July 28, 2009
In the previous article, we looked at some basic tips and tricks to unleash the power of the new Windows 7 user interface. In Part 2, we’re going to cover additional tips to improve usability, enhance the performance, and help secure Windows 7. Some tweaks available on the web (like opening Explorer at My Computer [...]
July 23, 2009
You have upgraded to Windows 7, love the new taskbar, and enjoy the power of using the cool Libraries feature. But now you want more. You want the cool tips and tricks that make Windows 7 fun! So here are the best ones to help you get the most out of your new OS. In [...]
June 24, 2009
I’ve been a PC my whole life, but have always harbored a secret Mac envy. I love how Macs are simple to use, that the hardware and software interface so well together, and that everything on Mac OS appears to be tailored to improving the user experience. There are a ton of advantages to Windows, [...]
June 21, 2009
I mentioned in an earlier post that there was a new feature in Windows 7 called libraries, but I was mean enough not to provide any details. Here’s my attempt to make up for it. First off, this isn’t difficult or complicated, and it is very cool. Windows XP and Vista used something called Known [...]
June 3, 2009
So, if you’ve read my previous post on Windows 7, you should have it up and running, ready to see what’s different. First off, hear this. Most things are the same. Whether you were using XP or Vista, you’ll generally find things in the same places, and find that they work in a similar way”¦ [...]
May 26, 2009
You can install Windows 7 on a virtual machine like what Guy did (Parts 1 & 2) and that’s a very valid and safe option. However, the odds are that eventually, you’ll need to install it on an actual computer if you want to use it on a daily basis. I did. Take advantage of [...]
May 13, 2009
Windows 7 RC has been available for download for some time now. People and technologists have been liking it alike. But why should you take our word for it? Why not try it on your own, specially if its available as a free download for the time being? Inviting prospects indeed, just make sure that [...]
May 12, 2009
Since my last article you’ve been sitting there with your freshly installed virtual machine, just waiting with baited breath to install Windows 7 Release Candidate. Wait no more, my friend, wait no more. Now we’ll install Win7RC on your virtual machine. Step 1 – Download the Windows 7 Release Candidate ISO Head on over to [...]
May 9, 2009
![Test Windows 7 RC on a Virtual Machine [Part 1]](http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/0269.jpg?323f2c "Test Windows 7 RC on a Virtual Machine [Part 1]")
In the past, beta’s and release candidates would normally be released to IT professionals who had an extra computer kicking around to test things like this on. Yet, what if you just have the one computer at home and really want to test Win7RC, what do you do? Here’s the answer and it’s not as scary as you might think. Install a virtual machine (VM).
May 2, 2009
Windows 7 has been out there in the wild for some time now. Its been there and its better than Vista. However the geeks that we are, we always want more and can’t just get enough of tweaking! Making tweaking Windows 7 easier is “XdN Tweaker”. XdN Tweaker has been around for some time and [...]
