Dec 15, 2009 | Vista, Windows7, WinXP
Most people are happy with the changes to the Windows 7 taskbar. It combines the Vista/WinXP taskbar with the Quick Launch bar and expands on them with rich visual feedback when the mouse hovers over the icons and thumbnails pop up. There are more details about the...
Dec 14, 2009 | computers, laptops, netbooks, Windows7
It won’t be long until netbooks take their place as something you’ll be considering as your second or third computer. On January 10, Intel will formally unveil the next-generation processor that will allow netbooks to function at a reasonable speed. Asus, Acer,...
Dec 10, 2009 | Office, Vista, Windows7, WinXP
The ALT key does a few useful things that you haven’t seen yet. Internet Explorer 8 originally was installed with the menu turned off at the top. Few people use the menu and it takes up space onscreen. It’s easy to turn on by right-clicking on the toolbars and...
Dec 8, 2009 | Outlook, SBS, search, Vista, Windows7, WinXP
Windows Search 4 is one of the most valuable services on your computer. It’s highly recommended for everyone using a Windows PC, as well as for servers in small businesses, but it is remarkably difficult to find out if it’s installed and working. I’ll give you some...
Dec 4, 2009 | computers, Dell, hardware, laptops, shopping, Windows7
Let me show you some of the ultrathin notebooks that have caught my eye. There are more on the market and new ones are appearing every week, so this isn’t an endorsement, just an idea of what’s out there. There are a few Dell models that look svelte and sleek. Click...
