following the general availability of Windows 7 ... Read More
Make Microsoft Accountable For Vista SP2 Problems
Monday June 15, 2009
If you have any problems with a service pack, Microsoft has said that it will provide free support. Why not use this service and make them accountable?
Readers have told ... Read More
The Windows 7 Bargain Basement
Thursday June 11, 2009
For those who buy a computer with Windows Vista after June 26th, Windows 7 will be a free upgrade. That also applies to people buying Vista (Business, Home Premium and ... Read More
Installing the Vista SP2 Upgrade on Your Computer
Wednesday June 10, 2009
This week I focus on installing the new Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) upgrade. The upgrade itself is fairly easy, but requires a bit of preparation (and better safe ... Read More
Vista Printing Saga, Part 1
Monday June 8, 2009
The other week I bought a new Toshiba laptop from BestBuy, complete with bells and whistles (most of which I will not use) and Vista Home Premium operating system. This ... Read More
Netflix and Windows Media Center - Exposed
Wednesday June 3, 2009
This past week I had time to explore first hand the Netflix and Windows Media Center product alliance. I can sum it up in one word: Impressive. The output of ... Read More
Windows 7 Launch Date Confirmed - October 22nd
Tuesday June 2, 2009
Today, the Wall Street Journal reported that Microsoft will launch Windows 7 on October 22nd. It’s nice to have my thoughts confirmed by a reputable source. In a previous blog, ... Read More
Vista SP2 - My Installation Experience
Monday June 1, 2009
In stealthy fashion, Microsoft dropped Vista SP2 onto the street of unsuspecting SP1 users. Luckily, it doesn't weigh much, didn't hit anyone directly, is a good release and will probably ... Read More