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Windows 7
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Encrypt Your Data with BitLocker
27 Jul 2009 by Jacob Keppeler
Data security is more important than ever in modern times, so to help keep your files safe, Windows Vista (Enterprise and Ultimate editions), Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 include an encryption program called BitLocker. BitLocker is essentially a software encryption program that encrypts a drive in such a way that if credentials are not verified, it renders the drive completely useless to thi...
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How to Rebroadcast a Weak Wifi Signal
24 Jul 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 21 Comments
There may be a time when you have access to a wireless network in one part of your house, but just can’t get it anywhere else. This isn’t a big deal if you own the network (you can buy another access point or wireless repeater), but if you don’t own the network, this guide will show you how to extend your free coverage. What’s the purpose of this, you might ask? In my case, I can c...
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How To: Verify Your Windows 7 ISO is Legitimate
07 Jul 2009 by Evan Wondrasek
With literally dozens of copies of the Windows 7 ISO floating around the internet (and countless more once the RTM is inevitably leaked) – it has become increasingly important to verify your copy is legitimate before installation. Verifying your ISO not only lets you know that you have the correct file, it also protects you from viruses or trojans that could be hidden in a illegitimate cop...
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Newsflash: Windows 7 Pre-Orders Start June 26
25 Jun 2009 by Reis Pritchard / 6 Comments
Starting June 26th, the Microsoft offers page will have a list of retailers offering a pre-order of Windows 7 so you can get a copy before anybody else at half price. If you want to be put on the pre-order list be sure to act fast, because Microsoft says quantities will be limited. Not sure if your computer is ready to run Windows 7? Check our our guide to see if your computer can handle it....
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How To: Install Windows 7 and Keep Your Current OS (Dual Boot)
19 Jun 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 13 Comments
Now that you can download and install the Windows 7 Release Candidate for free, many people are anxious to give it a try but aren’t quite ready to install it as their primary operating system. The easiest and safest way to test out the new version of Windows is to install it in a virtual machine, but that typically limits the virtual system’s resources and doesn’t always give y...
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How To: Create A New Folder With A Keyboard Shortcut in Windows 7
18 Jun 2009 by Evan Wondrasek
One of the features I have always wanted in Windows is the ability to create a new folder with a keyboard shortcut. This simple feature was available in my first operating system, Mac OS 7, and I’ve habitually tried it with every version of Windows I’ve used since. Finally, Windows 7 contains this fantastic shortcut. To create a new folder with a keyboard shortcut in Windows 7, pre...
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Installing Windows 7 On A Virtual Machine
16 Jun 2009 by Dustin Patterson / 2 Comments
Previously, I suggested that if you wanted to test out the newly released Windows 7 RC, that it may be a good idea to test it on a Virtual Machine. In this article I will go into the details of virtual machine installation process for Windows 7 on two common pieces of virtualization software, VMware Server and VirtualBox. Important: Before installing virtual machine software or a virtual machine...
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How To: Change The Default Location of Documents, Pictures, and Music Folders in Windows
08 Jun 2009 by Evan Wondrasek
Saving your documents, pictures, and music to a separate partition from your operating system is a great practice to follow because it makes installing/reinstalling an operating system easier, allows you to access your files from a different operating system, and helps save your data in the event of a hard drive failure. This guide will show you how to set the new location of these new directories...
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How To: Find Out if Your PC is Windows 7 Ready
11 May 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 7 Comments
With the final release of Windows 7 approaching, many people are wondering if their current PC will be able to run the new operating system. As we mentioned in our previous coverage of the Windows 7 RC release, the system requirements for Microsoft’s forthcoming operating system are surprisingly light: 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 1 GB of RAM (32-bit)/2 GB of RAM ...
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Want To Try Windows 7? Install it on a Virtual Machine
07 May 2009 by Dustin Patterson / 2 Comments
With the public release of Windows 7 RC, many software developers and tech enthusiasts are flocking to the download site to get their hands on the highly anticipated successor to Windows Vista. Many individuals downloading the Windows 7 RC have extra systems that are dedicated for software development and application testing. But what if you don’t have spare computers around and you want t...
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