Archive for February, 2010
Windows 7 provides a simple and effective Backup and Restore
We all know we should backup our system and files regularly in order to avoid any disastrous results yet a small minority of us actually do. The cliched saying that they are two types of computer users, those that backup and those that never lost anything is blunt and to the point – it’s only [...]
Search for software updates with CNET TechTracker
I’ve already discussed how an application like Device Doctor can help you maintain up to date device drivers for your hardware but perhaps you were left wondering – is there a similar application for installed software? Even though this is a rhetorical question I’m still going to answer it by saying yes, there are actually [...]
Keep your drivers fresh with Device Doctor
Microsoft has gotten immensely better at aiding users in keeping their system drivers current. Through Windows Update, Microsoft often pushes out updated video or printer drivers for devices detected on your computer. This one-stop shop is quite handy and chips away at the level of geekery needed to keep a system performing optimally. Unfortunately for [...]
Gain control over your Windows 7 Libraries
I’ve written a few times about the new Libraries feature in Windows 7 – simply it’s highly useful once you’ve got your head wrapped around the notion. However, once you’ve fully embraced the concept and begun to rely on it in your day to day activities it’s not long before you find out how restrictive [...]
Automatically rotate desktop wallpapers in Windows 7
Desktop wallpapers are one of the easiest and most visually satisfying ways to customize your computer experience. High quality wallpapers are a huge deal – there are dozens of dozens of sites dedicated to providing just that. While it took Microsoft several iterations of Windows, they’ve finally brought about some a nice enhancement to wallpapers [...]
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