A Guide to Operating Systems

An Operating System is the pivotal component in the functioning of a computer. It is basically a software program which plays the key role in communicating and operating between the computer hardware and computer software. A computer is actually invalid without an operating system. That is the extent of influence it has on a computer. [...]

Upgrading an Operating System and the follow-up Things to do

Upgrading an Operating System is not much of a task but one should always remember to make a back-up of all data before initializing the installtion process to be on the safer side. This will save a lot of careless blunders playing spoilsport to the operating system upgrade party. For starters, the upgradation process starts [...]

Looking beyond Windows 7 and Office

Gartner is telling users to upgrade to Windows 7 and the latest Office, but adds that it may make sense to at least think about the alternatives and move toward a more reliable operating system neutral stance. In a talk at the Gartner IT Symposium in Orlando, Gartner analyst Michael Silver knead much of what [...]

Windows 7 Guide

Roaming users count on VPNs (virtual private networks) to offer a secure connection between their computer and the company Intranet. When a user is sitting in a hotel room, or in a conference room at a customer site, and makes a VPN connection, the user’s PC will generally remain connected unless there is some other [...]

Microsoft Windows 7 – Are You Ready to Upgrade?

Windows 7, Microsoft’s latest operating system, is due to be released on 22 October 2009. Much of the appearance of Vista has been maintained and the basic functionality in Windows Vista has improved 7. Windows 7 has been designed to be compatible with Windows Vista’s hardware, applications and device drivers.
So what’s new in Windows 7? [...]

Windows Upgrades Made Easier

Upgrading a Windows PC is difficult. As noted in a recent column, only a relatively small number of computer owners can upgrade to Windows 7 in a way that leaves all your programs intact. Buying a new computer really rather not make things better, still has to find and reinstall all applications.
Laplink PCmover can greatly [...]

How to use system restore If windows XP does not start

If you want to restore windows xp to fix windows xp operating system hardware and software problems. The System Restore feature resembles the Last Known Good Configuration feature, except that the System Restore feature enables you to select a date before the last successful shutdown. You can use it to select a “restore point.” A [...]

Microsoft Windows Users and iYogi Predict a Surge in Tech Support for Windows 7 Upgrades

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 16, 2009 — iYogi, the on-demand tech services company with a unique global delivery model, announced today the results of a consumer poll regarding support concerns and predictions for the upcoming launch of the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Based on responses from more than 1,000 Windows XP and [...]

Update Computer Device Drivers Automatically

Traditionally, locating the right driver for a PC, server, or peripheral has required that you know the specifics of your device’s manufacturer, model number, your OS version, the date of your current or placeholder driver.  This guide outlines provide computer help for how to use an automated driver ‘locate and install tool’ called Driver Detective [...]

How to Renew Your IP Address on Windows

Have you ever tried to log in to a site and it took you right back to the log in page? Or have you tried to log in to a website but the server would not let you because it did not recognize your IP address? The solution is simple. Renewing your IP address should [...]