Archive for the ‘Windows XP’ Category
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Today is my final attempt to encourage all XP users to make the switch to Windows 7. My aim is to show that the differences between the two operating systems aren't mammoth or too confusing but are well worth the switch! In this final blog I will discuss Security and ...
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
Microsoft have released the new Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack for XP or Vista users (PC DVD). The package includes one single license which allows you to install it on 3 different PC's, providing they're running XP or Vista.
Here at Brandstar we've been extremely impressed with the ...
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Today is my penultimate attempt to convince XP users that the transition from XP to Windows 7 is worth it! In this blog I'll discuss the differences in Customise and Personalise, Managing Programs and Windows Update.
Customise and Personalise
There is a huge emphasis on customisation in Windows 7 and it really ...
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Today we're continuing our mission of persuading as many XP users to upgrade to Windows 7. In today's blog I'll go over differences regarding network notifications, user folders, no 'my' and explorer/address bars.
Network Notifications
In XP, network notifications were shown through two 'blinking' messages. Where as Windows 7 has a single ...
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Here at Brandstar we've become massive fans of the new Windows 7, after having a copy in the office for a good few weeks now we've been able to have a good play with it. We think it's time for all XP users to take a step forward and upgrade ...
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
A couple of weeks ago we had the opportunity to setup a Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook, the first Netbook we have been able to setup rather than just play with! Running the Intel® Atom™ Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 533MHz, 512K cache) with 1 GB RAM and a 160GB hard drive ...
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
The table below aims to help you decide which version of Windows 7 would suit you better!
Desired Use/Feature
Home Premium
Professional
Enterprise/Ultimate
Easy day to day use thanks to new improved desktop navigation
Simplified and faster launching of program and access to frequently used documents
Accelerated, straightforward and safer online experience due to Internet Explorer 8
Simply ...
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
The Followthis.info site has been updated, now when you shorten a website link (URL) you have the option of customising the ending. This means that if it is a link that you use regularly then it should be easier to remember. For example, both of the links below redirect you ...
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Wednesday, December 12th, 2007
While on site working on client machines I will often use a number of shortcuts to speed up the job and with clients peering over my shoulder I get a common remark "Wow, how did you do that?". So I thought I would share my most commonly used keyboard shortcuts.
Windows
WinKey ...
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Friday, November 23rd, 2007
During my review of my Dell Vostro machine I started to head into a Windows Vista rant! So I thought instead I would have a dedicated thread in which to rant about it! Although unlike many people ranting about the terribleness of Vista I am actually very impressed with the ...
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