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Farewell, CTIA; Now, it's (Windows 7) party time

Sounds a bit too geeky?A Windows 7 party just appears so sad... really hope he is just joking!LOLok you're not being serious right??? You're just making fun of those stupid windows 7 party ideas they have right?and yes you are a mactardNice!I do have a Windows 7 theme in Windows...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, CTIA, Mactard, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, taskbar

Discussion threads 2009-10-08

Windows 7 in action: do more with the taskbar and Jump Lists

Have you tried pinning a recycle bin to the taskbar?In Vista and XP I wound up using a convoluted method of creating a special toolbar just for the recycle bin. But you can only do functions like emptying the bin by right clicking, and you have to take care to...

Tags: Apple Mac OS, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Inc., taskbar, dock, Xerox Corp., Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-05

Are you ready to ditch XP for Windows 7?

Are you ready to ditch XP for Windows 7?So there goes the "familiarity" argument.And if people have to change, they may as well make the jump to Linux instead of the jump to Win7.They'll save a lot of time and money that way, and get lots of free support.And they...

Tags: Operating systems, Application servers, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-01

Does the new Windows 7 taskbar look like the KDE 4 taskbar?

Does the new Windows 7 taskbar look like the KDE 4 taskbar?Tomato TomatoThey both share similarities with Vista. There is an underlying insinuation that Microsoft "stole" from KDE. I think its quite obvious that KDE is heavily inspired by Vista - only a true Linux fan would never know as...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, KDE, KDE 4, KDE 4 taskbar, taskbar, new Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-12-29

10 top tweaks for Windows Vista

10 top tweaks for Windows VistaNice - thanks for putting this together Ed!Nice - thanks for putting this together Ed! any chance of making this a down loadable document?Smart power user setupThis should provide a lot of folks a number of "easy access" ideas and handy shortcuts for better Vistaland...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), taskbar, Microsoft Windows Vista, toolbar, desktop, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-06-11

Additional Resources

7 Taskbar Tweaker (Windows)

This programs enables you to tweak your Windows 7 taskbar. Some of the features let users: display the standard window menu on right click instead of jump list; close or focus a window on middle click instead of running a new instance; dDisable grouping of windows by file path or...

Tags: Window, Microsoft Windows, RaMMicHaeL, Construction

Software downloads 2009-11-05

7 Taskbar Tweaker (64-bit) (Windows)

This programs enables you to tweak your Windows 7 taskbar. Some of the features let users: display the standard window menu on right click instead of jump list; close or focus a window on middle click instead of running a new instance; dDisable grouping of windows by file path or...

Tags: 64-bit, Window, Microsoft Windows, RaMMicHaeL, Construction

Software downloads 2009-11-05

goScreen 6.0.0.306 (Windows)

Organize and add space to your computer's desktop by creating up to 80 virtual screen pages. Run each application, or group of applications on a separate screen. Never minimize any of the applications, never close any of them. When you switch screen pages, all running Windows programs just disappear from...

Tags: Andrei Gourianov, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-03

Yes, Ubuntu can absolutely be the default Windows alternative

This "commercial" spoof is much betterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-22EpQOm8c:)2010: Year of Linux!!!*snickers*Dawson, you're such a tool.AwesomeNot a fan of South Park but that was hilarious.Chrome OSChrome OS isn't vaporware. It's actively developed, and you can download the beta here:http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Chrome-OS-50930.shtmlI had hopes Google was going to push out something special, kind of like...

Tags: Operating systems, Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu, operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome, Microsoft Windows 7, Linux, netbook, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Netbooks worth the upgrade to Windows 7? Heck yes!

my thoughts"As I wrote the day that 7 launched, 'Windows 7 is just another OS.'"An article sitting at a -1 rating (out of 33 people) as I type this, and with quite a bit of Talkback discussion. Not exactly a shining pillar of truth."Most netbooks ship with Windows XP Home...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Boot-time, Waking Up, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Netbooks worth, Heck Yes

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

AnVir Task Manager Free 6.1.1 (Windows)

Process and startup manager. Remove spyware and trojans, speed up Windows boot time, increase PC performance, learn more about what is going on under the hood. Monitor and manage processes, services, startup programs, internet connections, DLLs, drivers, locked files. Dynamic icons in tray for CPU, memory and disk load. Automatically...

Tags: Startup Program, System Tray, Anvir Software, Microsoft Windows, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Software, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-26

1st Security Agent 9.3 (Windows)

1st Security Agent is a password-protected security utility to secure Windows-based computers. Restrict access to Control Panel, including Display, Network, Passwords, Printers, System, Add/Remove Programs, etc. Disable Start Menu items, hide drives, disable the DOS prompt, boot keys, real DOS mode, Registry editing, taskbar, task manager, and network access, hide...

Tags: Password, Password Protection, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-24

Corporate Network Security 2.7 (Windows)

Protect PC workstations over your network with Corporate Network Security. Also, it allows you to apply executable patches to your workstations remotely, and schedule reboots, shutdowns, and Windows Explorer restarts. The workstations are controlled from a single administrator's computer from almost everywhere where you have access to the TCP/IP-based network...

Tags: PC Workstation, Network, Network Security, Microsoft Windows, F Key Solutions, Workstations, Internet, Networking

Software downloads 2009-10-23

1st Security Administrator-Pro 13.3 (Windows)

Restrict access to Windows applications, protect PC, and password-protect boot with 1st Security Administrator. This is the best professional password-protected security utility to apply access restrictions to PC, and to protect your privacy stopping others from tampering with your desktop. Deny access to Control Panel and its applets, disable interruption...

Tags: Security Administrator, PC, Microsoft Windows, F Key Solutions, Desktops, Internet, Security Administration, Security, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-23

Advanced Security Administrator 13.3 (Windows)

Protect your computer and restrict access to Internet with Security Administrator. This nice password-protected security utility enables you to impose a variety of access restrictions to protect your privacy and stop others from tampering with your PC. You can deny access to each individual component of several Control Panel applets,...

Tags: Security Administrator, Password, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Ixis, Internet, Productivity, Security Administration, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-23

Windows 7 killer deals commence; 7 days of PC specials, $30 OS upgrade

That Best Buy deal ain't bad at all......stop Geek Squad at the door take the merchandise pop in the Ubuntu CD's and I'm ready to go. Thanks Win 7 for the cheap hardware.Apple should be offering deals now, tooJust to steal some thunder from the Win 7 (vista 2.0) over-hype.Fanboi...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Media Center PCs, Operating systems, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Snow Leopard, Media Center PC

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

(Windows 7's Aero in pictures)

YuckyuckWindows 7Looks alot better than the Windows Vista inteferface. Cannot wait to upgrade!Re: Pics 3, 5, & 6 description mistakesAero Peek is the feature that lets you peek at windows and the desktop when you hover over a task bar thumbnail, an alt+tab thumbnail, or the show desktop panel at...

Tags: visual noise, Microsoft Windows 7, Aero Glass, Microsoft Windows, desktop, Aero Peek

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

Nimi Visuals 10.3 (Windows)

Windows effect and customization engine offering over 57 inbuilt amazing effects like launchers, jelly windows, transparent windows, snow, blurred taskbar and many other check webpage for more information. As well as advanced repository system for installing, managing and autoupdating 3rd part customization software, NV plugins, desktop scripts, wallpapers and even...

Tags: Window, Nimi, Construction, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-16

Michael Dell - Loves Windows 7, slams netbooks

O.o[i]Looks like Michael Dell is pushing for people to upgrade to the newest Dell laptops/desktops and Windows 7.[/i]He has to. It's how they make money.RE: Michael Dell - Loves Windows 7, slams netbooksNetbooks are about travel and portability. Am I going to give up my quadcore desktop? ...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Dell Computer Corp., Michael Dell, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-14

DisplayFusion 3.1.5 (Windows)

DisplayFusion will make your dual monitor or triple monitor experience smooth and painless. With DisplayFusion you can add a taskbar to every monitor that works and looks just like the Windows Taskbar. Or take advantage of advanced multi-monitor wallpaper support, Flickr integration for image searching and fully customizable window management...

Tags: Monitor, Binary Fortress Software, Monitors & Displays, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-14