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The latest version of our popular Windows 7 Handbook is now on sale – you can pick it up from many newsagents as well as on the Magnesium Media website. As with previous editions, the bookazine covers every aspect of Microsoft’s latest operating system, from getting started and setting up user accounts to expert tricks [...]
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We’re proud to announce that the latest edition of our best-selling bookazine is now on sale online and in newsagents. It features revised and updated content and a freshly compiled cover DVD that offers 400 freeware tools that are fully Windows 7-compatible. Covering a broad range of topics and guides, the handbook can help you: [...]
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Microsoft has released the first public beta version of Windows 7 Service Pack 1, but warned end users to steer clear until the official release (scheduled for the start of 2011). ”The SP1 Beta does not provide new end-user features, and installation is not supported by Microsoft,” the company said in a blog posting. Service [...]
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The latest edition of our Essential Windows 7 Handbook goes on sale today across the UK. This 3rd edition features a wealth of revised and updated content, covering every new feature in the operating system and providing an invaluable reference guide for Windows 7 users. Find out how to: manage music, video and photos improve [...]
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Microsoft has confirmed that the first Service Pack for Windows 7 will be released before the end of July. However, those expecting significant new features will be disappointed – SP1 is largely made up from existing updates and bug fixes. “SP1 will not contain any new features that are specific to Windows 7 itself,” said [...]
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Microsoft has made its Touch Pack for Windows 7 available for all users to download. The pack includes games and applications that show off Windows 7′s touchscreen capabilities, and it was previously only available on touchscreen devices with Windows 7 pre-installed. To find out more about the suite of programs and to download the file [...]
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A report by BeyondTrust indicates that of all the Windows 7 vulnerabilities reported in Microsoft’s security bulletins throughout 2009, in 90% of cases the threat is reduced if administrator rights are withdrawn. The findings emphasise the importance of running standard user accounts with occasional administrator privileges. You can find out more by visiting Ars Technica. [...]
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According to two new surveys by Forrester Research, early adopters of the Windows 7 operating system are very happy with the software they have. The report also notes that the product launch was a success in driving up awareness of Windows in general among PC users. You can read more at Ars Technica by clicking [...]
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Microsoft has released some details of the forthcoming Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 in a blog posting on its official website. According to the update, the Service Pack will mostly include minor updates and bug fixes, with many of the patches having already been deployed via Windows Update. However, the company did say that [...]
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Microsoft has claimed that it has sold 90 million copies of its operating system since it launched to manufacturers in July 2009. The announcement was made by CFO Peter Klein at a technology conference, and the company also produced a blog post about the milestone. For more details, see the full story at The Register.
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