Tag: Compatibility
Windows 7 versus Mac OS Lion: 7 Reasons Windows 7 is Better
Apple is expected to debut its next major release of Mac OS X, the Company’s flagship operating system for its Macintosh computer. Apple describes this release as advancing the world’s most advanced operating system. When I look at some of the highly touted features, its hard not to point out that these features have been [...]
How To Install, Update and Troubleshoot Hardware in Windows 7
Hardware is an essential part of using your Windows PC. These days, adding new hardware can be as simple as plugging in a mouse to hooking up multiple displays, connecting game consoles and dealing with the ever frustrating printer setup. All of these accessories can lead to a lot of complexity, but Windows 7 does [...]
9 Tips for Troubleshooting Internet Explorer 9 (How To)
If you have recently upgraded to or want to upgrade to Microsoft’s latest web browser, Windows Internet Explorer 9 and you are experiencing some technical difficulties with it, here are some tips to resolve some of the common problems you might experience. 1. Internet Explorer 9 Refuses to Install. The first thing is to make [...]
How to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows XP – Part 2
Previously we have looked at how to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows XP with Windows 7 installed first, now we are going to look at a more straightforward method of installing Windows 7 with Windows XP installed first. The aim of a dual boot system is to provide a smooth transition to Windows 7 by [...]
How to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows XP (Part 1)
As we go further into 2011, the user base for Windows 7 will increase, at the same time, there will be users who still want, or need, to use legacy applications that will not work with the new operating system. Of course, there are solutions available for Windows 7 such as Windows Virtual PC with [...]
Troubleshooting Heros in Windows 7
The Windows Team does its extreme best to make the Windows experience trouble free, but there is always a chance that something will go wrong from time to time. Not to worry though, because Windows 7 in particular introduces a set of easy to use solutions that can help you get out of a mix or suggest a quick fix. Today, I want to take a look at some of these tools in addition to the improvements that this major release of Windows introduces.
Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7
We continue our look at moving from previous versions of Windows to Windows 7. Yep, there are many Windows XP users out there who continue to enjoy it. But they are hearing about Windows 7 a lot lately and all the really cool new features it offers, from desktop improvements to how you do things easier like networking, organization of files and better performance.
