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Windows 7, Monkey Diapering and More...It's been an exciting month for computer users and techs alike. October 22nd was the official release date of Window 7, Microsoft's long-anticipated sequel to their Vista operating system. Meanwhile Apple has released a new commercial poking fun at Microsoft's spotty release history. View the commercial here.In this newsletter I'll show you how to maintain your own computer (and know when to call an expert!). Plus I'll give you one tech's opinion of the new Windows 7 operating system. And, of course, I'll throw in some wacky web diversions simply to keep you amused. Windows 7 – Should I or Shouldn’t I? Here we go again. Windows is introducing a new operating system. And – according to Microsoft at least – it’s one we can’t live without. Face it, Microsoft would dearly love to have consumer reaction similar to that displayed when they introduced Windows 95. Back then we saw stores staying open all night so people could buy the program at 12:01 in the morning on the day of release. And they did. There were actually people lining up to (gasp!) willingly – eagerly! – upgrade their operating system. Since then, Microsoft has released five major upgrades to their operating system. First was Windows 98 – a decent upgrade, but generally a yawn. Most people figured “Why bother?” Next was Windows ME – even a bigger yawn. Basically just Windows 98 with some window dressing. Microsoft followed that up with Windows 2000. Technically a solid upgrade, but one geared mainly towards larger corporate users with greater networking needs. Next came Windows XP. In spite of a huge promotional blitz, XP was initailly a flop. Early reviews were unfavorable, citing excessive memory requirements, lack of third party device drivers, and general instability with the operating system. Sound familiar? Those are the same criticisms that followed the initial release of Windows Vista. In both cases, by the time service pack 1 of both of those operating systems came out, Microsoft had pretty much resolved the issues. In regards to Vista, though, the public never did warm up to it like they finally did with XP. It was a case of perception driving reality. People heard it was a buggy OS (it was) which couldn’t run many of their favorite programs (it wouldn’t), so they should avoid it like the plague. And Microsoft, even though they eventually addressed most of the issues, never could turn public perception around. So, what do they do instead? They take everything they learned from the last few botched releases and put it into development of Windows 7. Having tested the operating system for the last several months, I’m pleased to tell you that, for the most part, they got this one right. Read the rest of the article here... Computer Care – Can I Do It Myself? With all of the resources available to you, you may well ask yourself, “Why do I need a computer expert to maintain my computer?” The short answer is, you don’t. Just like you don’t need a technician to fix your car, repair your furnace, or do any other maintenance or repairs. If you have the knowledge and the time, you can easily repair and maintain your own computer. But be warned, there are several potential “gotchas” involved in maintaining your own computer. If you decide to repair your own automobile, a company won’t sell you a carburetor what will break your car. Unfortunately, that’s not true of computer maintenance. There are many programs out there that either don’t do what they purport to do, perform unnecessary functions, or are just plain dangerous to install. It’s up to you, the computer maintenance technician, to determine what programs you can safely use in what manner. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the programs out there and what the do-it-yourselfer needs to watch out for. Read the rest of the article here... The World Wild Web Featuring the oddest, funnies and just plain freakiest websites we can find. How to Diaper a Monkey http://www.primatecare.com/ctips3.htm Proving once again that you can find anything on the internet, here's a site that shows just exactly how to change a monkey's diapers. Sure, you may not need to, but if anyone asks you how, now you'll be able to tell them. Play Poker With the Dogs http://gamescene.com/Dogs_Playing_Poker.html We've all seen the iconic "Dogs Playing Poker" painting, right? In case you haven't, click here to view it. Well now you can do more than just look (and chuckle) at it. Now you can sit down with the dogs, ante up and play with them. Joe Cartoon http://joecartoon.atom.com/ Joe Cartoon is such an old site that it may be new for many people. Where else can you put a frog in a blender, or bounce a gerbil? Yes, it's rude, and be aware that many elements of the site could be considered PG-13, but I guarantee there's something on there that will make you laugh. Well, that's it for this month. As always, you can view more content, get tips and plenty of free software at www.thecomputerpsychic.com. And of course, quality, guaranteed computer support is just a phone call away. Steve Smith The Computer Psychic (360) 607-4364 |
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