Archive for October, 2009
How to backup your installation of Windows 7
Now that you have upgraded to Windows 7, you will need to create a backup of your installation. One of the major reasons why I recommend you do this immediately after installation is to avoid some of the chores associated with reinstalling Windows 7. For instance, if your computer crashes or becomes unstable and you need to reinstall Windows, you will have to do a couple of extra steps if you purchased the Upgrade version of Windows 7.
How To Fix the Can’t Unpack Windows 7 Student Upgrade Error
Yesterday we showed you how to turn the files you downloaded from Windows 7 Student discount upgrade bootable on a flash drive or DVD to help users get past several upgrade errors but there are still issues plaguing many students.
The biggest issue is affecting users who want to upgrade form a 32-bit version of Windows Vista to a 64-bit version of Windows 7. In many cases these users can’t even unpack the setup files to make a bootable disc.
New Apple Ad for Windows 7 (video)
Apple already has an ad out attacking Windows 7. The new ‘Get a Mac’ ad pokes fun at Microsoft’s new operating system and all of its past ones. The commercial is a quick walk down memory lane, complete with flip-up shades. I really don’t like negative tech ads and wish Apple would spend more energy [...]
On-Campus Windows 7 Presence is Nonexistent on Launch Day
So today was supposed to be the big day, right? It’s October 22nd and Microsoft’s next big OS, Windows 7, hits the shelves. Despite Microsoft’s attempts to hook the college demographic, things couldn’t have seemed more slow here today. I was expecting maybe a booth set up somewhere, or maybe just a poster somewhere on [...]
LapLink: Hasslefree Way to Upgrade From XP to Windows 7
Windows 7 is officially out which means it’s time to think about upgrading. Unfortunately upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 is made difficult by that fact that, by default, Microsoft has not provided a way to do an in place upgrade.
Normally this would mean that you would need to wipe your hard drive clean and start from scratch but a program called PCMover from LapLink makes upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 as easy as any other upgrade.
How to Make the Student Discounted Windows 7 Upgrade Bootable
If you took advantage of the $30 student discount on Windows 7 upgrades through Digital River you may have run into a roadblock when you tried to install the upgrade; especially if you wanted to do a clean install of Windows 7. To do a clean install you need to boot from a disc or [...]
How To Do Practically Anything in Windows 7
For the past month Andre, one of our knowledgeable bloggers, has been working to introduce readers to Windows y. His very detailed and easy to follow guides cover everything from choosing what version of Windows 7 fits your needs to a Guided tour of the new operating system. This post brings all of his guides to one central location so that you can learn how to do practically anything in Windows 7.
Sony VAIO X Reviewed as a Netbook
Laptop Mag has their review of the Sony VAIO X up. Things don’t look too good for the VAIO X as the review gives it a 3/5, but something about Laptop’s review feels a bit… off. Perhaps it is because in the opening paragraph, they try to tell everyone that the Sony VAIO X is [...]
Best Buy Offers HP Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, Monitor and more for $1200
In celebration of Windows 7 launching Best Buy is offering a sweet deal to get your entire household upgraded to Windows 7. The new promotion which will run through January includes an HP desktop, 18.5″ monitor, laptop, netbook, wireless router and Geek Squad setup for just $1,200!
If you’ve been looking for a great deal on Windows 7 computers for your home, small business or even to split with a friend Best Buy’s PC Home Makeover Package is it
Acer Aspire 5738DG Claims Title of World’s First 3D Notebook
The upcoming Acer Aspire 5738DG is the first commercial notebook to come equipped with a 3D display which Acer is calling ‘TriDef’ (see what they did there?). The screen is most likely using a stereoscopic screen as it requires the user to wear the included polarized glasses in order to view 3D content using the [...]
