Part I introduced you to the idea behind changing your Windows 7 Local Group Policies to make changes to suit your use of Windows, whatever that may be. The Local Group Policy Editor (LGPE) is a powerful tool, but also a potentially dangerous one if not used carefully. Yes, you have read that before; be [...]
Leave a Comment December 23, 2009
In Part I, we learned about Accelerators, which are a feature of Internet Explorer 8 (IE8). The browser does come standard on Windows 7, and it available to download for free from Microsoft for both Windows Vista and Windows XP. Though, as long as you can run IE8, you will be able to use its [...]
Leave a Comment December 16, 2009
With the new Windows 7 operating system (OS) we get our hands on the new Internet Explorer 8 (IE8). It is likely, though, that you already have this browser version on your Windows Vista or even Windows XP PC as it is a free download – and a recommended one to boot – from Microsoft. [...]
Leave a Comment December 13, 2009
With previous versions of Windows, Microsoft commonly updates security with every new version release. They are also well-known for providing constant security patches after an operating system (OS) is available for sale and use. Of course, this is very much necessary in a world where new viruses and other security hazards come along each and [...]
Leave a Comment October 22, 2009
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