windows 7

As with previous versions of Windows, Windows 7 lets you control how and when updates are downloaded and installed on your computer. Using the Windows Update feature, you can choose whether updates are downloaded to your computer as well as whether updates are installed automatically. For example, updates for Windows 7 can be downloaded [...]

I read this article with great interest as I realize fully that many Windows gamers may be having mixed results with their Windows gaming experience since upgrading to Windows 7. And after all, with the promised compatibility in play, there should be no problem, right? Well, maybe.
As the article points out, it almost feels like [...]

Windows Update helps you to keep your computer up-to-date with the latest updates available from Microsoft. It is definitely a lifesaver for those of us who are not diligent in keeping our computers up-to-date with the latest fixes, patches, etc.
However, I have two peeves with Windows Update. First, the dialog box that constantly pops up [...]

For the first time in a very long time, I feel as good about a Windows release as I do about my current desktop, Ubuntu. Having done plenty of testing with both Windows 7 RCs and the beta for the upcoming Ubuntu 9.10, I can honestly say I can use either and not find myself [...]

Windows 7 is abuzz in the news right now — understandably so, as it was just released. But while there is no question that it is perhaps one of the best Windows releases, I am curious as to what your experience has been with it thus far? How is the stability, drivers and general overall [...]

For those of you out there who are anxiously waiting for Windows 7, your wait is nearly over. And I know a few people out there who have claimed to already have their Windows 7 copies on pre-order — understandably so. Unlike the dog-slow speed of Vista, Windows 7 will run great on any PC [...]

Windows 7: The Definitive Guide provides everything you need to manage and maintain Windows 7. You’ll learn all of the features and enhancements in complete detail, along with specifics for configuring the operating system to put you in full control.
Bestselling author and Windows expert William Stanek doesn’t just show you the steps you need to [...]

Windows Virtual PC is Microsoft latest virtualization software that is designed specifically for Windows 7 so Windows XP Mode applications can be seen and accessed from Windows 7.
If you are not familiar with Windows XP Mode, it is a new benefit of Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate, which provides additional application compatibility. It [...]

This compact book offers the quickest path for Windows users to get started with Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system. You get the essential information you need to upgrade or install the system and configure it to fit your activities, along with a tour of Windows 7’s features and built-in applications.Microsoft has learned from the mistakes [...]

Regular maintenance is important to ensuring that your computer continues to run smoothly. Unfortunately, many people forget to or simply choose not to run maintenance tasks — even though you can schedule most to run automatically.
Part of your regular computer maintenance routine should include deleting files you no longer need. By running the Disk Cleanup [...]

Regularly defragging files on your hard drive is one way that you can optimize and improve the performance of your computer. The Disk Defragmenter utility in Windows 7 rearranges fragmented data so your hard disk can work more efficiently.
By default, Disk Defragmenter is scheduled to run at regular intervals when your computer is turned on. [...]

There are three different versions of Windows 7: Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate. While each version contains the same set of basic features, Professional and Ultimate have some unique features.
Note: There is a fourth version called Starter, which is designed for small notebook PCs. It is also the version that contains the least number of [...]

There are two points to consider when it comes to system requirements. First, make sure that your computer’s current components support Windows 7. Second, make sure that your hardware meets at least the minimum requirements outlined by Microsoft to run Windows 7.
Microsoft makes it easy to find out if your current system is ready for [...]

If I was forced to choose between using Snow Leopard vs Windows 7, I would likely choose Windows 7 simply because of the hardware choices. With either OS, I find that both are perfectly capable of doing anything I could want. So after reading this piece, I felt like the writer clearly has some issues [...]

As you learned in Part I, Jump Lists give you with quick access to things like documents and tasks associated with applications. As you become more comfortable with using Jump Lists, you can start customizing them to meet your personal preferences. This includes pinning items to Jump Lists and configuring the number of items shown.
To [...]

New in Windows 7 are Jump Lists. Some people see Jump Lists as being the same thing as the Recent Documents list. However, Jump Lists provide more functionality.
Jump Lists provide you with quick access to things like documents and tasks associated with applications. In other words, Jump Lists are like mini Start menus specific to [...]

Windows 7 includes three new technologies called Aero Snap, Aero Peek, and Aero Shake. The availability of each technology depends of which edition of Windows you are running.
Aero Snap
Aero Snap, which is available on all editions, provides a quick way to resize open Windows by dragging them to the far left or right side of [...]

By now, news of Laplink’s offering has been hitting the Web all over the place. And considering the costly alternative, I suspect we will see a number of anxious individuals jumping all over this. To be honest, any solution that means that XP users can painlessly switch from XP to Windows 7 is going to [...]

I must admit that as a fellow full time Linux user myself, I find myself in a similar position as the individual behind this column.This being said, I do disagree with him in a couple of areas. First, while it is true that Vista started off as what I like to call Windows Me part [...]

Many people avoid migrating to the latest version of Windows because the thought of moving all their settings and files seems like a daunting task. Fortunately, Microsoft provides two different technologies that make it easy to move data from previous versions of Windows to Windows 7. These tools are Windows Easy Transfer and User State [...]