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Windows 7 has been one of Microsoft’s most successful and popular operating systems to date, and deservedly so, it really is a great operating system. Initially released to the masses in October 2009, following hot on the heels of Vista’s dismal performance, Windows 7 has […]
The Beginning I know, I know… the many things you all hate about Windows 8.x. But… There are many things to love as well. HotKeys are one of them. Windows 8.x has a plethora of them which will make your life easier. This is a
Ever since its initial release, Windows 8 has attracted more than its fair share of criticism, some of it warranted, some of it not. For whatever reason, be it unfamiliarity or inexperience, several of the more frequent complaints are, in my humble opinion, largely unfounded
Over the past couple of months my time spent with Windows has been pretty adventurous. My newest machine is getting on for 5 years old now and hardware failures have contributed to a slew of minor issues and some serious down time… mind you, anything
A device driver (commonly referred to as simply a driver) is a computer program that operates or controls a particular type of device that is attached to a computer. A driver provides a software interface to hardware devices, enabling operating systems and other computer programs
First light It always feels like Christmas Eve when a new operating system glimmers over the horizon. When the day finally dawns and we can all give the shiny new Windows a test drive round the park,we know the big day has finally arrived. It
Windows 8.x – Stand By Your Man I have received many criticisms for my pro-Win8 stance over the past few months. Many are telling me that my position is unwarranted and that Win8.whatever simply sucks. Well, I’m going to take a stab at bolstering my
Microsoft recently sent out an email notifying its Service users of changes to the Terms of Use and Privacy policy. In the email, Microsoft says that the needs of the users is at the center of everything they do, and as a result they are
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Easy BCD is a free (for non-commercial use) software to help users easily set up multi-boot environments. If you search for information across the net on how to dual boot you’ll find plenty of references to and recommendations for EasyBCD. What follows is a summary
Page File vs Swap File Anyone who has used Windows for any length of time is familiar with the Page File. And anyone who is using a Solid State Drive (SSD) has probably moved the Page File to a mechanical drive to help minimize write
Naysayers Beware I’d like to begin by addressing those who would deride Windows 8.x. Either you haven’t given it a reasonable amount of time, or you fall into this group: “The Old Resisting The New”. If you are part of the former group, then spend
After 12 years, countless installations, good times, and bad time Microsoft decided Windows XP (Home and Professional) had reached End Of Life (EOL). Since April 8th, 2014 Microsoft no longer supplies updates, or support, for Windows XP. Well, that isn’t exactly true. If you have
It amuses me no end whenever I come across rants aimed at the evil Microsoft. I doubt there is another organization that has been as much maligned or the subject of as many conspiracy theories as Microsoft. Money hungry, uncaring and dictatorial are just some
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Windows 8.1 users who haven’t yet installed Update 1 now have an additional 30 days to do so, or they will no longer receive updates for the operating system. When Microsoft first released Update 1, users were told they had until May 12th to install
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