Just came across this page on the Microsoft Windows site called “20 PC Shortcuts You Need to Know”. I thought I knew every keyboard shortcut there was but I actually learned a few new ones after reading this.
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Windows 7 hidden treasures: Problem Steps Recorder
The “Problem Steps Recorder” or PSR is one of those little free programs that should of been in every version of Windows since 3.1. Unfortunately, it only comes with Windows 7. The PSR in short could save you some pain when troubleshooting problems and is worth spending time to learn how to use it.
More versions of Windows are set to expire this year
There are obviously a lot of people still using old versions of Windows operating systems. So if your still using XP or Windows 2000 and need some more encouragement to upgrade, here is some news that might help push you forward.
Office 2010 Public Beta now available
If you want to live on the edge, you can download the Office 2010 Public Beta. Like any beta software, download and install at your own risk. From what I can tell so far, its a stable beta although not everything works.
Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool saves the day
Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool is one of those seldom used tools that very few people have ever heard about. In fact, I couldn’t remember when the last time I even used it but I do remember that it saved the day back then.
Windows 7 is here!
I have been sounding the horn since late last year as a beta tester about W7 and its finally here! Officially released today, October 22nd 2009! I realize that this has been said before, but it really can’t be understated this time; “Windows 7 is the best Microsoft Operating System Ever”!
Checkout Amazon’s Windows 7 Resource Center
Just found Amazon’s “Windows 7 Resource Center”. Click here: Windows 7 Resource Center
You can find pricing, a quick chart on choosing the right version, and other links. They even have a Windows 7 Blog if you really still cant decide.
Tips for using Windows 7 system image backup
In previous post, I wrote about ways to protect your data using regular backups and online backups. These tasks are easy to setup and run on a regular basis and should be part of everyone’s regular monthly tasks. However these types of “backup” can’t backup your software, data, and operating system all in one shot.
Quick Windows 7 upgrade tips
I’ve installed W7 on over 50 times and I haven’t run into any major issues so far myself. However, I keep hearing from and seen others with problems doing the upgrade option to W7. Mostly hardware compatibility issues and software problems, especially with some XP programs. Almost all of these problems can be avoided however, with some simple preplanning. If you’re going to do the upgrade yourself, don’t just jump into it and pop the DVD in your system and fire it up. These 3 tips will make the process smoother and hopefully error free:
Update on the Windows 7 RTM
Looks like Microsoft will come thru finally with a Windows 7 Family Pack. Starting on October 22nd the price for the Windows 7 Family Pack will be $149.99 for 3 Windows 7 Home Premium licenses. That’s huge for those of us who have more than one machine and a great value.
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Cibertek’s Top Anti-Virus for 2009
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Keep your data safe with Online Data Storage
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Windows 7 goes RTM and updates pricing!
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The Dream Machine 2009 Project
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Useful website of the week #5: Pandora.com
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Soluto – Software Pick of the Week
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OpenDNS goes Deluxe!
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New Cibertek site is now online!
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Announcing a new WordPress theme for Cibertek Blog
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New on-demand virus detection results for 2010
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Laura Oppenheimer: Hi! Thanks for helping get out the word about O...
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The Cibertek: Unfortunately, I never did finish this project. I...
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Andrew: Did you ever get this to work? I'm also looking at...
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Geek12: Useful list. Thanks. I can also recommend Handy...
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Sully: the first think i back up on my Windows 7 is my pr...
