Feeling Geeky? – Watch this video of upgrading through every version of windows
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011Feeling rather proud to be a Windows user and a bit nostalgic ... who wants to re-install DOS at this point?!
Feeling rather proud to be a Windows user and a bit nostalgic ... who wants to re-install DOS at this point?!
Internet Explorer 9 (Beta) – What’s new?
Saturday, September 25th, 2010We recently downloaded the Beta Version of the New Internet Explorer 9 (IE9). Whilst it's not the final version for release it gives us all a good idea of what to expect from the final release of the software. Here's a our views on the program and a little bit ...
Top 10 Free Apps that Windows Users Can’t live without
Sunday, March 28th, 2010Here are our top 10 free apps for Windows Users: Malwarebytes - an easy-to-use, simple and effective anti-malware application which is designed to quickly detect, destroy and prevent malware. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. Related Posts - ...
Tip – Secret Items on Windows 7 Send To Menu
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009Most 0f us have used to Send To function when you right click on a folder/file. However, as you know when you do this the locations available to send the item to are limited. Which is where today's tip comes in... Here is the typical right click 'send to' options available ...
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack
Friday, November 13th, 2009Microsoft 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 ...
Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 7
Saturday, August 8th, 2009Here 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 ...
Which Windows 7 Package Is Right For You?
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009The 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 ...
FAQ: Should I wait for Windows 7?
Monday, July 27th, 2009Yes! Windows 7 is set to be released 22nd October and we think it's brilliant. New machines now with vista would are more than capable of running Windows 7. However, you'll have to buy it as a separate system. Look out for some big manufacturers that may do a deal ...
Save money now by ordering your copy of Windows 7!
Saturday, July 25th, 2009Microsoft 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 ...
FAQ: Is Vista as bad as the media suggests?
Monday, July 20th, 2009No, we love it. But be aware that Windows 7 is just around the corner, if you can hold out until the end of the year it might be worth it. Otherwise, buy a machine that is capable of running Windows 7!
