Windows 7 Launch: Kindle Comes to Windows – PC World: “oday’s Windows 7 launch included this piece of news: Amazon will release a Kindle app for Windows.”
Oct 232009
Oct 212009
What Windows 7 means to Windows server administrators | Servers and Storage | TechRepublic.com: “You might think that Windows 7 is the sole purview of the desktop team, but there are features in the new desktop release that will significantly affect your work. Bear in mind that the Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 release is the first joint Windows desktop/Windows Server release since Windows 2000, so there are considerable synergies between the products.”
Oct 212009
From TechRepublic.com…
Plan and execute a smooth Windows 7 upgrade with the help of this flowchart | Microsoft Windows | TechRepublic.com: “Windows 7 is a big and welcome change to the client operating system environment for many users. But upgrading to the new OS requires careful planning to align options and configuration for an easy transition.
This Visio flowchart walks through the Windows 7 installation process for desktop administrators planning their migration to the new client operating system. It covers a basic installation, with helpful callouts of practice points to consider in installing Windows 7, and provides information about the automated deployment options, such as Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010.”
Oct 212009
From NetworkWorld.com…
A Guide to Windows 7 Networking – Network World: “Whether at home or at the office, networking has gone mainstream. Once upon a time, a computer had value as a stand-alone machine running applications, but that time has passed. Without an ability to access the Internet, retrieve e-mail, chat via instant messaging, and connect with file shares and software, the computer is little more than an expensive paperweight.
Clearly, the trend is toward remote and mobile computing, and it’s important for an operating system to provide the tools necessary to remain connected and productive from anywhere. Microsoft is incorporating a variety of new networking features in Windows 7 that simplify connectivity and help users access network resources no matter where they are connecting from. Here we’ll take a closer look at some of the innovative networking features to be found in Windows 7 (we may get a little bit technical at times).”
Oct 192009
From Microsoft…
Download details: Deploying Windows� 7 Essential Guidance from the Windows 7 Resource Kit and TechNet Magazine: “Brief Description
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Oct 192009
From Tony Bradley at PCWorld.com…
A Guide to Windows 7 Security – Business Center – PC World: “Until now, Windows Vista was the most secure version of the Windows operating system. Windows 7 picks up where Vista left off, and improves on that foundation to provide an even more secure computing experience. Microsoft also incorporated user feedback about Vista to enrich the user experience and to ensure that the security features are intuitive and user-friendly. Here’s a look at some of the more significant security enhancements in Windows 7.”
Oct 092009
From PCMagazine.com back in July…
Windows 7 Media Center Will Support Netflix – News and Analysis by PC Magazine: “Microsoft announced this week that Netflix will be supported in Windows 7 Media Center.
Back in May, Netflix was added to Windows Media Center – the Vista version, that is. The new app, which uses Microsoft’s Silverlight streaming video technology, should automatically show up in your Vista Media Center menu. But if you’re using any version of Windows 7? No dice. There are several work-arounds developed by the enthusiast community, such as MyNetflix and vmcNetflix. But even as Microsoft announced this and a version for the Xbox, there was nothing for Windows 7. Until today.”
Oct 082009
Another great tutorial from Mitch Tulloch at WindowsNetworking.com…
Deploying Windows 7 – Part 10: Capturing and Deploying an Image of a Reference Computer:
This series of articles on deploying Windows 7 continues with a walkthrough of how to capture and deploy an image of a reference computer.”