Microsoft revealed some details on the progress of its Windows 8 development today, specifically related to designing an improved setup and upgrade experience. The company had commissioned a study where it found that many users chose not to upgrade because the process of doing so was difficult. Microsoft intends to address the upgrade and setup issue for [...]
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Windows 8 Won’t Bug You To Restart After Update
The Updates in Windows 8 will be much less annoying. The annoying Windows ‘Restarts’: Users of Windows have repeatedly expressed their anger and annoyance over how Windows Update works. Whenever it installs an update, it requires them to restart their computer before the update can be functional. This is often necessary because sometimes, the files that the update [...]
How to Add Registry Editor to Control Panel
You created a registry hack to add the registry editor as another option in the Control Panel in any version of Windows. Usage in Windows 7 or Vista After installation you’ll need to choose System and Maintenance in the control panel. And you’ll see the new Registry Editor item at the bottom of the list
Dell’s Windows 7 ‘Peju’ Tablet
Aside from its Android tablets, Dell is preparing to return to the “Windows tablet scene.” What we have here is the upcoming Dell Peju, which we’re hearing will be launched at some point in October. Dell Peju table 10″ tablet from Dell that runs on the Windows 7 operating system.The device will be a [...]
Switched On: The great slate debate of Windows 8
Microsoft is creating a “touch-first” experience for Windows 8 that has more in common with its new phone software than previous versions of Windows. This “Metro-style” UI will be able to run on virtually any modern PC, with screens from 10- to 30-inches and above. The touch interface will be only occasionally relevant on desktops, [...]
Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts
Many people prefer to use Windows with keyboard shortcuts (and who doesn’t use Ctrl-C, Ctrl-X and Ctrl-V regularly). Windows 8 includes some new keyboard shortcuts for the new Metro UI. These can be very useful while you’re evaluating the new Operating system. Windows 8 operating system was recently launched with a number of new enhancements. Other than the Metro based [...]
Windows 7 Calculater
Windows 7 gave Calculator a fresh look and new features, including new Programmer and Statistics modes. Unit conversion translates Celsius to Fahrenheit, ounces to grams, and joules to BTUs. Handy calculation templates can help you compute stuff like fuel economy and auto lease payments. This default calculator goes above and beyond the brick on your [...]
Windows Live Essentials beta
Windows Live Essentials beta includes free programs from Microsoft for photos, movies, instant messaging, e‑mail, blogging, and more. Windows Live Essentials beta requires Windows 7 or Windows Vista. It includes beta versions of Messenger, Photo Gallery, Mail, Movie Maker, Writer, Family Safety, and Sync, plus Bing Bar and Messenger pack. Arguably the biggest new feature is in Windows Live [...]


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