Although flowers, candy and clothing are favorites for most grown children to buy their mothers, for most mothers simply visiting with her is the best present of all &151 besides taking your mother out to eat (I’m not kidding! Don’t make her cook!). Here are some little things that you can do to make her online life easier.
If you are just getting started on your family history, you might want to check out Microsoft’s template gallery for some help. There are many programs both expensive and free that you can download to start tracing your family history but even with those programs, Microsoft has a few templates that can be helpful.
Most computer games that you buy are rated. The ratings let parents know what games are appropriate for their children and in some cases themselves. Game names aren’t always as descriptive as you may want. Microsoft Windows 7 gives you the tools to access ratings systems from around the world to help guide you to games you and your family can play without finding objectionable content.
Microsoft has always maintained that Windows Vista sold well despite the bad press it received in the run-up to launch and beyond. However, those figures are now being put into perspective by the Windows 7 sales figures in Europe. To say Windows 7 is proving popular is a huge understatement.
Microsoft has warned users of Google Apps that a new tool for syncing the system to Outlook is faulty. Using the tool unintentionally stops Windows Desktop Search from accessing Outlook messages.
Windows 7 includes an add-on feature to run a virtual copy of XP to take care of application incompatibilities. But the feature is getting mixed feedback, most notably because it won’t work on all PCs.
Both Vista and Windows 7 can easily co-exist on one machine, and the process is easier than you may think. It’s as simple as making sure both operating systems are installed and running efficiently, as well as configuring your system boot-options effectively. Here’s how it’s done.
IIS, or “Internet Information Services,” is an integral part of Windows for any developer, but is also useful for anyone who wants to create things for the Web using a Windows-based machine. Here’s how to install and configure IIS in both XP and Vista.
In trying to clear up some system resources, or simply snooping around your system’s Task Manager, you’ve likely come across the “jusched.exe” process. What exactly is it, and is it safe to delete? Let’s go over its function in Windows and explain a few things.
Some people are finding that while testing Windows 7 the older security software used on XP or Vista do not function correctly in Windows 7. Currently there isn’t much to choose from in the way of security software for Windows 7, but a few companies are providing beta versions of their security suites for Windows 7.
One of the biggest complaints I have heard about the Windows Vista operating system is the number of pre-Vista programs that either won’t run properly, or won’t run at all. There are generally three reasons why this happens.
One of the nice things about Windows Vista is the way that it allows you to directly open your Documents folder without having to know its exact physical location. But what happens if your drive is filling up and you wish to relocate your Documents folder to a different physical location such as a second hard drive? What if you want all your data files in one convenient location for backups? What if you just want to be different?
When setting up a network, either at home or at the office, it may seem daunting when faced with systems that carry varying operating systems. With the proper tools and know-how, it’s easier than you may think.
A prominent question I’m always asked when something goes wrong with Vista is; Why are there so many instances of “svchost.exe” running, is that why it’s so slow? While the answer most likely is yes, it’s important to understand what svchost.exe is and how it work with Vista.
Many who are savvy in the ways of technology find it easy to setup a wired or wireless home network to do a variety of things. On the contrary, many who aren’t so computer-literate find it daunting to take on the task, even though they recognize the benefits of doing so. Hopefully this quick tutorial will help you along the way.
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