All articles about Computer Operating Systems
May 16
News of more changes to Windows 8 is filtering through, this time it is all about components which will no longer be included.
Seems Microsoft has decided to drop Windows Media Center as an automatic free inclusion, Media Center will still be available but only as an optional extra and at a cost. There is …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/05/windows-8-no-media-center-no-dvd-playback/
May 03
The news that Microsoft is revamping it’s Windows Live range of software came as a bit of a surprise to me. Although, with the emphasis in Windows 8 redirected toward Metro and mobile apps, in retrospect it should have been expected.
I am really dirty about this move by Microsoft, I utilize many programs from …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/05/windows-8-precipitates-a-revamp-for-windows-live/
Apr 28
The much anticipated Ubuntu Precise Pangolin has finally arrived sporting bold new features, a fresh new look, and adopting a long-term release policy which will see updates and fixes supported for the next five years.
“The Ubuntu team is very pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Long-Term Support) for Desktop, Server, Cloud, …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/04/ubuntu-12-04-precise-pangolin-released/
Apr 19
Goodbye Ultimate/Home/Starter/Basic/Premium/Professional/Blah/Yackety/Yack/etc – YESSS!!
It appears Microsoft has has now relented on the number of Windows 8 editions planned for final release. An April 16th announcement confirms that Redmond has decided to follow the XP model and introduce just two versions for home consumers and OEMs – Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro.
It’s …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/04/windows-8-now-to-be-released-in-just-2-primary-editions/
Apr 17
Microsoft has ended full support for its ill-fated operating system as of 10th April with an extended support period through to April 2017.
This means that Microsoft will no longer be offering free technical support for Vista users nor will they continue honoring any warranty claims, and the only updates available to Vista users will …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/04/vista-end-of-support-announced/
Apr 15
The Resource Monitor in Windows 7 is a very good and easy way to help analyze performance and diagnose possible bottlenecks. With access to sections displaying process specific statistics for CPU, Memory, Disk or Network; Resource Monitor will immediately help identify which processes are hogging the most system resources.
Here’s How:
Click on Start and …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/04/how-to-access-resource-monitor-in-win-7/
Apr 14
I posted an article earlier this week about the Flashback malware that has been causing problems in the Mac world. Since then, Apple issued a Java security update for this issue.
Yesterday, Apple released an update for Macs that do not have Java installed.
As with the update issued earlier this week for Macs with Java, …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/04/mac-flashback-part-3/
Apr 13
I posted an item earlier this week about the Flashback malware that has been causing problems in the Mac world. Since then, Apple has issued a Java update for this issue.
The Java security update removes the most common variants of the Flashback malware.
It also configures the Java web plug-in to disable the automatic …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/04/mac-flashback-update/
Apr 12
Microsoft has a tough challenge ahead, as do most tech companies. Mobile technologies are growing at an alarming rate as people learn they can do more while on the go. No longer are we tied to a computer to accomplish basic tasks such as email, web browsing, and communicating with our friends.
My friends, the …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/04/dear-microsoft-please-fix-this-windows-8-thingy/
Apr 11
Apple’s operating system, Mac OS X, has long had the reputation of being invulnerable to viruses or any other malicious attacks. Then along came the Flashback attack that affected over a half million Macs.
According to an Apple press release, Apple released a Java update on April 3rd that fixes the Java security flaw for …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/04/a-flashback-isnt-a-good-thing/
Apr 09
Windows 7 allows users to pin programs/applications to the taskbar easily via the right click context menu but there is no such option available for personal folders.
It can be done though and is not too difficult. Here’s an example of how to pin the “Downloads” folder to the taskbar (it’s the same procedure for …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/04/how-to-pin-personal-folders-to-the-taskbar-in-win-7/
Apr 02
I made up my mind about the new Windows operating system even before it was released for public review, and I am on record: Windows 8 – The beginning of desktops demise? That was back in September 2011 and nothing has happened since to alter my opinion – I do not like the hybrid, mix …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/04/windows-8-have-you-decided-yet/
Mar 28
Problem Steps Recorder is a great inclusion for Windows 7, here’s how it works:
Whenever an application or system component starts misbehaving all you need do is start Problem Steps Recorder, then work through whatever you were doing when the issue surfaced. Problem Steps Recorder will record every click and keystroke, take screen grabs, and …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/03/how-to-access-and-utilize-problem-steps-recorder-in-win7/
Mar 20
I often read articles about Macs and wonder if they are talking about my MacBook Pro. With an iMac, three MacBook Pros and two MacBook Airs in the house, there’s a good chance what I am reading relates to at least one of our computers. Finding out what Mac you have is easy enough. Under …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/03/what-mac-do-i-have-and-whats-in-it/
Mar 19
We recently published an article on how to manually create system restore points in Windows 7, HERE. One of our subscribers (Dan) subsequently posed a very good question via the comments… “how can I set it to do it once a week automatically?”
First off I’m going to re-iterate under what circumstances Window 7 does …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/03/schedule-automatic-creation-of-restore-points-in-win7/
