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Windows 7 Upgrade For XP Users

from CaptainPC - Microsoft announced on July 22 that the Windows 7 official ‘RTM’ (Release To Manufacturing) was complete and would be sent to their manufacturing partners within the next few days. There is much excitement concerning the October 22 release of Windows 7, especially now that RTM has become a reality. For the first time in several years, it appears...
Last Reply by CaptainPC Nov 23 01:37 PM   16 comments   421 views

Upgrading To Windows 7 Part Two

from CaptainPC - Never have I involved myself with any Windows operating system during the first week of its release. I continued to use DOS and a menu setup on my computer for months after the release of Windows 3 back when dinosaurs still roamed the planet. After switching to Windows 3, I promised myself to await the first service pack of all subsequent Windows...
Last Reply by CaptainPC Nov 21 05:08 PM   No comments   41 views

Windows 7: 32 Bit Or 64 Bit Edition?

from CaptainPC - With the release of Windows Vista users were confronted with too many flavors of the OS from which to choose. Should I go with Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, or yada, yada, yada? To make things even more confusing, the Vista flavors also arrived in both 32 and 64 bit editions. Vista 64 bit was new to most users, but XP was actually...
Last Reply by CaptainPC Nov 13 01:02 PM   No comments   184 views

Upgrading To Windows 7

from CaptainPC - In the past week I have had more time to explore Windows 7 Home Premium. While I have not experienced any severe difficulties, there have been a few minor problems. Some problems are to be expected with the release of a new operating system. Still, in my experience, Window 7 has thus far proven to be the best new release of Windows yet....
Last Reply by CaptainPC Nov 08 07:06 AM   2 comments   77 views

New PCs and Windows 7 Hits Store Shelves

from CaptainPC - The long wait is over. Brand new desktop and laptop designs loaded with Windows 7 became available to the public yesterday, October 22. Microsoft has placed a lot of hope in the new operating system. Microsoft’s reputation is on the line, and if Windows 7 does not redeem the Vista fiasco, at least in some measure, there could be some dark days...
Last Reply by CaptainPC Oct 26 05:02 PM   4 comments   183 views

Try Ubuntu Linux The Easy Way

from CaptainPC - If you have wanted to try a Linux operating system, but felt intimidated, the good news is there is an easy way to try Ubuntu Linux without all the hassle of creating a new hard drive partition and formatting for the Linux file system. Ubuntu Linux, in the last few releases, comes with an application called ‘Wubi’ which is a short term for...
Last Reply by CaptainPC Oct 17 09:02 AM   No comments   81 views

Use ClearType For Sharper Text On LCD Screens

from CaptainPC - If you use any flavor of Windows XP or Vista on a laptop or desktop with an LCD screen, then ClearType will make all your text much more sharp and readable. ClearType looks great on laptops, and on large desktop LCD screens, particularly those with very high resolutions. ClearType is native to Windows XP and Vista, but it might not be enabled...
Last Reply by sirI Oct 10 02:58 PM   1 comment   199 views

Microsoft Security Essentials

from CaptainPC - Microsoft released the finished version of Microsoft Security Essentials on Tuesday, September 29. This is a free download available at Microsoft.com, and consists of antivirus/antimalware protection all rolled into one software program. The beta version of Security Essentials has been out for some time, however the number of people...
Last Reply by CaptainPC Oct 03 05:10 AM   No comments   102 views

Surfing With Windows XP Using Limited User Rights

from CaptainPC - Experts tell us that the safest way to surf the internet and use e-mail is to do so with a limited user account, which is a user profile that excludes administrative rights. A limited user account allows the user to run software on the computer and change his/her user password, and little else. The limited user account will not allow system wide...
Last Reply by CaptainPC Sep 27 06:13 AM   No comments   265 views

Would You Surf The Web Without Malware Protection?

from CaptainPC - Recently I read an interesting article by Michael Scalisi, an IT manager based in Alameda, California. The title of his article is “I Surf Unprotected”. This is the reason for the title of today’s blog, which kicks off the topic of PC security. As a follow up to this posting, we will look at some safe security practices that will help us all in...
Last Reply by CaptainPC Sep 22 06:03 AM   6 comments   140 views

Backup, Backup, Backup!

from CaptainPC - A good thing to check when you are buying that new computer is whether or not it comes with a manufacturer’s rescue disk. Some vendors provide a rescue disk that will restore your computer to its original state the day you took it home. Some provide an invisible rescue partition on your hard drive to serve the same purpose. It is better to have...
Last Reply by Pierrette Sep 22 12:36 AM   3 comments   213 views

Password Security

from CaptainPC - Creating strong passwords is a vital aspect of securing your data and online resources from prying eyes. About the only thing bad guys like better than breaking a really weak password is finding password sticky notes all over a person’s desk or hanging from their computer. For many users, that is exactly the extent of their password security. I...
Last Reply by Joe V Sep 14 10:51 AM   1 comment   90 views

Xmarks For Internet Explorer And Safari Favorites

from CaptainPC - While as a PC user I personally prefer Firefox to Internet Explorer for my web browsing, there are occasions when IE must be used. Not all web sites are Firefox friendly, and some users have to use IE to do most of their online chores. My wife, for instance, must use IE to access most of the online apps used on the University’s web site where...
Last Reply by CaptainPC Sep 08 02:33 PM   No comments   136 views

Foxit Is A Great PDF Reader

from CaptainPC - Until a few years ago I used Adobe Acrobat Reader to open Portable Document Format files, aka PDF files. Most people were and still are using Adobe to read PDF files. Have you ever wondered why Adobe Reader seems to take a long time to fully load your document, unless you allow the Adobe Reader Accelerator (or whatever they call it now) to reside...
Last Reply by platinum user Sep 03 01:19 PM   4 comments   187 views

Xmarks For Your Firefox Favorites

from CaptainPC - Are you a Firefox browser user? If so you are most likely aware that you can customize Firefox in numerous ways to suit your taste. Many extensions are available that greatly enhance not only your browsing pleasure, but also security and convenience. I use Firefox much more than any other web browser. I like Firefox, and I like the way I...
Last Reply by CaptainPC Sep 01 07:48 PM   No comments   131 views
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