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Tech Tip: Turning on Automatic Updates
Tech Tip: Turning on Automatic Updates
by Rachel Stancliff August 02, 2010

If you want to make sure your Windows 7 machine stays up-to-date and secure, turn on Automatic Updates to download updates and security patches as soon as Microsoft releases them.

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Tech Tip: Turning off AutoPlay in Windows 7
by Rachel Stancliff July 20, 2010

Given the recent vulnerability announced by Microsoft, here are instructions on how to turn off AutoPlay for portable devices on your computer. These instructions are for Windows 7, but should also apply to Vista.

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Tech Tip: Have fun with Windows Gadgets!
Tech Tip: Have fun with Windows Gadgets!
by Rachel Stancliff June 28, 2010

In Windows Vista, we were first introduced to Windows Gadgets, small software "widgets" that sit on your computer's desktop. They allow you to have quick access to useful things like calendars, clocks, local weather, and much more, straight from your desktop. In Windows 7 they are even more flexible—and a snap to download, enable, and customize.

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Get ready to migrate with some helpful information!
Get ready to migrate with some helpful information!
by Jeff Penland January 19, 2010

New software of any kind can be confusing, and you might already be left scratching your head, wondering what the difference is between Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Home.

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Should your business upgrade to Windows 7?
Should your business upgrade to Windows 7?
by Vincent Lewis January 14, 2010

Once again, Microsoft is asking business owners and managers to take the risk of upgrading their business machines to the new Windows 7 operating system (OS), with the promise of better performance and wonderful new features.

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Windows 7 is worth the upgrade
Windows 7 is worth the upgrade
by Josh Royle January 13, 2010

Since its public release in October, we at CNS have been busy rolling out Windows 7 to our customers.

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What you need to know about Windows 7 features
What you need to know about Windows 7 features
by Rachel Stancliff September 15, 2009

Windows 7, the newest version of Microsoft's Windows operating system, is going to be released on October 22. Windows 7 looks to be a truly promising and exciting upgrade from Windows Vista.

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Windows 7 Release Candidate available
Windows 7 Release Candidate available
by Rachel Stancliff May 15, 2009

Looking forward to Windows 7, the next Windows operating system after Vista? The beta phase has just been completed and the RC (Release Candidate) is now available.

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