Windows 7 Guide

Learn more about Microsoft's latest version of Windows. Get Windows 7 tips, Windows 7 news, and even reviews of Windows 7.

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Acer Aspire One D260 (Dual-Core)

Review Date: 2/24/2011

Acer's newest dual-core netbook has style and beefed-up specs to run Windows 7 Premium. Read Review...

Price as
Reviewed

$1,649.00

Fujitsu LifeBook T4410

Review Date: 11/3/2009

This affordable tablet offers an excellent multitouch experience and strong performance. Read Review...

Price as
Reviewed

$2,574.00

Alienware M15x

Review Date: 10/16/2009

This 15-inch beast of a gaming rig is tops in all categories--including price. Read Review...

Price as
Reviewed

$839.00

Dell Inspiron 14z

Review Date: 10/16/2009

A slim and stylish notebook that lasts over six hours on a charge. Read Review...

Price as
Reviewed

$799.00

Acer Aspire 5738PG

Review Date: 10/13/2009

This attractive Windows 7 notebook offers very good performance for the price, but its touch interface could be more polished. Read Review...

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15 Ways to Accelerate Your PC's Slowest Component: You!

There's nothing more soul-sucking than sitting there picking your earwax while you watch Windows 7's blue ring of fire. Yet, to be fair, your poor laptop spends a lot more time waiting for you to act ...

41 Battery Tips for Android, iOS, Windows 7, and Mac OS X

You know that sinking feeling. That sense of desperation when your gadget's battery meter says 10 percent ... or less. Without your phone--or tablet or laptop--you're lost, unable to work,...

11 Ways to Increase Your Windows 7 Laptop's Battery Life

Watching the life drain from your laptop when you're on the move is stressful. Sure, there are extended and slice batteries for a variety of machines, and portable laptop battery packs are...

How to Dual-Boot Windows 7 & 8: A Step by Step Guide

Microsoft's next operating system isn't due until sometime next year, but you can try an early developer preview version of Windows 8 on your computer today without erasing your primary Wind...

Top Tips For New Laptop Owners

Ah, that new laptop smell. It's even better than new car smell. It just doesn't last as long. While you're still getting used to the shiny netbook, notebook, or MacBook you found under the tree this m...

Windows 7 Tips to Save You Time

Microsoft's finances are looking pretty enough to put a ring on it, or at least start investing. We know the company's not pulling in 22-percent more profit than the same quarter last year for no reason.

Disable Special Effects to Make Windows 7 Performance Snappier

Not every notebook is built to handle the special effects in Windows 7. Here's how to disable them.

Set Auto-play Behavior

Avoid dialog boxes by defining what Windows does when you insert media or attach devices.

Set Default Programs to Open Particular File Types

Here's how to control what Windows 7 programs open what file types.

Use the Windows 7 Search Box to Launch Programs

Forgot to add a shortcut to the desktop? Use the Windows 7 search box to launch it.

Quickly View All Open Windows in Windows 7

Here's how to view thumbnails of all your open windows in Windows 7.

Create Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 7

You can use keyboard shortcuts to navigate Windows 7 in record time.

Shut Down Windows 7 Faster

Time spent waiting for your Windows 7 laptop to shut down is time wasted.

Windows Advanced Power Options Explained

By default, all Windows 7 (and Vista) notebooks come with three power plans: High Performance, Balanced, and Power Saver. Some manufacturers, such as HP, Samsung, and Toshiba, include custom power pro...