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Windows 7 features for better usability

When it comes to the most widely used operating system, Windows 7 is at the top of the list. In addition to its functionality and business-oriented programs, Windows 7 has many useful features that are unknown to general users who only care about word processing and Internet browsing. These features are very handy and they… Continue reading Windows 7 features for better usability

Making the most out of Windows 7 features

Businesses are reaping the benefits of integrating Windows 7 into their IT systems. Whether it’s word processing, business presentations or data analysis, Windows 7 has the capability to perform much more than you think. In fact, you’re probably not using this multipurpose OS to its full potential, perhaps because you didn’t have the time to… Continue reading Making the most out of Windows 7 features

4 interesting Windows 7 features

Windows 7 is arguably the most popular operating system in the world today for both general and business users. With its easy to use interface and a wide range of installable programs available, Windows 7 is many companies’ number one choice of computer OS. Windows 7 has many amazing features, most of which are little… Continue reading 4 interesting Windows 7 features

What comes after Windows 8? Windows 10!

Since the release of Windows 8, Microsoft has noted that they will be releasing an update to Windows nearly every year. This year, in late September, the company announced the next version of Windows – Windows 10. When it is released users will benefit from a number of useful features being introduced. Here is a… Continue reading What comes after Windows 8? Windows 10!

Windows skips 9 and goes straight to 10!

At the end of September, Microsoft held their now annual Windows event, where they announced the next big version of Windows – Windows 10. While it seems a little odd that they are skipping 9 completely, from what we can see, 10 is shaping up to be the best version of Windows to date. Here… Continue reading Windows skips 9 and goes straight to 10!

Windows 10 announced as 9 is skipped!

In late September, Microsoft introduced the next version of Windows – Windows 10. At the announcement event, the company showed off a number of exciting new features that many users have been requesting. While it will be a while before it is released, here is a brief overview of some of the upcoming features you… Continue reading Windows 10 announced as 9 is skipped!

Tweaking Window’s taskbar

While there are many great features included in Windows 8 and 8.1, one of the more useful, but hardly ever thought about, is the taskbar, which displays all of your useful apps and open apps. Any Windows user is familiar with the bar at the bottom of the screen, but did you know that you… Continue reading Tweaking Window’s taskbar

6 taskbar tips for Windows

Windows 8 and 8.1 are increasingly becoming more popular, with many businesses switching over to the newer system. Often, when Windows 8 is used the office it is switched over to the desktop mode which includes the popular taskbar. Did you know that you can actually change the settings related to this? 1. Add or… Continue reading 6 taskbar tips for Windows

6 Window taskbar tips

Many business users who have upgraded their systems to Windows 8, or 8.1, are quick to forsake the tile-based launch screen for the more familiar desktop mode. One of the reasons for this is because of the taskbar which is at the bottom of almost every version of Windows. This bar holds open and popular… Continue reading 6 Window taskbar tips

Dealing with desktop clutter

A common problem that develops over time with people who have been using their computers for a number of years is that their desktops often become littered with files, shortcuts, folders, and icons. The result is a cluttered look that not only looks messy but can make it harder to find files and can even… Continue reading Dealing with desktop clutter