7 ways Windows 7 helps you finish your work faster

March 29, 2010
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Microsoft has published an article with some tips of working smarter and getting your work done a little quicker.  Some are great for laptops (power management tips) and others are more general.  Take a look, I’m sure there is something for you.
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20 essential PC shortcuts for Windows 7

March 25, 2010
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Microsoft has published an article with some essential shortcuts, some as basic as Ctrl-C/V for Copy/Paste to windows management, taskbar management and more.  Check it out here and as always, if you have any windows 7 questions, please leave a comment and I will get back to you.

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Tips and advice for using wireless networks more safely

March 11, 2010
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Microsoft is not always associated with “security” but their latest Security Newsletter contains some articles regarding wireless security which are good.
3 Basic tips for your home wireless network
4 Basic tips for using public wireless networks (Wi Fi)
Security tips for Bluetooth devices
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5 Ways to Stretch Laptop Battery Runtime

March 5, 2010
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The jkOnTheRun blog has a good article on how to stretch the battery life on your laptop.  Dimming the screen is a no-brainer, but who would have thought to put a movie on a USB drive (or SD card if your laptop has a universal card reader).  Turning off Blue Tooth and other hardware is [...]

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What is the Registry?

March 3, 2010

Lifehacker has a great post about the Windows Registry.  The registry is a database of all Windows Operating System settings and application settings.  If it gets corrupt, it can stop Windows from booting and you may have to reinstall Windows.  For many reasons, typical users should leave the registry alone, but there are times when [...]

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