Computer stuff...
Updates available for XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, Seven, Eight, 2K12, Visual Studio.
Most of these are Compatibility Updates:
A compatibility update is a software update that improves the compatibility experience in Windows. Microsoft regularly releases Windows compatibility updates to improve the overall user experience.
This article covers creating an all-in-one Windows recovery flash drive.
This is the one I use. I often carry it with me.
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This post will show you how to:
1 – Create a Windows 8 Recovery Disc (CD or DVD).
2 – Create a Windows 8 Recovery Flash Drive.
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Windows 8 does not require any SSD optimizing or tweaks. Windows 8 will optimize your SSD for you.
***Lasted updated 11/02/2013***
Important – Windows 8.1 users see: Windows 8.1 SSD Settings, Etc.
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So you’ve managed to hose the bootloader on your computer? No worries, every Geek has.
This article will show you how to:
– Fix the Windows Vista bootloader
– Fix the Windows 7 bootloader
– Fix the Windows 8 bootloader
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Security updates available for:
-XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, Seven, Eight, 2K12
– Microsoft Office 2003-2010, Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
If you’ve upgraded to Windows 8 from another Windows operating system you can recover a significant amount of disk space.
This guide shows you how.
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This guide will show you 4 options to access an elevated command prompt in Windows 8.
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This article covers installing Windows 8 Upgrade.
In the past I’ve never advocated upgrading an operating system. Windows 7 seemed to to a better job than previous Windows versions at an upgrade though it was far from perfect. On my personal computers I’ve attempted 2 true upgrades. I upgraded one without any issues and the PC runs great. One had issues (read: failed) trying to upgrade (see the bottom section of this article). Of course YMMV.
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The purpose of this article is to show the non-expert PC user the experience and options of buying the Windows 8 Pro Upgrade from the Microsoft Store.
Keep in mind this is for an UPGRADE version. See the Terms and Conditions for more info.
The page to purchase the Windows 8 Pro Upgrade is here: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbpage.Windows_8_Pro
Currently the price is $39.99 (U.S.). This deal is set to expire on Jan. 31, 2013.
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