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, 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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Saturday, August 8th, 2009
Here at Brandstar we always think it's worthwhile trying to learn a few shortcuts to make your computer use faster and less complicated. Below are a few of our favourite shortcuts for the New Windows 7!
Windows logo key () + Spacebar = Preview the desktop
Windows logo key () + X ...
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Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Microsoft are set to release their new operating system Windows 7 on October 22nd 2009! Copies are now open for pre-ordering from a variety of retailers at a great discounted price! You can purchase Windows 7 Home Premium E from £44.99 (saving 38%) and Windows 7 Professional E from £89.99 ...
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Thursday, July 16th, 2009
So a few weeks ago, I (Graham) went to London to visit Microsoft and listen to what they had to say about Windows 7 and I was impressed I have to say. Yes I was a fan already and contemplating putting it on my normal work laptop but hadn't quite ...
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009
With Windows 7 just around the corner (release date is 22nd October) it is time for us to start thinking ... is it worth upgrading? Is it worth waiting for it, etc etc.
If you are using the Release Candidate of Windows 7 then you can try things as they go ...
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2008
Happy New Year to Everyone from Brandstar Uk!!
Well 2008 is just about underway, some of us still recovering from all the festivities I am sure, and undoubtedly the diets will begin shortly :)
I thought I would write a post with what to expect from Brandstar in 2008, some new and ...
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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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Tuesday, December 4th, 2007
A friend who is an avid Windows user read my post Windows Vista - What I think! and said.."How about writing something to say what you think about the various versions of Windows Vista?". Which I thought would be a pretty useful post! So here goes :)
There are four retail ...
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