February 28, 2011
It may surprise some of you to learn that Windows 7′s first major update – Service Pack 1 was released this week as an optional download from Microsoft and within Windows Update itself. Provided you’ve got automatic updates turned on, you’ll probably have most of the fixes already. You’re free to jump straight in and [...]
February 14, 2011
Ever since I upgraded to Windows 7 from Vista, a lot of things of have gone much more smoothly. For instance, I don’t have to deal with Vista’s spotty disk management utility, which didn’t help me at all when I wanted to shrink volumes that had at least 100GB of free, unused space. Another great [...]
January 18, 2011
When you edit or save documents, a time stamp is added based on your system time. If your system clock is faulty, so is the time stamp. The same goes for your email, chat logs, or scheduled events that you have set up, for example to record TV shows. Occasionally, you may just want to see [...]
January 17, 2011
Unfortunately, your Windows installation isn’t going to remain fast, speedy and well-behaved forever. Nothing quite beats a fresh installation, but if you’d rather not go through the process of restoring all your documents, drivers and personal settings then maybe System Speedup Pro from 360Amigo can help. It does what it says right on the tin [...]
December 23, 2010
Upgrading to a new operating system comes with a lot of benefits. New shiny graphical interface, more features, and if it came with a new computer, you will also enjoy an enhanced performance. Unfortunately, the problems start when you try to connect peripheral devices. Back when you bought that printer, Windows Vista was probably still [...]
November 30, 2010
We all long to be recognized as individuals. Consequently, we find ever more ways to express our uniqueness. As a result, fashion and design have extended their reach into all corners of our lives, making everyday items not only nice to look at, but also easier to use. Windows 7 provides plenty of internal options [...]
November 19, 2010
Mass-license versions of Windows have long offered companies and large organizations the possibility to customize their log-in and welcome screens. It’s a small thing, but it imposes a sense of professionalism. Other Windows 7 versions have been left out to dry, although something like this should really be a feature by default. We resort to [...]
October 21, 2010
Windows 7 is a fairly cool operating system, but like most operating systems it’s not perfect. Some Windows 7 problems are bugs others happen to be features. Either way, they are annoying and all we care for is a quick fix. Some of the most commonly reported problems with Windows 7 include compatibility with older [...]
October 13, 2010
Most people have dropped their hard-earned cash on a brand new computer at some point. Unless you’re a Linux convert or Apple-enthusiast, chances are your shiny new PC came with the latest copy of Windows. But is that all it came with? Manufacturers have always seen fresh OEM Windows installs as blank canvases for passing [...]
October 11, 2010
HyperDock is a small application that adds a ton of features to your Mac dock with a few simple settings. Currently in public beta, the app is free, but once a final version is released it will be available for download for a small fee. This lightweight app is packed with lots of great features [...]
