Archives by Tag 'Windows 7'
5 Good Sources For Windows Desktop Backgrounds And Themes
Windows 7 gives users the ability to have truly stunning backgrounds and themes. If you don’t want to use your own digital photos then there is no shortage of others you can use. You can set just a background or an entire theme. The background (or wallpaper as it’s often called) is just an image [...]
New Windows Intune Beta
A second Beta version of Windows Intune is now available. If you haven’t tried out Intune, or even heard of it, then you’re not alone. This one has been flying under the radar. It may not be for the average home user, but I am sure there are some readers who will be very excited [...]
Windows 7 Family Pack to Make a Comeback
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 [...]
Tuner-Free TV in Media Center
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 [...]
Windows 7 Quick Tip – Check Ink Levels
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. [...]
Rotating Wallpaper in Windows 7
Everyone has their personal wallpaper on their Windows PC. It’s one of the first things most people due to customize a computer. Some people even change it periodically, but I suspect many never do. The idea of Wallpaper (now called Desktop Background by Microsoft) has been around since Windows 95. However, Windows 7 improves on [...]
Autostitch for Windows
If you are a Windows user and have any interest in photography, then you will want to check out Autostitch. For the non-initiated, autostitch is a program that stitches together a series of photos into one big panorama. It’s free of charge and pretty darn simple to use. Honestly, the hardest part is taking the [...]
The Cheapest Way to Get Microsoft Software
If you need more than, even, one copy of any particular Microsoft program, then Technet is, by far, the best way to go. Depending on what you need, there are three ways to go – Standard, Professional, and Professional with Media. Now, let’s be clear, Technet is geared towards IT pros. It was put in [...]
Converting Videos With Any Video Converter
If you have video files that need to be converted to a different format – for instance, if you download a video in .mkv format, but want to play it in Windows Media Center, you’ll need to convert it. Well, you can install codecs, but that can be a future post. For now let’s make [...]
