Archive for the 'Windows 7' Category

Windows 7 Tricks Top Tips and Tweaks

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Use hidden international wallpapers and themes
When you first install Windows 7, it asks for your language, time and currency. Based on your responses, it installs a set of wallpapers and themes. If you choose English (United States) for your time and currency format, for example, the available desktop backgrounds and themes will include a United […]

Microsoft confirms Windows 7 install trick is legal

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Microsoft today confirmed that users can apply a workaround trick to do a clean install of Windows 7 on a blank hard drive as long as they toe the licensing line.
In a blog post earlier this week, Eric Ligman, who works in Microsoft’s worldwide partner group, took exception to stories that showed people how […]

Windows 7 explained: ultimate tips and tricks

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

So, you’ve just installed Windows 7. What to do first? Follow our handy guide and we’ll show you all the whizzy new features worth showing off to your mates.
Shake that mouse!
Open a few windows then hold one of them as if dragging it around the screen. Give it a shake while still holding it, and […]