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Is PC Gaming Dead?
Posted by Michael Swanberg on January 25, 2010
Is the death of PC gaming on the horizon?
Posted in Games, Windows, XboxComments (52)
More OSes? Are You Crazy?
Posted by Michael Swanberg on December 01, 2009
Do we need more OSes? Some feel that the domination of Windows is the biggest evil that is stagnating the PC industry. But is the answer really more OSes?
Posted in Apple, Microsoft, Opinion, WindowsComments (2)
Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Folly, part 2
Posted by Michael Swanberg on November 19, 2009
Honestly, does anyone understand Microsoft’s point in offering upgrade media for Windows 7? As well, what’s with the different versions?
Posted in Microsoft, Windows, Windows 7Comments (3)
Microsoft’s Windows 7 Upgrade Folly
Posted by Michael Swanberg on November 17, 2009
Honestly, does anyone understand Microsoft’s point in offering upgrade media for Windows 7? As well, what’s with the different versions?
Posted in Microsoft, Windows, Windows 7Comments (15)
Remote Desktop Woes – AutoHotKey to the Rescue!
Posted by Michael Swanberg on September 21, 2009
One of the big issues with using Remote Desktop is that sometimes it doesn’t always send the right keystrokes to the right computer. Here is how I used AutoHotKey to fix that.
Posted in AutoHotKey, WindowsComments (0)
How to Defragment Your Hard Drive (Windows XP)
Posted by Michael Swanberg on August 11, 2009
We shouldn’t underestimate the benefit of a defragmented hard drive. Here’s how to do it.
Posted in Defrag, Utility, WindowsComments (3)
Windows 7 Upgrades
Posted by Michael Swanberg on July 20, 2009
Paul Thurrott on his SuperSite blog recently revealed that the Windows 7 upgrade path isn’t going to be as easy as we could hope. In fact, it looks like a nightmare
Posted in Microsoft, WindowsComments (2)
Virtual Nation
Posted by Michael Swanberg on May 27, 2009
Now there’s no excuse. Honestly. If you’re not using Virtual Machine technology, what’s holding you back?
Posted in Amazon, Apple, Linux, Macbook, Virtual Machine, WindowsComments (2)
Hasta la Windows 7, Baby
Posted by Michael Swanberg on September 24, 2008
Okay, there's been a lot of electronic ink spilled over Microsoft's recent decision to leave some of the basic applications out of Windows 7, notably an email client and a photo manager. I haven't totally made up my mind yet, but I think this is a huge mistake.
Posted in Microsoft, Vista, WindowsComments (1)
Office Roundup!
Posted by Michael Swanberg on August 05, 2008
With many alternatives to Microsoft Office these days, one can pretty much throw Office to the curb for good. And many of the alternatives are free. Here's a roundup of some that I've tried.
Posted in Microsoft, WindowsComments (13)
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