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Migrating XP to Windows 7

The traditional thinking is that if you are going to migrate in place (on the same computer) from Windows XP to Windows 7, you have 2 choices – you can do a clean install of the operating system, reinstall all your applications and migrate data, OR you can do a two-tiered upgrade, going from XP [...]

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Outdated Software – How To Stay Safe

There have been a few instances lately of media reports regarding the end of life for certain pieces of software, and other news items about software that is being advised against due to security flaws. A couple examples of this are recent comments by the German government for its citizens to stop using Internet Explorer, [...]

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The Media And Windows 7

I came across an article on a major US cable news network yesterday, that leaves me feeling a bit baffled. And wondering what happened to the idea of independence in journalism.
The article is a piece on Windows 7. And it proceeds in short order to say that “A whopping 31% of clients have reported problems [...]

Windows 7 Readiness Tools

So we spoken about some of the features of Windows 7, like the touchscreen support. We’ve discussed the potential pitfalls of the upgrade process. And we also know how Windows 7 can save your business bacon.
So now yoou want to know if it can all work for you. Or if only some of it will [...]

Windows 7 Upgrade Gotcha

So we’ve been talking about Windows 7, and how it can be a game changer for business.  And you, realizing that Windows XP is about 8 years old, are considering the change. You skipped Vista because you heard so many not-so-great-things about it, but early reports on Windows 7 have been extremely positive, so you’re [...]

Windows 7 Backup

We’re almost done looking at how Windows 7 can be a game changer for business. Which is probably good because Windows 7 is due out in just a hair over 2 months. And this week we’ll be looking at what I consider to be one of the most important features of the new operating system… [...]