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Windows 7 installation flowchart: A successful Windows 7 migration begins with careful planning and decision making. Rick Vanover built a flowchart to guide you through each step.For more information on Windows 7 migration and management issues, be sure to check out our Microsoft Windows blog.; Tags: Flowchart, Migration, Rick Vanover, Windows 7 Migration, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Download resources 2009-10-19
Windows 7: A worthwhile upgrade?: Will Microsoft's Windows 7 succeed where Vista failed? The new operating system offers a new graphical user interface, more reliable power management tools, and better search, but it still might not offer enough to convince PC users to buy it. ZDNet Correspondent Sumi Das talks to Larry Dignan, editor...; Tags: Power Management, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Ed Bott, Sumi Das, Larry Dignan; Videos 2009-09-28
Seven perfectly legal ways to get Windows 7 cheap (or even free): Only suckers pay retail. You don't have to pay full price for Windows 7. Most people have much better options available, if you just know where to look. I've researched deals in three separate categories: upgrade offers available to anyone, special deals just for students, and subscriptions intended for technical...; Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2009-11-06
Windows 7 demo: Windows XP Mode: Is an incompatible program or device standing between you and a Windows 7 upgrade? If you're willing to pay for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition, you might be able to use a clever solution to fool that old code into running in the new OS. Windows XP...; Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott, Windows XP Mode; Videos 2009-09-28
Apple iMac 27-inch: If we could, we'd take points away from this iMac simply because by giving it a 27-inch display Apple threatens our livelihood. You don't need our input to simply walk past the 27-inch iMac on a store shelf and recognize that it's the largest all-in-one currently available, and that it...; Tags: Desktops, Apple Inc., screen size, Apple iMac; Product reviews 2009-10-21

Tune Windows 7 for maximum speed and efficiency: This sample chapter from Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed explains how to monitor Windows 7 system performance and optimize startup, applications, the hard disk, and virtual memory. Title: Windows 7 Unleashed Author: Paul McFedries Chapter 6 "Tuning Windows 7's Performance" ...; Tags: Sams Publishing, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Book chapters 2009-10-20
7 Steps to Windows 7 Migration Success - A Tutorial: With the Windows 7 release now a reality, the question for many organizations is no longer whether to migrate, but how. But what compatibility challenges accompany this new operating system? What tools are available to help? Industry expert Nelson Ruest and systems management appliance provider KACE provide the necessary steps...; Tags: Kace, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Webcasts 2009-10-09
Working with the Windows 7 Registry: In his recently published book Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed, author Paul McFedries introduces a variety of techniques, workarounds, obscure details, and customization tricks to help you get more out of Windows 7. This sample chapter offers a solid introduction to working with the Windows 7 Registry. ...; Tags: Registry, Sams Publishing, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Book chapters 2009-08-26
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor 2.0.3001.0 (Windows): Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC's system, programs and devices to check if it is able to run Windows 7. After a few minutes, the report will let you know if your PC meets the system requirements, if there are any known compatibility issues with your programs and devices,...; Tags: Advisor, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2009-10-19
Windows 7: Tips and Best Practices for Simplified Migration: This white paper outlines best practices for systems administration and IT professionals in healthcare environments. Based on real-life experiences of IT professionals in the medical field, it outlines best practices for IT professionals fighting to keep IT systems healthyâ€”just as they want their patients to be.; Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, IT Professional, Microsoft Windows, Kace, Best Practice; White papers 2009-10-12
MobileMe: MobileMe is the successor to .Mac, Apple's subscription service for publishing photos and other personal content to the Web. It's expected to be released this week along with the 3G-enabled iPhone.Apple will automatically migrate .Mac users to the new service starting at 6 p.m. Pacific on July 9, when accounts...; Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Groupware, MobileMe, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc.; Product reviews 2008-07-09
Windows 7 demo: Search tools: A terabyte here, a terabyte there, and pretty soon you're talking about some pretty serious information overload. It doesn't matter how well organized you are, once your collection of data files and other digital stuff gets big enough, you're going to need some help finding things. ZDNet's Ed Bott takes...; Tags: Search Tool, Terabyte, Tool, Microsoft Windows 7, Search, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott, Windows 7 demo, Search tools; Videos 2009-09-28
Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980: You can't argue with a large-screen, value-priced laptop when it delivers good performance, and looks nice to boot. We appreciated the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960 when we reviewed it in our 2009 back-to-school retail roundup, liking its affordability, large screen, strong battery life, and excellent-sounding speakers. Just a few months later,...; Tags: Keyboards, Microsoft Windows 7, Notebooks, Processors, Toshiba Corp., keyboard, laptop computer, Toshiba Satellite; Product reviews 2009-11-04
Windows 7 demo: Taskbar features: Sociologists say that multitasking has shortened our attention spans and made us more easily distracted than ever. Apparently it's a losing battle. With 4GB or more of memory in the standard Windows PC these days, it's possible to open dozens of windows at once. The challenge for Windows users is...; Tags: Window, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Construction, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott, Windows 7 demo, Taskbar features; Videos 2009-09-28
Can you upgrade an old XP PC to Windows 7? Should you?: My friend Lisa has a four-year-old Sony laptop running Windows XP. This machine, once a triumph of Sony hardware engineering, could easily be deemed ready to retire. But after careful consideration, I decided it was worth upgrading to Windows 7. I tried both a clean install and a new edition...; Tags: Sony Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2009-09-29
Implementing and Administering Windows 7 in the Enterprise: View Available Dates and LocationsIn this exclusive Windows 7 training course, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to successfully install, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers. Through practical labs, you'll get invaluable experience with installation and upgrades, remote access, and the new desktop environment....; Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Training 2009-07-01
Live Webcast: Best Practices for Windows 7 Migration: Migration to Windows 7 is a future reality for most. With XP approaching its end of life and many organizations simply choosing to skip Vista, the new Windows 7 release holds the promise of new features and benefits that include added security, improved manageability and enhanced ease of use. Still,...; Tags: Webcast, Migration, Kace, Best Practice, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Webcasts 2009-07-28
Seven Tips & Tricks For Windows 7â€”Part 1: Seven Tips & Tricks For Windows 7â€”Part 1; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Tip, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; White papers 2009-09-01
What Microsoft won't tell you about Windows 7 licensing: If you're not a lawyer, the subject of Windows licensing can be overwhelmingly confusing. Over many years of studying this stuff, I have learned that Microsoft has buried much of this information in long, dry license agreements and on sites that are available only to partners. Microsoft hasn't assembled this...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2009-11-03
Live Webcast: Are your PCs ready for Windows 7?: Many companies will begin migrating to Windows 7 in 2010. Yet some companies have slowed their PC refresh rate during the last year, leaving them with an older PC fleet. Intel and Lenovo experts will review the true costs of older PCs on the bottom line and why...; Tags: Webcast, PC, Lenovo Group Ltd., Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; Webcasts 2009-10-20