Tag: Installation
How to Make a Mac OS X 10.7 Lion USB or DVD Install Disk
Installing a new operating system over the old one can create problems with stability. Apple disregarded these concerns with the release of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion by only allowing the initial release in the Mac App Store for download. A USB Flash drive version will become available in the future, but there is a [...]
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 [...]
How to Troubleshoot JAVA Installations on Windows 7 (Quick Tip)
Many desktop and web applications are built on top of the JAVA Virtual Machine which is a platform for writing special programs that are cross platform aware. Meaning, a program written using the JAVA Virtual Machine can run on Windows, Mac OS X or Linux without alteration. Unlike certain applications, where you have to get [...]
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Now Ready for Download: What You Need to Know
The first major maintenance update for Windows 7, Service Pack 1 is now ready for download. Microsoft released the first beta back in June 2010 followed by a Release Candidate in late October 2010 and the final RTM availability (February 16th 2011 MSDN/TechNet subscribers) and public Availability (February 22nd 2011). Unlike previous Service Packs, Windows 7 [...]
How to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Installing a Service Pack is nothing new, but there are some pre-requisites users should take into account to ensure a smooth installation. I installed Service Pack 1 release for Windows 7 a couple of days ago and I decided it would be a good opportunity to chronicle my experience. Microsoft released the first beta back [...]
How to Install Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate
Here is a quick look at how to install the Internet Explorer 9 RC. Please note that Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate is pre-release software. Although this is a near final product, there are possible show stoppers and certain websites might not function as desired. If you are not sure about installing pre-release, its best [...]
How to Reinstall Windows 7 with an Upgrade DVD, Without Installing your Old OS
If you are planning to do a reinstall of Windows 7 , then this article might be of interest to you. If you didn’t know, Microsoft sells Windows 7 in both a Full Package Product version and an Upgrade version. What are the differences? Simply put, the upgrade version is cheaper and you need to [...]
How to Upgrade to Office 2010
Today we are going to take a look at upgrading to Microsoft Office 2010. Upgrading to new versions of Microsoft Office is a fairly mundane task, but there are some things you should know before installing the new version. If you are running versions of Office as far back as 2000, you should be able [...]
How To Install Software From a CD/DVD to a MacBook Air
When software comes on a CD or DVD and you want to install it on a MacBook Air, you can’t just pop open the disc drive or slide a disc into a slot, like you would on a computer with an optical drive. The MacBook Air forgoes the optical drive to keep it thin and [...]
How to Upgrade iTunes in Windows
iTunes is the popular music management tool developed by Apple for listening, managing audio files and other types of media such as Apps, Videos, TV Shows, Movies in addition to syncing with the ubiquitous iPod and iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad. In this article, I am going to show you how to [...]
