It's Finished!

Windows7 uses XP Mode for older application compatibility. Here's what that means and how to get it up and running..

Hotmail and Outlook can talk!

Configure Microsoft Outlook to grab Windows Live mail..

VPC: Run Windows7 alongside XP or Vista

Ever considered trying out Windows7 without losing your existing computer setup? Sounds too good to be true, don't it. Welcome to the world of Virtual computing..

VPC: Creating a new virtual machine

So you've read the lowdown on VMs and Microsoft's Virtual PC and now you're busting to install an operating system in your shiny new virtual environment..

Tech Review: Dexim MacHub

The MacHub combines a powered docking station for the iPod together with an SD Card reader..

Windows 7 Flavours

Windows 7 will be available in Australia in three main flavours, with a few variations included for good measure. Typically this can create mucho confusion for the average punter and so the various features are compared together with anticipated costs.

Disk, drive and data management

This article introduces the need to keep data separate from the operating system. Basic disk partitioning theory is presented together with a rationale for why separate drives can help to keep data safe and aid with the backup process. The writer had clearly been reading too many academic journals when he wrote this introduction and promises to lighten up a bit..

Managing disk partitions

Creating extra partitions is a useful way to keep data away from operating system and program files. This guide shows how to shrink the C: drive to make space for a data drive for ease of backup and to help keep data safe.

Minimum specs for Windows 7

As usual with new OS releases, Microsoft has made outrageous claims regarding the minimalist hardware requirements for running Windows 7. It is supposedly less of a resource hog than Windows Vista which, let's face it, wouldn't be hard.

Move the My Documents folder

On the subject of keeping data separate from system and program files, this article shows how easy it is to move the My Documents folder to another drive for easier backup.

Open Windows Explorer in a specific location

Force Windows Explorer to open and automatically display the default folder of your choice.

Windows7 and SuperSpeed USB3

The end of 2009 has seen the release of the first USB3 peripherals. What is USB3 and what does Win7 have to do with it?

Networking: Cat6 - Friend or foe?

Category 6 cable has been around for a while now. However it can be much more fiddly to install compared to its predecessors..

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