Saturday, November 28th, 2009
In previous versions of Windows it could be a tedious task managing music, photos, documents and other files that are scattered in different directories on your hard drive. Today we're going to look at the new Libraries feature in Windows 7 that allows you to organize folders from multiple locations ...
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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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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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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
It seems a long time ago that I installed the Beta of Windows 7 here in the office and was very impressed and when the launch date was announced it felt like ages away but we are here!
Windows 7 officially launches today is this going to be the next Windows ...
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
Jump List's are used very heavily in Windows 7. A Jump List is just a list of your most used or recently used documents from that program. However, Windows 7 now allows you to access this via the task bar at the bottom of the page! To open simply press ...
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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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