Operating Systems
Windows 10 Upgrade – Rocky start but then easier than pie!
I finally updated my main PC from Windows 7 to Windows 10! The process started with unexpected difficulties, despite having two Windows 10 USB Recovery Keys from Dell. The first key I tried said: “Bad Computer The key has already been used on another computer, you are not allowed to use the key on more…
Read MoreWindows 8 to Windows 8.1 Upgrade – Things to know.
I have run across so many articles lately that are geared to and encourage you to upgrade to Windows 8.1 instead of sticking with Windows 8. I finally gave in and made the switch on my own computer last night (January 16, 2014) so that I can make more informed recommendations to my clients. Here…
Read More“Windows 8 Configuration – A list of settings and changes that I would like to remember
After a recent harddrive failure, I finally replaced my Dell Studio1555 running Windows 7 Pro with a Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition, running Windows 8 Pro. … Windows 8 is different! I had multiple friends offering advice, but I was determined to shut them out and see how much I could figure out on my…
Read MoreWindows 7 Professional – I finally have it!
I just got my new Studio15 from Dell and it came complete with … (drum role please) … Windows 7 Professional! As an XP lover who cringed at every Vista computer I had to touch at the office, I was a bit worried about what Windows 7 was going to throw my way. I admit,…
Read MoreWindows 7
I am very eagerly awaiting my chance to use Windows 7 🙂 … Like many people, Vista left me with a bad impression of where Microsoft is heading. I even considered switching to a Mac or Linux machine if they didn’t get their act together. … Luckily I was not one of the millions of…
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