All Entries in the "Windows 7" Category
Windows Browser Ballot, What really happens
So the rollout has begun and every PC user in Europe running XP, Vista or Windows 7 will shortly see the new browser ballot screen, if they’ve not seen it already. Last night I got my update and along with it, a few surprises. The first surprise was the apparent optionality of the update. In Windows [...]
How to Add the Run Command to the Start Menu in Windows7
The Run command became accessible through the Start menu starting with Windows 95. It also became accessible with the shortcut key. (Windows key + R). The run command, which is missing from the start menu in Windows7 can be brought back and implemented. The steps to do so are quick and easy.
New Hard Drive Technology Boosts Windows 7, Slows XP
Hard drive manufacturers are set to improve the speed, capacity, and power consumption of their drives by 2011. While this technology will benefit users of Windows 7 and other modern operating systems, Windows XP users may actually be facing a performance hit by using the new drives.
Pin Folders And Files To The Windows 7 Taskbar
The taskbar in Windows 7 offers a feature to pin programs to it so that they are always accessible from there. It uses the same principle that shortcuts use with the difference that the programs are added to the taskbar instead and that they might offer additional functionality depending on the developer’s support of additional [...]
Windows 7 SP1 Coming Q4 2010?
There’s almost a constant flow of rumors floating around the web as to when the next service pack from Microsoft will be released, not to mention what it might possibly include. We’ve heard news that it may include support for USB 3.0 and improved bluetooth support as well as several other things. However we have still [...]