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How to Protect Yourself From Malware

Published on April 3, 2012 By Michael Garrett

As the most popular version of Windows since XP, Windows 7 is an obvious target for hackers who create dangerous programs designed to infect your computer. Since it’s release, Windows 7 has experienced a nearly 30% increase in malware attacks. At the same time, Windows XP attacks are declining. So how can  you keep your [...]

How to Make Windows 7 Easier to Read

Published on March 29, 2012 By Michael Garrett

If you’re like me, you can get a little enthralled by everything you do on your computer. It can be hard for me to take my eyes off the monitor at times. The longer you look, however, the more tired your eyes can get. Especially if you find yourself straining your eyes to read small [...]

Windows is Now More Secure Than You Think

Published on August 12, 2011 By Michael Garrett

You hear it all the time. It’s almost considered common knowledge that Microsoft’s Windows operating system is insecure, unsafe, and an easy target for hackers. But now, according to renown security firm Kaspersky Lab, that conventional wisdom is just plain wrong. In their latest quarterly malware report, Kaspersky Lab’s discovered that none of the top [...]

7 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 7

Published on August 1, 2011 By Michael Garrett

Though it is hardly a “Brand New” operating system, having been released in October 2009, many PC users still have not made the upgrade to Windows 7, for various reasons. If you are still running Windows Vista or Windows XP on your computer, here are 7 reasons why you should upgrade to the latest release, [...]

How to Scan & Fix Problems with Windows System Files on your PC

Published on July 29, 2011 By Michael Garrett

Scanning and fixing Windows System files can greatly improve the functionality and speed of your computer. Why is regular scanning and fixing of these system files so important? Well, to help your computer run properly, Microsoft’s Windows operating system consists of a group of system files that all work together to run your computer. Each [...]

How to create a Windows 7 System Recovery Disc or USB Drive

Published on July 26, 2011 By Michael Garrett

A system recovery disc or USB drive for Windows 7 can be an indispensable tool during those times when you experience a serious problem with your Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 System Recovery offers multiple options including: Startup Repair – Automatically fix problems that are preventing Windows from starting System Restore – Restore Windows [...]

How To Restore the Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows 7

Published on July 21, 2011 By Michael Garrett

Many Windows users who were fans of the Quick Launch toolbar may now notice that this feature is no longer available on the redesigned task bar and Start menu in Microsoft’s latest OS, Windows 7. At least not by default. So, how can you restore the Quick Launch toolbar in Windows 7?

20 Quick Windows 7 Tips to Boost Performance

Published on July 18, 2011 By Michael Garrett

These 20 quick tips can help you boost the performance of your Windows 7 machine in 10 minutes or less! This video is a consolidation of Windows 7 tips from the Faster 7 series, which was produced by The PCMichiana Tech Help Show.

How to Enable God Mode in Windows 7

Published on July 15, 2011 By Alan Okpechi

Windows 7 has already proved to be a drastic improvement over its predecessor. For those of you who have been staying up with the latest Windows 7 news, you may have heard mention of the ‘GodMode’ feature. So what exactly is God Mode? And how can you enable Windows 7 God Mode?

3 Fixes for Windows 7 Folder Annoyances

Published on July 13, 2011 By Alan Okpechi

Compared to the barrage of complaints and insults aimed at Microsoft’s previous operating system, Vista, Windows 7 has shed a new light of hope for Microsoft. Although Windows 7 has garnered much more positive reviews than it’s predecessor, these are a few quick fixes you may want to perform for a better user experience.