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Windows 7: The Complete Guide
We've covered Windows 7 from rumor to golden master. Now—as we wait for its Oct. 22 arrival—it's enchilada time: Here's everything of value that we learned about Win 7, packed in a complete, easy-to-read guide. More » -
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How to Use Windows 7's New Interface
Under the hood, Windows 7 is a lot like Vista. Indeed, most of what gets us hot and not-so-bothered about is what's on top: When it comes to look and feel, the new UI is the biggest step forward since Windows 95. More » -
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Windows 7 Windows Media Player 12, Play To and Media Compatibility
Windows 7 is Microsoft's way of saying "We <3 Media." Even other people's formats—notably Apple favorites H.264 and AAC—are supported in the new OS, which comes with the newest Windows Media Player, version 12. But the biggest multimedia upgrade is Play To, a little WMP feature that eclipses all the rest.
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Download and Install Windows 7 on a PC or Mac
You want to install Windows 7? No problem. Does your computer meet minimum specs? Do you want to go 32-bit or 64-bit? And what about Boot Camp? If these are your questions, read on. More » -
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Win 7 Tip: Microsoft Attempts to Fix Networking With Homegroups
Hello, Windows networking. Hello, pain-in-the-butt. Decidedly, Microsoft attempted to fix the nightmare commonly known as Windows networking, with Windows 7. They may have, or may have not, with Homegroups. More » -
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Win 7 Tip: The Calculator Now Calculates Your Mortgage Payments and More
The first time I opened up Window's 7 calculator, I was delightfully surprised, and that's just not because I happen to be inept at math. It calculates mortgage payments! More » -
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Win 7 Tip: Registry Tweak Fixes Window Gadgets and UAC Incompatibility
When I first tested the newly-integrated Windows 7 gadgets, I discovered that the gadgets disappeared every time I turned UAC off. Well, now you can keep UAC turned off and have your gadgets. Huzzah! More » -
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Win 7 Tip: Adding Extra Monitors Is So Easy a Caveman Could Do It
Got an extra monitor lying around? Hook it up brainlessly using Windows 7 in literally two steps. More » -
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Win 7 Tip: Xbox 360 Streaming Is Buggy For Now, but it Still Works...Kinda
One advantage Windows 7 has over OS X is that you can stream to your Xbox 360 without the need for third-party software. And though it's still rough around the edges, it mostly functions. More » -
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Win 7 Tip: Windows Explorer Preview Pane Works Much Better Than Vista's
Vista had its own version of a preview pane in Windows Explorer, which didn't work that well and didn't work for all that many file types, but Windows 7 gets it right. More » -
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Windows 7 Tip: The Windows Key Is Actually Useful Now, With Tons of Hotkey Shortcuts
Windows 7 has so many useful new features, it's kinda crazy. Besides the wacky new taskbar, they've taken the ridiculous step of making the Windows key actually useful, commanding a smorgasbord of new keyboard shortcuts: More » -
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Win 7 Tip: Maximize and Dock Your Windows by Dragging to the Screen Edge
One of the minor, more handy features of Windows 7 is a new way to resize windows by just dragging them to the edge of the screen in a gesture-based action. More » -
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Win 7 Tip: Where the Hell is Add/Remove Programs?
Go ahead, try and find Add/Remove Programs in that Control Panel list. It helps if you squint. More » -
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Win 7 Tip: ISO Disc Image Burning Is Built Right In
Windows 7's ISO burning feature isn't all that useful for a majority of people, but for the small percentage who do need it, it's phenomenal. More » -
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Win 7 Tip: Device Stage Gadget Interface Is Gorgeous (When Supported!)
Device Stage is a set of baked-in icons and menus for printers, cameras, phones, etc. that wait for the moment when you plug something in. Recognition comes fast and smooth—provided the gadget is supported. UPDATE More »
