Archive for September, 2009

Date: September 29th, 2009
Cate: HowTo, Resources

77 Windows 7 Tips

Windows 7 builds on Windows Vista’s positives, and eliminates many of that OS’s negatives. It adds new functionality, too—all in a package that is less resource-hungry than its predecessor. And whether or not you’re upgrading from Vista or skipping it altogether and moving up from Windows XP, you’ll need to know how to make the most of it in your environment.

Here are 77 tips and tricks to get you there to make Windows 7 faster and more secure, getting more done.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2009.10.77windows.aspx

Date: September 29th, 2009
Cate: HowTo, Videos

Windows 7 in action: A smarter way to manage windows

Date: September 26th, 2009
Cate: Resources
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Windows 7 Application Compatibility Resources

There are a plethora of Windows 7 Application Compatibility resources available to ISV’s, but knowing where to find them and in what order to use them can be a daunting task, so ISV Developer Evangelism Team at Microsoft UK has linked to the best ones, categorized them, and put them in some sort of order.

Preparation

Training

Install Application Compatibility Tools

Testing

Use tools from AppDNA, Camwood and Changebase to carry out static application analysis
Attend a 2-day Application Compatibility Remediation Lab to test your application
Use Standard User Analyzer to check that your application is compliant with UAC
Use Application Verifier and Windows 7 Logo Toolkit to check your application is compatible with Windows 7

Remediation & Help

Date: September 25th, 2009
Cate: General, Videos

Kylie’s Conversations – Windows 7 Commercial

The happy words just keep on coming as Kylie creates another slideshow to share even more good news about Windows 7 with her friends.

Date: September 25th, 2009
Cate: Resources

Windows 7 consumer security software providers

It is always recommended that you install security software to help protect your computer from viruses and other security threats, and that you keep your security software up to date.

Microsoft is actively working with the partners listed on this page and additional security independent software vendors (ISVs) to provide security software solutions tested on Windows 7. The companies listed below provide consumer security software that is compatible with Windows 7. Just click the company name to see the Windows 7-compatible product they offer.