Despite we post many third party themes or Visual Styles for Windows 7, we have the responsibility to make Windows 7 users aware of the potential risks associated with their use. These third party themes or Visual Styles completely changes the appearance of Windows 7 operating systems. There may be many that works without any problems, especially those who make less profound changes, merely the … [Read more...]
What are the signs you may have when your PC is infected by virus
Something that we often asked is whether your computer is infected with virus or not, especially for any abnormal behavior. In this tutorial we will try to describe some symptoms that can make us suspect that your computer is infected. The main problem is that there are thousands of viruses that are manifested in very different ways, and that some symptoms that may also occur for other … [Read more...]
Requirements, advantages and disadvantages of installing 64-bit version of Windows 7
64-bit architectures were created long ago for professional environments where performance and the need to increase hardware resources is essential to handle large flows of work and heavy duty applications. The entrance to the household sector in this type of applications (video editing, 3D modeling, database management server webs, etc..) Has made nearly half of users of Windows 7 , has opted to … [Read more...]
December 2010 cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems
Important: This update supersedes and replaces update 2158563, which was released in September 2010. This update also includes additional time zone changes made after update 2158563 was created. If you have already deployed update 2158563, read the descriptions of the specific time zone changes that are addressed in this article to determine whether you must deploy this update immediately. If … [Read more...]
Microsoft Fix it gets a new look with lot of features added
After many years Microsoft has changed the look of Fix-it with an enhancement in look and lot of added features. Here is the screenshot of upper half of the webpage (All screenshots will expand and zoom on clicking over them): Here is a list highlighting the new changes to Microsoft Fix it: ¢ Product Icons “ We™ve replaced the text-list of products with a row of icons to provide a more … [Read more...]
Microsoft is working for Windows 8
Microsoft recently has published the History of Windows operating system highlighting their path of success in these 25 years. (Read here) Though it is not as detailed as many of the readers may expect, it is definitely a nice piece of writing. Anyway, at the end of the article Microsoft says that: What's next? Many laptops no longer have a slot for DVDs and some have solid state drives rather … [Read more...]
Which one to buy:Factory installed (OEM) or Retail (Box pack) Windows 7
This is one of the most common question I face when one friend is going to buy or upgrade to new computer. OEM Windows 7 is the copy of Microsoft Windows 7 that comes as pre-installed on the PC (whether it is laptop or desktop) you are buying. OEM stands for Original System Manufacturer. The cost of OEM Windows 7 is far less than the Retail copy. The reason behind it is, the PC manufacturer … [Read more...]
ASP.NET MVC 3 Release Candidate
This morning the ASP.NET team shipped the ASP.NET MVC 3 RC (release candidate). ASP.NET MVC 3 is a pretty sweet release, and adds a ton of new functionality and refinements. It is also backwards compatible with ASP.NET MVC V1 and V2 “ which makes it easy to upgrade existing apps (read the release notes for the exact steps to do so). A fantastic detailed blog is written by Scott Guthrie. Read and … [Read more...]
Kinect in short supply for the holidays
Speaking to investors during an earnings call yesterday, GameStop president Tony Bartel said that customers shouldn't wait to get their hands on Kinect, Microsoft's motion-gaming peripheral that allows users to control on-screen action with only body movement. "[Kinect] will be a hot item through the holiday season and the key opportunity will be just to continue to keep them in stock," Bartel … [Read more...]
Watch YouTube,Dailymotion,MSN Videos in Windows Media Center
You can search and watch Youtube videos or MSN,DailyMotion Videos in your Windows 7 Windows Media Center without the need of opening browser page. Thanks to MCExtended of thegreenbuttom.com for developing this nice piece of plugin. Steps are very easy. Download his plugin matching with your version (x86/x64) of Windows 7. Note: It is better to install the Internet TV plugin for Windows Media … [Read more...]
Microsoft DigiGirlz and Barbie: Inspiring Girls to Engage with Science and Technology
As part of its efforts to address this disparity through the DigiGirlz program, Microsoft joined forces with Mattel and the Girl Scouts of Northern California to encourage young girls to explore computer science careers. On Wednesday, more than 200 Girl Scouts, community leaders, government officials and Microsoft employees came to Microsoft Silicon Valley for the DigiGirlz Summit. At the summit, … [Read more...]