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I wanted to pass this on in case you missed it from last week. On October 31, 2009, The Oracle aka Marc passed on a free piece of software [here] in an article that I think is great. What it basically does is it changes the start menu so that you can view all of [...]

Whether you have just bought yourself a new computer system, or have completed a clean install of a new operating system, there is an online application that can make installing free software easy. Called Ninite you just select the software you want and it will be installed for you. On their site the people at [...]

Ed Bott over at ZDNet has taken the time to put together a simple to understand chart that explains the ins and outs of Microsoft’s cryptic licensing requirements. Ed does go on to explain that he is not a lawyer, but after reviewing the chart below, it does seems to me that he has nailed [...]

Here is the review of the Windows operating system. See what you think:
Streamlined interface; better performance on many systems; easier and more capable networking;
It’s spiffier, with both aesthetic and functional redesigns.
We found the first release of it expensive and occasionally annoying–nagging screen and pop-up bubbles galor.
Like any radical overhaul, it takes some getting used [...]

It seems that Steve Ballmer, the current CEO of Microsoft, is stating that it is the testers’ failure to provide feedback for the reason that Vista was not well received. He also states the the testing results for Vista was good, as it is for Windows 7. Therefore one cannot judge how good an operating [...]

Previously writing about BumpTop 3D Desktop, I’ve found it fun to use. It actually transformed a Windows XP box of mine into something that I actually thought was better than Vista.  But is this just a toy or a real contender to replace a Windows Desktop? Now that BumpTop 3D Desktop includes multi-touch, will it [...]

It is usually Microsoft and its Windows software that holds the title as bloatware. But now the founding father of Linux is admitting that the operating system he founded has become “bloated and huge.” Linus Torvalds also thinks that there is no diet plan in sight to trim down the Linux OS. So what does [...]

Over at TechRepublic they had a list of 10 things, which I narrowed to 5, you should know before upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7. There is nothing magical about any upgrade and the basics have been the same with every new operating system. So I have taken what I feel are the absolute [...]

Microsoft was quick to issue an advisory after first reports suggested that a Windows flaw could attack both Windows Vista and Windows 7. After the flaw was discovered, Microsoft was quick to note that Windows 7 was NOT one of the operating systems that could be attacked. In an advisory the company stated the following [...]

Not being an Apple person, I like reading about the new Snow Leopard operating system.  I enjoyed reading this from the AP:
Snow Leopard is a relatively cheap upgrade, costing $29 for an individual user who has Leopard, the previous operating system. A “family pack” for five users costs $49.
For Mac owners using the older Tiger [...]

Make sure your system is up to date and has the latest protections in place.

AVG anti-virus: 08/23/09
Avast: 08/22/09
Norton anti-virus: 08/19/09
McAfee anti-virus: 08/19/09
Lavasoft Ad-Aware: 08/21/09
Spybot Search and Destroy: 08/17/09
Microsoft Windows Defender: 08/19/09
Nod32: 08/20/09

Updates as of August 23, 2009 6:00am CDT.

As many of you know, AMD had previously decided not to compete in the Netbook market against Intel. I remember when I first read about this I found it strange. Why wouldn’t AMD want to get into what was being described as a revolution. A revolution of cheap computers with a main purpose of getting [...]

The folks over at Mozilla, the creators of the popular browser called Firefox, may be working on a redesign of their interface [GUI] in version 3.7. The new eye candy features such as Aero Glass and Aero Peak will only be available for those using Windows Vista or Windows 7.
According to an article over at [...]

I just read an article over at PCMag in which the writer states that upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 is going to be a bumpy ride. In the article it states that users of Windows XP will need to do a clean install if they wish to upgrade to Windows 7. OMG ! [...]

This morning I went roaming around both the Technet and MSDN sites for a look-see when Windows 7 RTM would be available for subscribers. I thought I would pass on what the official word is. It seems that downloads will be made available on or about August 6, 2009. According to the official word it [...]

This is a great way to record your screen and voice at the click of a button. This simple to use software works with all major operating systems and popular browsers. It is also optimized to work with your Twitter account which is a nice touch. But here is the best part. It is 100% [...]

For the past few days we have been reading about the new Google Chrome Operating System and I believe many of us thought it would be a full blown operating system similar to Microsoft Windows or Linux. This may not be the case. In what is being described by one of the Google co-founders, it [...]

‘Welcome to the Windows Blog’ is the greeting one gets when they bring up Microsoft’s site. But when it comes to the pricing of Windows 7, not everyone is a happy camper. You see, Microsoft has given a significant price cut for pre-ordering Windows 7 Home and also Windows 7 Professional. Oops! What about Ultimate? [...]

You do have to laugh. Most of you are aware that Microsoft has changed their policy on being able to downgrade to Windows XP, now until April 2011. Of course the other requirement Microsoft has slapped on is the exception if and when SP1 for Windows 7 arrives. I liked the end of a Microsoft [...]

I had a question from reader Buffet who inquired about which firewall I was using. I had replied that on my Vista box I was using Vista Firewall Control. But VFC is only for Vista and Windows 7 and Buffet is currently using Windows XP. So I thought I would ask you people what firewall [...]