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Windows 7 hidden treasures: Problem Steps Recorder

by The Cibertek on 22. Feb, 2010 in Tools, Windows

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.

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Microsoft Security Essentials gets a high rating on AV-Comparatives

Microsoft Security Essentials gets a high rating on AV-Comparatives

by The Cibertek on 09. Dec, 2009 in Security, Software

Ever since I wrote this post back in July: “Is WSE the antivirus you’ve been waiting for?” I, have been waiting for AV-Comparatives to give it its blessing.

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Windows 7 is here!

Windows 7 is here!

by The Cibertek on 22. Oct, 2009 in Software, Windows

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”!

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Update on the Windows 7 RTM

Update on the Windows 7 RTM

by The Cibertek on 13. Aug, 2009 in News, Software, Windows

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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Windows 7 goes RTM and updates pricing!

Windows 7 goes RTM and updates pricing!

by cibertek on 27. Jul, 2009 in News, Software, Windows

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!

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Is WSE the antivirus you’ve been waiting for?

Is WSE the antivirus you’ve been waiting for?

by cibertek on 25. Jul, 2009 in Security

In a few short months Microsoft will release for direct-download, a totally free and good anti-virus program. The old and almost useless program called “OneCare” is gone as of June 30th.

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3 Ways to Synchronize your Files

3 Ways to Synchronize your Files

by cibertek on 09. Jul, 2009 in Networking, Software

Share Microsoft has three ways to synchronize and share files and they’re all free: Live Mesh, Live Sync, and SkyDrive.  Only SkyDrive and Live Mesh sync files in the “cloud” and allow you to share files with others.   Together though, they represent another one of those hidden Microsoft treasures that no one knows about.  Unless [...]

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