Windows 7 Family Pack to Make a Comeback
Last Updated on Thursday, 15 July 2010 09:30 Written by Alan Friday, 16 July 2010 08:00
A reliable source inside Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 7 Family Pack (3 licenses) will be making a comeback this holiday season. The price will be $149.99, but I have no dates as of yet.
This is a GREAT deal for most every family, since most today have at least a desktop and a laptop. And the regular upgrade price for one license of Home Premium is $119.99.
More information, including dates, should come in the near future.
Tuner-Free TV in Media Center
Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 December 2010 06:55 Written by Alan Wednesday, 14 July 2010 08:00
Media Center is one of the most underrated technologies Microsoft has ever introduced. It allows you to enjoy live and recorded TV, video, movies, music and pictures with an interface suitable for the living room and compatible with a remote control.
Despite this, not many users of Media Center actually use it for it’s main purpose – recording and watching TV. Why? Well, it does not have the easiest setup. Installing a tuner card in the PC and setting up everything isn’t hard for a geek, but it’s also not a mom and dad operation.
However, what few have realized is that you don’t need to install a tuner card, hook up your cable box and go through the setup process to watch TV on your PC. Not only can you set up Amazon video-on-demand inside of Media Center and watch the built-in Netflix, but there’s a great selection of internet TV available as well.
Just scroll down to the TV listing in Media Center and you will find the, recently added, Internet TV. The internet TV “channels” are also available if you click on the Guide option. You can also add a desktop gadget that links to the available internet TV shows.
You will find both new and old full-length TV shows, as well as clips.
Now, if only we could get Hulu built into Media Center so we don’t have to use the “hack“.
Windows 7 Quick Tip – Check Ink Levels
Last Updated on Sunday, 11 July 2010 12:18 Written by Alan Monday, 12 July 2010 08:00
Just a quick tip here that many of you may already know. But, for those who are always surprised and caught off guard when the low ink light starts blinking on the printer, here’s how to give yourself some warning. And, there’s no need to install a third-party utility. It’s built right into Windows.
1. Click Start => Devices and Printers
2. Right-click on your default printer and choose Printing preferences.
3. At the bottom of the screen click Get Ink Levels to see the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge.
