What’s New in Windows 7: Window Management

Jan 18, 2009 | 7 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I’ve been playing with Windows 7 on my HP TouchSmart for a few days now. I have to admit – I really like it. One of the most interesting upgrades Microsoft has incorporated is the way windows are managed inside of [...]

Features in the Vista Explorer are Somewhat Lost

Nov 24, 2007 | 9 Comments

The question, as asked by live chatter Alix: I just bought a new laptop that came pre-installed with Vista Business. I upgraded DIRECTLY from 2000, more or less. I have used and still do use it, but I didn’t like it for my personal use. Vista, I am very happy with. My question is… what [...]

Ten Things I Love About Windows Vista

Sep 9, 2006 | 35 Comments

I’m not blind, folks. ReadyBoost. This feature really does make Vista infinitely more responsive. You must pick up an Apacer HT203 2GB stick or two – immediately. I hate its casing, but I can’t argue with the Apacer’s speed. ReadyBoost isn’t just optional – it’s necessary. They should bundle an Apacer 2GB with every copy [...]

Windows Explorer ToolTips

May 29, 2006 | 2 Comments

I don’t know how it happened, but I somehow lost ToolTip functionality in Windows the other day. I’d hover over an icon and NOTHING would show up. Needless to say, I was more than a little perturbed. I did a quick look around the ‘Net and discovered The Elder Geek had an answer that might [...]