Windows 7 could be the step that saved Microsoft in the eyes of its users. Vista was ridden with compaibility issues, and was a real resource hog. With 7, MS built on Vista’s positives, and removed all the clutter that made a stink in our Vista experience.
Whether you’re upgrading from Vista, or skipped it all together and are moving up from XP- this list is a gem. As MS has added tons of handy features to the OS which may not be so visible to the eye.
list courtesy of [TechNet]
1. Pick Your Edition. Most business users do not need the more expensive Ultimate Edition; stick with Professional unless you specifically need BitLocker.
2. Upgrading? Go 64-bit. As the second major Windows release to fully support 64-bit, the x64 architecture has definitely arrived on the desktop. Don’t buy new 32-bit hardware unless it’s a netbook.
3. Use Windows XP Mode. Yes, it’s only an embedded Virtual PC with a full copy of WinXP—but it’s an embedded Virtual PC with a full copy of Windows XP! This is the first profoundly intelligent use of desktop virtualization we’ve seen—and a great way to move to Windows 7 without giving up full Windows XP compatibility.
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December 8th, 2009
Have you ever had trouble getting into a site, and wondered if you were the only one? Then simply go to http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ and type in the URL. It will check the site and let you know if it’s down for just you, or universally.
If it is just you- you may have a network, DNS, of other issue.
December 7th, 2009
Ever wonder how your favorite computer company got its name? Well the answer you’re seeking may be found below…
December 5th, 2009
Today Google launched “Google Public DNS“. It is supposed to make your web browsing experience even faster.
A lot of you may be unfamiliar with DNS (Domain Name System)
here’s Google’s explanation:
“Most of us aren’t familiar with DNS because it’s often handled automatically by our Internet Service Provider (ISP), but it provides an essential function for the web. You could think of it as the switchboard of the Internet, converting easy-to-remember domain names – e.g., www.google.com – into the unique Internet Protocol (IP) numbers – e.g., 74.125.45.100 – that computers use to communicate with one another.”
need more info? : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System
Your ISP has you run through their DNS servers by default- and if you’re a broadband subscriber, surfing web pages is probably fast enough. Google hopes to make it even faster and safer when you use theirs. (more…)
December 3rd, 2009
We at TCB would like to wish all of our readers a very happy Thanksgiving. I am very thankful for your visits and comments on the site- have fun and stay safe!
November 26th, 2009
Memory Cleaner is something special when compared to other Memory (RAM) cleaners on the net. What makes it so cool is that it uses the native functionality built into Windows to clean the system memory, thus making it more safe, and effective.
It allows users to clear the system cache, and also trim processes’. This is safe, and will not harm your computer in any way.
Download Here!
November 25th, 2009
Those of you who switched to Windows 7 may have realized that the “Administrator” account is missing. It is hidden by default- but luckily, it’s rather easy to enable.
This account may be needed for running certain applications that require Administrator Mode. The default Administrator account is recommended to use for troubleshooting purposes only.
1- Click the Windows button at the lower left corner (where the “Start” button in XP used to be)
2- Type in “cmd” in the search bar below
3- You should see “cmd.exe” as the first search result – right-click on it and click “Run as administrator”
4- type in net user administrator /active:yes
5- Now log out and you should see the “Administrator” account as an option
November 25th, 2009
I know I haven’t banged out a post in a while, but I like any other person just got a bit busy… But I’m back!
Here is a new gem I would like to share with you guys- it’s called XP Quick Fix Plus. It’s a single application which includes lots of little quick fixes for common XP issues such as restoring your Network Places icon, re-enabling your task manager, and much more.
It is free, and fits nicely into your flash drive.
Download Here
November 3rd, 2009
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