Windows 7 64-Bit: Is it safer?
When most people decided to choose a 64-bit version of Windows over a 32-bit version their reasoning is usually performance-based, however according to a recent article on ComputerWorld there could be another reason. Read more
Windows 7 Upgrade: Which to choose?
The time has finally come where you can ditch your annoying and poor performing Windows Vista for something a little more reliable. Microsoft recently launched Windows 7, which comes with two discs, 32-bit and 64-bit. This has led to confusion, as users are not sure what to choose. Read more
Windows 7 vs Windows XP: Netbook Battery Test
When it comes to Windows operating systems, there is no denying that the most popular is XP; the OS just don’t want to die. When Vista was launched it was dogged by bad reviews and poor performance, this then paved the way for Windows 7. The new OS can even work on netbooks and is thought to be more energy efficient. Read more
Kindle App for PC: Beta Available, Mac Version Coming Soon
Back in later October we heard how Amazon were planning to release a Kindle app for Windows sometime soon, the Kindle application is now live and can be obtained here. Read more
Active Media’s SaberTooth S4 SSD Series
Active Media have recently unveiled a new line of upgrade SSDs, this new series is called the SaberTooth S4 series, and are said to be compatible with Eee PC models S101, 900, 900A, 901, and 1000. Read more
Window 7 Success: Good OS or Big Discounts
We already knew that Windows 7 would see healthy sales and according to NPD Group, a market researcher, the latest OS from Microsoft has shifted 234 percent more copies than Vista did in its first few days of release. There are a number of reasons for this, but what are they. Read more
Mozilla Firefox update will differ from Google Chrome
It has been reported that Mozilla are planning a major update to their Firefox browser, in which they will focus specifically on the appearance and interface aspects of the browser. Read more
Windows 7 Upgrade: Installation failures fixed with workaround
A number of Windows users wishing to upgrade to Windows 7 have been suffering with installation failures, this is not the start that Microsoft had hoped with its new OS. This problem has been occurring when users attempt to do a clean install and wipe all data from the hard drive. Read more
Windows 7: Upgrade problems continue for users
It has been over a week now since the launch of Microsoft’s Windows 7 software, and although we reported on upgrade problems for some users last week, it appears as if the problems are far from over. Read more
Windows 7: Microsoft blame users for problems
Following on from the news that some of you were experiencing difficulties when upgrading to the new Windows 7 operating system from Vista, it has been reported that Microsoft have placed the blame on the users, labelling it as ‘user confusion’ rather than a fault on their part. Read more
Windows 7: Endless reboots cause problems for users
Following on from the worldwide rollout of Microsoft’s newest operating system, Windows 7, it has been reported that many users are suffering from problems, relating to endless automatic reboots during the upgrade process. Read more
Windows 7: Breaking Sales Records
Todays news has been dominated by Windows 7 related articles, the software has proven to be so successful that according to Amazon Windows 7 was the “biggest grossing pre-order product of all time”. Read more
HP Fully Backing Windows 7
October 22, 2009
Filed under News
Following today’s release of Microsoft’s Windows 7, HP have now announced that they will now offer Windows 7 on their entire range of computer systems. Read more
Microsoft Security Essentials Makes Headway: 1.5 million downloads
Following the recent launch of Microsoft latest anti-malware solution (Microsoft Security Essentials), Microsoft have now begun to release some information regarding the popularity of the software. Read more
Microsoft’s New Security Software and Windows 7 users
According to an article posted on the PC Pro website, almost half the users who have downloaded the free Microsoft Security Essentials have been running the new Microsoft operating system, Windows 7. Read more
Windows 7 Upgrade: Making it easier
Windows 7 is due out next week, and this new operating system will hopefully turn the fortunes of Microsoft. Going on a number of our recent posts, the early signs of Windows 7 certainly look good; the new OS is faster and runs much smoother than its predecessor, Vista. Read more
Adesso WKB-4000BB: SlimTouch Bluetooth Keyboard
October 15, 2009
Filed under Computers, Input Devices
A new Bluetooth keyboard has recently been revealed on HotHardware, the keyboard is made by Adesso and is called the WKB-4000BB, its more descriptive name is “”SlimTouch Bluetooth Keyboard”. Read more
Microsoft Windows 7 rollout will not affect Apple
According to a recent article on ComputerWorld experts believe that when Windows 7 officially launches later this month (October 22nd), it will not affect Apple’s Mac sales, you can see ComputerWorld’s article here.
This information is based on the impact that previous Windows versions have had on Apple’s trade, it seems that most of the time a new Windows OS release actually boosts Apple’s sales, here’s a statement one analyst made “In fact, [Microsoft's launches] almost act like a delayed accelerant on Mac sales.”
When Windows Vista was released it had a great impact on Mac sales, this is probably due to the extremely poor impact that Vista made, since then Vista has became a lot more stable, however for many converts its too little too late.
Personally I feel that Windows 7 may affect Apple more than what experts believe, the hype around Windows 7 in my opinion is greater than it ever was for Windows Vista, and the OS itself will in my opinion be adopted by a lot more companies then Vista was ever introduced too.
Do you think that Windows 7’s launch will have a detrimental impact on Apple’s Mac sales?
Windows 7 Boot Speed
Over at TGDaily a flame war has begun against the self proclaimed “PC Tune-Up Experts” iolo technologies, after the statements which we reported on the 9th. iolo is making claim that Windows 7 boots 42% slower than its older brother Windows Vista. Read more
Windows 7 OS slower than Vista on boot up
Microsoft has been telling us for some time that the new Windows 7 Operating System is a vast improvement over Vista in all areas. One area of importance to us are boot up times, in was suggested that Windows 7 would be much faster at booting up than its predecessor, it seems that this information was wrong. Read more