Items Tagged with Windows Vista
Miss Download
#117 / 2011-02-15 17:00:00 / 2:34 min.
Cheryl Poirier picks her top ten PC downloads of 2010 from among the numerous products she looked at in a full calendar year's worth of shows. She finishes off her countdown with numbers one through five of her faves for 2010. Check out last episode for numbers six through 10.
Lab Rats
#245 / 2010-10-25 17:00:00 / 20:03 min.
Andy and Sean get their hands on IE9, the new beta web browser from Microsoft. Is it any good? What's new in it? And can the Lab Rats get through a whole demo without the beta software crashing? Tune in to find out!
Lab Rats
#226 / 2010-06-14 17:00:00 / 24:44 min.
Andy and Sean answer questions from the students of Trenton High School's computer science department, live in studio!
Improved security in Windows 7
#5 / 2009-10-30 09:00:00 / 1:54 min.
Encrypting all or a portion of your hard drive is the best way to
keep your data safe
should your PC or laptop be lost or stolen. BitLocker encryption is built right into Windows 7 and makes it easy to secure your sensitive files and data.
Improved security in Windows 7
#4 / 2009-10-29 09:00:00 / 2:04 min.
Spyware and malware are the scourge of the Windows world. In Windows 7, Windows Defender is built right in to keep you and your computer protected against spyware and other harmful programs that might otherwise install themselves on your PC.
Improved security in Windows 7
#3 / 2009-10-28 09:00:00 / 2:32 min.
Windows 7 Firewall
is designed to keep you and your computer safe online. It blocks incoming requests and asks for your authorization. Thefirewall in Windows 7
is much improved over previous versions and goes a long way to keeping you and your computer safe from intruders.
Improved security in Windows 7
#2 / 2009-10-27 09:00:00 / 2:52 min.
Any computer user will tell you, eventually you're going to need a system backup from which to restore your computer should it fail.
Backup and Restore in Windows 7
is much improved and makes it easy to keep a backup of important files, settings and even programs.
Improved security in Windows 7
#1 / 2009-10-26 09:00:00 / 2:02 min.
Windows 7 has many improvements over previous versions of Windows. Among these improvements is a more refined
User Account Control or UAC.
Users can now choose from one of four default settings from off to always notify. The default level of UAC will be much less annoying than UAC in Windows Vista but will still notify you of important system changes.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
#5 / 2009-10-23 09:00:00 / 3:51 min.
With all the important housekeeping taken care of, we're now ready to begin the actual
upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7
. If you've followed along with this tutorial series and looked after all the backup, defragmenting and cleaning up, the process ofupgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7
will be a piece of cake. And who among us doesn't like cake?
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
#6 / 2009-10-23 09:00:00 / 3:19 min.
Doc Callahan continues the process of
upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
and finishes up the installation of Microsoft's new operating system. In this tutorial, we'll continue the installation that we started. When we're finished, we'll have a fully functioning copy of Windows 7 running on our machine that, until recently, was running Windows Vista.
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#123 / 2009-10-22 17:10:00 / 6:23 min.
Microsoft is promising that Windows 7 is faster, leaner, better, smarter and more user friendly. Andy Walker chats with Owen Sagness of Microsoft to find out what's exciting about Windows 7 and what we'll see upon upgrading.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
#4 / 2009-10-22 09:00:00 / 1:50 min.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
will be much easier if you install to a defragmented hard drive. Defragmenting means pulling your data that's scattered across the physical drive into a logical and clean structure. Take the time to defragment your drive and your upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 will be a smooth and simple process.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
#3 / 2009-10-21 09:00:00 / 1:40 min.
The process of
upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
will be much smoother if you're installing to a drive that's clean, defragmented and free of junk and other extra files. The less Windows has to move in the upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7, the less likelihood of something going wrong.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
#2 / 2009-10-20 09:00:00 / 2:02 min.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
is a relatively simple process. However, as with all things computing, things don't always go exactly the way we want them to. It's important to have a full backup of your important data should disaster strike.
Lab Rats
#193 / 2009-10-19 17:00:00 / 16:53 min.
Andy and Sean dig a bit deeper into Microsoft's brand new operating system, Windows 7, and uncover a few things about it that aren't as well known yet.
Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7
#2 / 2009-10-19 09:00:00 / 2:22 min.
As you can't do a direct
upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7
, you'll need to decide whether to start fresh, moving your workflow from XP to Windows 7 losing the former in the process, or you can opt to "dual boot" Windows XP and Windows 7. This means you can choose which operating system to run when you boot up your computer and your Windows XP install remains intact.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
#1 / 2009-10-19 09:00:00 / 2:38 min.
You may be able to upgrade your copy of
Windows Vista to Windows 7
without having to do a clean install. Of course, it depends on what version of Windows Vista you have as well as what version of Windows 7 you get your hands on. Only some versions of Vista can upgrade to Windows 7 without doing a clean install. Watch our series to learn all you need to know about upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7.
Lab Rats
#192 / 2009-10-12 17:00:00 / 22:41 min.
Andy and Sean take a look at six of the coolest new features in Windows 7.
Gadget TV
#36 / 2009-09-30 12:00:00 / 5:23 min.
While ASUS pioneered the "
netbook
" category, it was arguably Acer that perfected it with its Aspire One line. Now, it's leading the way with "nettop
" computers, small, less powerful and less power-hungry PCs that do everything you need to do but not much more. Unless you're editing movies or playing the latest and greatest computer games, nettops are worth a look.
Tutorials
#416 / 2009-09-29 09:30:00 / 1:59 min.
Many people like to download programs and try them out on their PC's. If you don't use a program, however, it's just taking up space on your hard drive. Here's a quick and easy way to
remove programs
you don't want or use inWindows Vista
.
Tutorials
#400 / 2009-09-17 09:30:00 / 2:12 min.
Express yourself by
creating icons
for your files and folders using your favorite images like photos or graphics. You cancreate custom icons
for files and folders on your machine to completely customize the look.
Tutorials
#378 / 2009-09-02 09:30:00 / 3:39 min.
It's a jungle out there. The Internet is an amazing jungle full of knowledge and information, but it's also a jungle with dangers. Using
Windows Vista's Parental Controls
you can help tokeep your family safe and sound
. Welcome to the jungle. :-)
Lab Rats
#186 / 2009-08-31 17:00:00 / 18:49 min.
How do I subscribe to a podcast in iTunes? WTF is AAC? Should I buy a BlackBerry or an iPhone? Should I set my computer to hibernate or "sleep?" What Windows Vista package should I grab? Is it worth grabbing the Google App for my iPhone? All these questions and more answered as the Lab Rats break open the mailbag.
Tutorials
#290 / 2009-07-02 09:30:00 / 1:40 min.
A PC can connect to an unlimited number of devices. Printers, scanners, DVD players, TV cards, external hard drivers, and so much more. The link between a device and the computer is the
device driver
. Sometimes a device starts behaving strangely and one thing you can try to fix it is torollback its device driver
.
A Beginner's Guide to Ubuntu
#2 / 2009-06-09 09:00:00 / 2:16 min.
One of the many benefits of Ubuntu Linux is that it
requires far less system resources
than say Windows Vista. That means that Ubuntu can run even on computers that are much older. Ubuntu doesn't need as much RAM, doesn't need as fast a processor, and doesn't eat up as much disk space.
Tutorials
#206 / 2009-05-05 09:30:00 / 3:15 min.
Using a computer can often be frustrating under the best of circumstances. Just think, however, how it seems to someone with visual or auditory disabilities. Things happening on the screen that they can't see, sounds playing that they can't hear, and so on. Ease of Access Center gives powerful tools to people with these types of disabilities so they can use a computer more effectively.
Tutorials
#197 / 2009-04-28 09:31:00 / 3:13 min.
When using a computer you may use lots of programs. If you have a crash programs can be easily reinstalled. What isn't easily replaced is your data. Documents, spreadsheet, photos, music, text files, presentations and more can be lost in the blink of an eye. That's why it's so important to keep your data backed up.
Lab Rats
#158 / 2009-02-09 17:00:00 / 21:23 min.
Andy and Sean take a look at Windows 7, the latest operating system from Microsoft. Windows 7 has yet to be officially released. That said, there's a "beta" version available that lets Windows lovers get a taste of Windows 7 before its official release, slated for early 2010.
Tutorials
#12 / 2008-10-29 15:07:23 / 1:05 min.
When you first boot up Windows Vista, your desktop will look like every other Windows Vista desktop. With a few simple steps, it's easy to customize the color and appearance of the Windows Start menu, taskbar and window borders to personalize your Windows Vista environment.
Tutorials
#11 / 2008-10-29 14:53:49 / 1:16 min.
When your Windows PC gets sluggish, among the first thing a geek friend will tell you is "you should defrag your hard drive." That's all well and good, but how do you actually go about doing so? We break it down.
Lab Rats
#110 / 2008-02-25 17:00:00 / 18:43 min.
Andy and Sean explore which browser to use for best system security.
Lab Rats
#94 / 2007-10-15 17:00:00 / 17:26 min.
Andy and Sean show what the big deal is about user accounts on your Mac and PC.
Lab Rats
#68 / 2007-04-09 17:00:00 / 22:05 min.
Andy and Sean show how to tweak Windows Vista security.
Lab Rats
#66 / 2007-03-26 17:00:00 / 15:30 min.
Andy and Sean show you hot Windows Vista tricks including how to use your USB key to boost system performance.
Lab Rats
#64 / 2007-03-12 17:00:00 / 15:59 min.
Andy and Sean unveil how to monitor and tweak Windows Vista performance.
Lab Rats
#63 / 2007-03-05 17:00:00 / 21:26 min.
Andy and Sean show you how to run Windows (or Linux!) on your Apple computer.
Lab Rats
#61 / 2007-02-19 17:00:00 / 19:44 min.
Andy and Sean show you how to tighten security on Windows XP and Vista PCs.
Lab Rats
#60 / 2007-02-12 15:01:26 / 17:19 min.
Andy and Sean demonstrate how you can solve tech problems at a distance and for free!
Lab Rats
#59 / 2007-02-05 17:00:00 / 21:22 min.
Andy and Sean take a tour of Windows Vista, the newly released operating system from Microsoft.
Lab Rats
#56 / 2007-01-01 17:00:00 / 18:14 min.
Andy and Sean are live in Las Vegas at CES. Be sure to watch all four episodes of CES 2007 coverage!
Lab Rats
#29 / 2006-06-12 17:00:00 / 16:29 min.
Andy and Sean take a look at the beta 2 version of Microsoft's new operating system.
Lab Rats
#28 / 2006-05-29 17:00:00 / 16:41 min.
Andy and Sean show you how to wipe the hard drive clean and install a fresh copy of Windows.
Lab Rats
#26 / 2006-05-15 17:00:00 / 19:25 min.
Andy and Sean show you how to easily add a second hard drive to your Mac or PC.
Lab Rats
#21 / 2006-04-10 17:00:00 / 13:35 min.
Andy and Sean discuss how memory upgrades help improve your computer's performance and the pitfalls you should avoid.
Lab Rats
#14 / 2006-02-13 17:00:00 / 12:45 min.
We explain MAC address filtering and show you how it can be used to make your home network more secure.
Lab Rats
#12 / 2006-01-23 17:00:00 / 14:22 min.
We wrap up our coverage of Macworld and CES. Includes interviews about Microsoft Vista, the Blu Ray vs HD DVD debate and electronic fabric.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
Windows 7 offers a number of improvements over the much maligned Widows Vista. This
video tutorial on upgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7
takes you through all the steps from initial data backup to finished installation. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan leads you through step-by-step toupgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7
.
A guided tour of Windows 7
Michael "Doc" Callahan takes us on a guided tour of Windows 7. Across this 10-part series, Doc shows us some of the most interesting, exciting and impactful changes that Microsoft has in store with its latest operating system. With a release date set for early 2010 and speculation flying that Windows 7 might actually be available earlier, in late 2009, changes are good your next computer will run Windows 7.
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