Introducing WindowsBytes – A tech blog with quick tips
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 6:02 am
So for all of those who read Online Tech Tips, you know that my articles are usually pretty long and go a little more in-depth about the topic. I’ve always found that this way of writing helps beginners understand tech stuff more easily.
But there are many times when a long article is not always needed. Unfortunately, until now, I’ve mostly just skipped those tips and written about more substantial things.
But for those of you who prefer small posts with links or quick tips pointing you to all the other great stuff on the Internet, I have created a new website.
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From Windows XP to 7, The new Start Menu
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 5:51 am
For those of us who held fast to XP, moving to the new Windows 7 operating system presents various challenges. Whether it is your average home user type person, or groups of employees in a business setting, migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 is not a walk in the park. From locating files and folders to acclimating to the new graphical interface, there is a learning curve between the old and the new.
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How to use the Windows 7 Snipping Tool
Posted on October 28, 2009 at 5:53 am
Screen capture programs have been a longstanding software need for Windows users. Anyone who wanted to show a “how to” instruction set, compare Desktop screens, or various other reasons, found themselves in the market for the ability to take screen shots. With Windows, one can use the Print Screen function, paste the image into Paint, and then edits the screen image. However, doing this in repetition proves cumbersome and time consuming.
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99 of the best freeware programs
Posted on October 27, 2009 at 6:55 am
If you don’t already know, I have a second blog that I run called Help Desk Geek that focuses on providing tips to IT professionals.
Previously, I wrote an article on that site called 99 ways to make your computer blazingly fast that listed out 99 performance tips, registry hacks, and free programs you could use to make your computer as fast as possible.
Since that article was really popular, I decided to write another 99 list post, but this time focused on freeware programs that you may have not heard of.
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Windows 7 – Enable or disable hibernation
Posted on October 27, 2009 at 5:43 am
In Windows 7, if you want to enable hibernation, it’s not as easy as it used to be in Windows XP. Now if you go to Power Options in Windows 7, there is no longer any tab for Hibernate.
In Windows 7 actually, there is not even a mention of hibernation, only the new Sleep mode.
You can enable the hibernate option in Windows 7 in two different ways, either via the Power Options dialog or via the command prompt.
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6 reasons why you should buy Windows 7 Ultimate
Posted on October 26, 2009 at 5:27 am
We all know that Windows 7 came out with a slew of different options and although all versions contain the same integrated basic applications and many of the same multimedia features, the Ultimate edition includes greater security and emphasizes the needs of more demanding users.
Let me list down the exclusive features of the Ultimate edition and see if it is worth the money.
1. BitLocker – We have wrote about BitLocker before and it is very useful for securing data on mobile disks thru encryption. Administrators can set data protection for any removable storage device upon which users want to write data.
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