January 2011

PC Pitstop Newsletter – January 2011 #2

  • *PC Matic–Even More Powerful
  • 10 “Do these first” Win7 Tweaks
  • Another Facebook Scam to Avoid
  • Before You Buy More Memory…
  • Online Backup Not for Everyone
  • Is Windows 7 More Reliable?
  • Great Wastes of Time
  • Why Use the Chrome Browser?
  • CES Wows and Duds
  • Tip 1 – Add The Run Box to Win 7
  • Tip 2 – The Missing Recycle Bin…
  • Tip 3 – Defrag As Admin Speeds Boot
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    Windows Secrets: 10 “Do these first” Windows Tweaks

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    PC Pitstop is proud to welcome our friends at Windows Secrets as guest contributors. This week, enjoy Fred Langa’s 10 “Do these first” Windows Tweaks. The weekly Windows Secrets Newsletter brings you essential tips for Windows, applications, and computing on the Internet.

    It’s that time of year when many PC users are buying new machines and — ready or not — making the leap to Windows 7.

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    Dodge Retort: Is Windows 7 more reliable than its predecessors?

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    By John Dodge

    Is Windows 7 really that much better from previous versions…or that much more reliable?

    I am beginning to think not all that much given huge expectations for Win7. After using it for 18 months, my question is a fair one. Microsoft can probably show myriad stats to prove that it is, but there’s no substitute for personal experience over the long term.

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