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Windows 7 hidden treasures: Problem Steps Recorder

Windows 7 hidden treasures: Problem Steps Recorder

Posted 22 February 2010 | By CibertekAdmin | Categories: Tools, Windows | No Comments

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

More versions of Windows are set to expire this year

Posted 19 February 2010 | By CibertekAdmin | Categories: News, Windows | No Comments

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

Office 2010 Public Beta now available

Posted 14 December 2009 | By CibertekAdmin | Categories: News, Software, Windows | No Comments

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 saves the day

Posted 14 December 2009 | By CibertekAdmin | Categories: Tools, Videos, Windows | No Comments

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!

Windows 7 is here!

Posted 22 October 2009 | By CibertekAdmin | Categories: Software, Windows | 2 Comments

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

Posted 01 October 2009 | By cibertek | Categories: News, Windows | No Comments

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

Tips for using Windows 7 system image backup

Posted 07 September 2009 | By CibertekAdmin | Categories: Software, Windows, maintenance | No Comments

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

Quick Windows 7 upgrade tips

Posted 27 August 2009 | By CibertekAdmin | Categories: Featured, Windows | No Comments

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

Posted 13 August 2009 | By CibertekAdmin | Categories: News, Software, Windows | 2 Comments

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.

Home Server Powerpak 3 Beta released

Home Server Powerpak 3 Beta released

Posted 28 July 2009 | By CibertekAdmin | Categories: Software, Technology, Windows | No Comments

If you running Windows Home Server, Powerpak 3 Beta is now available. The main reason for the update is the new Windows 7 integration. WHS will be able to backup AND restore full Windows 7 images, integrate with the W7 libraries, and use Windows Search 4. It also includes some new features [...]

Windows 7 goes RTM and updates pricing!

Windows 7 goes RTM and updates pricing!

Posted 27 July 2009 | By cibertek | Categories: Featured, News, Software, Windows | 5 Comments

If you haven’t heard, last Wednesday Microsoft announced that Windows 7 was “Released to Manufacturing” (RTM). This means that the final version or build has been set and the master copy was sent to the factory to be packaged and released to the public. Finally!