Windows 101: Change the Desktop Background
Wednesday July 29, 2009
The desktop background is one of my favorite things to change - daily. I do this because it gives me something completely different or familiar to look at each day ... Read More
Should You Buy a PC Now? Part 2
Tuesday July 28, 2009
If you are in the market for a PC at this moment, the question is: Should I buy a Vista-based computer now or wait until Windows 7 is available on ... Read More
EU Gets Win7 with Choice - What About Us?
Monday July 27, 2009
So here's the thing (so to speak): Why does Microsoft have to get the shillings sued out of it to do a good thing? Last week, the European Union announced ... Read More
Should You Buy a PC Now? Part 1
Thursday July 23, 2009
The latest ads from Microsoft tout "Buy now. Get a Windows 7 Upgrade." That's easy for them to say. Question is, how painful will the upgrade be? And what person ... Read More
Windows 7 - Multi-Player Games
Tuesday July 21, 2009
There are many things to like about Windows 7. One of the new features is the return of Internet Games. These were part of Windows XP, but removed for Vista.
For ... Read More
The Funniest Thing MS Has Done in Years
Thursday July 16, 2009
Microsoft will open retail stores that are not only similar to Apple’s, they will be located near or next to them. Microsoft should concentrate on what it does best and ... Read More
MS to Google: We Do Free Online Apps Too
Monday July 13, 2009
It’s a bit like tennis: Google serves the ball, Microsoft returns; Microsoft serves, Google returns. The latest serve is Microsoft’s entry into the free online application zone. Office 2010 Web ... Read More
Google to MS - We Can Do An OS Too
Friday July 10, 2009
As I mused in a previous blog a few months ago, Google has a great browser. What's next an operating system? Yesterday, we learned the answer: Heck, yes. So what's ... Read More
3 More Days to Buy Windows 7 Cheap
Thursday July 9, 2009
Today, July 9th means that you have 3 more whole days to buy Windows 7 during the "Pre-Order" promotion (Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade for $49 or a Windows 7 ... Read More
Windows 7 Features - Aero Peek
Wednesday July 8, 2009
Aero Peek is a new feature with Windows 7 that allows a user to quickly view the desktop by clicking on the taskbar. This is one of my favorite features ... Read More
Windows 7 Features - Action Center
Tuesday July 7, 2009
Action Center is a new feature included with Windows 7. It enables users to have more control of the message alerts that generate from security and maintenance. To read more ... Read More
6 More Days to Buy Windows 7 Cheap
Monday July 6, 2009
Today, July 6th means that you have 6 more whole days to buy Windows 7 during the "Pre-Order" promotion (Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade for $49 or a Windows 7 ... Read More
Old Programs Don't Run Well - Not
Wednesday July 1, 2009
Do you have an older Windows program (perhaps from Windows 98 or XP) that does not work properly in Windows Vista? No problem. Try using a Windows utility called Compatibility ... Read More