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How to Use Windows XP on a New PC
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed One of the callers during our live stream the other night was asking about new hardware. He wants to put Windows XP on a newer machine but keeps receiving a BSOD every time he tries. He prefers XP over Windows 7 [...]
Microsoft History
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Community member Scott emailed me recently to ask for my help with a documentary he is creating about Microsoft. He knows that I’ve been using Microsoft since the days of DOS, and wanted to get my thoughts on a few questions [...]
Who Loves Windows Vista?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed During a recent live call, Charles nearly knocked me out of my chair when he proclaimed that he LOVES Windows Vista. I was honestly shocked, especially since the calls were supposed to be about Windows 7. Charles stated emphatically that he [...]
What Does Windows 7 Bring to the Table?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed During live calls recently, the main topic of discussion was Windows 7. Ross was happy to get through, and immediately asked what he felt I think Windows 7 brings to the table for an average or intermediate computer user. I have [...]
Best Buy and Windows 7
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed With the advent of Windows 7 going public, I opened the phone lines up. People called in to talk about anything and everything related to Windows 7. Danny Minick is a long-time member of our community, and now apparently has a [...]
Windows 7 Thoughts
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I took several live calls the other night, talking to people about Windows 7. Mitchell was one of the callers. He absolutely loves Windows 7. He’s been a Windows user for many years, and never did like Vista. He started using [...]
How to Run Windows XP on a USB Drive
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed What is your favorite operating system? XP has been a great operating system. I think it’s been around as long as I’ve been alive. You may be attached to it, along with your computer. Did you know that Windows XP doesn’t [...]
Can a Windows Vista PC Run Windows XP Instead?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed They say that when God closes a door, he makes you use Windows. Of course, it depends on what kind of God you have as to what version he makes you use. My God would make you use Windows 7. Your [...]
What’s New in Windows 7: A Lot!!
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Yes, I’m now running Windows 7 on my HP TouchSmart PC, instead of using Vista. I knew that the Beta had been released, after hundreds of you had come pouring into our chat room asking if I had used it yet [...]
Do You Think Windows Will Last?
There’s been an interesting discussion going on over at Geeks surrounding the future of Windows. There are hot tempers on both sides of this coin, so I had to ask some other friends to chime in with what they thought, as well. As long as it comes with almost every PC you buy..then yes – [...]
What Would You Like to See in Windows 7?
Much talk is surrounding the upcoming Windows 7. People are blogging loud and proud about what we feel should be (and should not be) included in the next release. Many people have sounded off about this, so let’s take a peek at what they’re saying. Consumer level support for Hyper-V technology – but it will [...]
Top Five Tips for Installing Windows XP
Even with the advent of Vista, many people are still installing (and even re-installing) Windows XP. Normally, it’s a relatively easy and painless process. But, as with anything, something could always go wrong. Brandon sent in this top five list for installing XP for anyone who may find themselves needing to do so. Use a [...]
Have You or Are You Switching from PC to Mac?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed If I don’t say this right, people will be upset. I know that some will chastise me for even doing this video. What I’m referring to is a situation that you may have either found yourself in… or will in the [...]
Windows XP SP3 Install Woes
Since the official release of SP3 for Windows XP, much has been written on the subject: both positive and negative. Some people have installed the update without a hitch, while still others have had nothing but problems. I recently received an interesting email from Wayne, with his thoughts and troubles while attempting the install on [...]
What’s the Best OS for Data Storage and Stability?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I received the following email the other day from a chat regular who goes by the handle of Woomis: Yesterday, I was consulting a client about OS choices. If storage failure rate was 0%… What OS would you trust to store [...]
