If you’ve got a PC that’s ten years old or more, Windows Vista or 7 won’t run on it, and Windows XP just isn’t a modern operating system. Luckily, there’s an alternative OS out there designed for really old PCs, netbooks, student PCs, and so on.
Share Files Between PCs
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Multiple PCs on the same network, all running Windows Vista or Windows 7, can share files between them easily. Here’s how you set that up.
Are you still using Windows XP? – Prepare Yourself
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April, 2014. Seems like a long way off, doesn’t it? That’s the date that Microsoft will officially end support for Windows XP. If there are any security issues, driver revisions, or bug fixes that need to be made to XP after that point, too bad — Microsoft will have moved on by then. This will render XP unsafe and, eventually, unusable for the majority of PC users.
How do I Keep my PC running Fast? Tips from Russ Pitts
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Today’s PCs are more powerful than ever, but we’re increasingly using them for more and more. If you’re serious about gaming, everyday wear and tear on your PC could be wreaking havoc on your rig. What might have been a top-of-the-line gaming powerhouse a year ago could be sucking wind like a plumber running up the stairs today if you’re not taking care of it properly.
Install Windows 7 to a Netbook
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Netbooks, being inexpensive laptops, don’t have optical drives. But sometimes you’d like to install Windows 7 to one. Here’s how you do that.
Top Web Apps for Windows – Save Time and Money
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There are free, web-based alternatives out there to expensive desktop software. Learn about Google Docs and more in this clickable, interactive video.
How Popular is Windows 7 for PCs? – Infographic
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It’s been almost two years since the release of Windows 7. So how widespread is Windows 7, what is it doing for businesses that adopt it, and how has it grown compared to other OSes? Check out this new infographic for more on this fascinating subject.
Print to your Printer from Anywhere
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Google Cloud Print is a useful feature in Google Chrome that allows you to print to a printer from any other Google Chrome instance you’re logged into.
How to Upgrade from XP to Windows 7 (Video)
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Because Windows Vista was skipped over by many, the upgrade path of the average user often takes them from Windows XP to Windows 7. Find out how upgrading works in this interactive video.
Turn Off User Account Control
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There’s a popup that appears whenever you try to modify your Windows Vista or Windows 7 PC. It’s called User Account Control Here’s how to adjust it.
Turn your Laptop into a Desktop
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There are a few simple steps to make your laptop PC function more like a desktop PC, including the use of external devices.
Track your Laptop
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If your laptop gets stolen or lost, it’s important to have tracking software on it. PREY is a good free choice to get your PC back.
Try Out Windows 8
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Windows 8 is the latest thing from Microsoft. There’s a developer preview out that you can use to test out this new OS before buying it.
Fix a Stuck Printer Queue
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Printers can be a pain to manage in Windows. Often, print jobs will get stuck with no obvious way to fix them. Here’s how to unstick your printer queue.
Make a Windows Recovery CD
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If your PC crashes and you don’t have your Windows disc, all is not lost. You can make a recovery disc from Windows Vista or Windows 7 using any blank disc.
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