How To Get Rid Of the HDD Scan / WinHDD Scam Virus
An all-too-familiar scenario: you’re surfing the web with your browser thinking that you’re safe thanks to your secure software, ad blocker and updated virus de...
Microsoft Windows 7
Is the MacBook Air a Good Windows 7 Notebook?
I use my MacBook Pro as a desktop replacement and my MacBook Air as my mobile PC. When I say PC I mean in the Windows v. Mac sense of the word. At this moment ...
How To Get Windows 7 Professional for $29.99 [Student Discount]
If you haven't upgraded to Windows 7 yet because you can't afford it and books while in school, Microsoft has a special educational pricing deal for Windows...
How To Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Public Beta
Microsoft has released Windows 7 Service Pack 1 as a public beta. Should you go get it and install it now? That will depend on a few factors. The purpose...
New Version of Windows 7 Released … For the TV?
Do you have a PC hooked up to a TV in your house? I have one in my bedroom and my wife hates it, but tolerates it because it allows us to watch Hulu and other o...
Update to Windows 7 battery issue
Last week we covered the issue about Windows 7 users reporting their battery life has dropped from several hours to 30 minutes after upgrading to Windows 7. ...
Increasing netbook resolution on Windows 7
We are all looking for that extra bit of screen real estate on our displays, whether its desktop, laptop, notebook or netbook. The vast majority of 9 and 10 ...
Windows 7- the Netbook edition?
Windows 7 has been gaining in popularity since it came out late last year. Its all the good parts of Windows and Vista, without all the bulk. Its also the pri...
How to Add Windows 7 Themes and Unlock Hidden Themes
Microsoft has added new utility add and change themes in Windows 7. If you're not happy with what your Windows 7 desktop looks like out of the box you can benef...
How to Turn Your Notebook into a Hotspot with Window 7 and Connectify
If you ever wanted to share your internet connection or files, like photos, with family members or friends without routers then you are in luck. Windows 7, with...
Microsoft Releases Patch to Fix SD Card Corruption Flaw
Microsoft recently released a patch for those who are using secure digital cards (SD Cards) with Windows 7. If you are using windows 7 and SD Cards you should i...
‘Restart Without Prompting for Password on Boot’ Option Would be Awesome
I've been wishing for this feature for quite some time. You know the routine: your notebook bugs you are needing to be restarted because updates have been insta...
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional — $30 for Students
A few weeks ago we showed you that you could pre-order Windows 7 Home Premium for $30 if you were a university student. That deal is still available, but there ...
I Can’t Think of a Good Reason to Upgrade to Windows 7 — Maybe I’ve Migrated Completely to the Cloud?
So I've been wanting to install Windows 7 for the last few days now, and even though I can buy it for $30 as a student, I can't find a particularly good reason ...
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...
Will Windows 7 Mean More Expensive Netbooks?
The Industry Standard reports that the introduction of Windows 7 in October could bring a price increase for netbooks as Microsoft will likely ask for more than the $15 it currently charges for manufacturers to install Windows XP. An analyst speaking to the Standard feels that with Windows 7 coming to netbooks we'll see prices rise and $300 netbooks become a thing of the past. Well Windows based $300 netbooks anyway.
Students Can Pre-Order Microsoft Windows 7 for $29.99 Today
Microsoft is cutting students a big break on Windows 7. Anyone with a .edu email address can pre-order Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional for just $29.99 th...