Like most programs, Access has certain terms and phrases that are specific to it. In this Microsoft Access glossary we have attempted to list as many of the terms you are likely to come across below. If you come across a word or phrase that you either don’t understand, or that you think should be […]
Many Windows 7 users who have come to to use the O.S. by upgrading from Windows XP or Windows Vista using an upgrade disk purchased at a discount are faced with a problem if they need to replace their hard drive – they have to have a qualifying older version of Windows installed to do […]
Windows 7 is undoubtedly the most stable and crash recoverable operating system that Microsoft has ever released, however catastrophic problems can still sometimes occur, and it’s best to be prepared for such eventualities. With the majority of Windows 7 systems now coming pre-installed, it’s very common for people not to have a DVD with their […]
All retail copies of Microsoft Windows 7 whether purchased with a new P.C. or as a boxed product will need to activate their product within thirty days of installation or be faced with a pop up screen that reminds them to do so every hour. Many people take advantage of this ‘feature’ to evaluate a […]
One of the frustrations of owning a laptop is that of constantly having to balance battery life with computing power. In Windows Vista, Microsoft attempted to help users solve this problem by making the use of Power Plans easier, however it was still a little hit and miss. In Windows 7 Microsoft have gone a […]
One of the many visual enchancements and features Microsoft introduced with Windows 7 is Aero shake, which allows the user to minimise all Windows except one by grabbing the top of the window with the mouse and shaking it, thus minimising all other Windows. Many Windows 7 users however find this an annoyance as they […]
If you’ve bought a netbook since the launch of Windows 7, you may well find that it has come installed with Windows 7 Starter Edition, which whilst being able to run all the same programs as standard versions of Windows 7, does have some features missing, disabled, or just plain hidden. One of which is […]
If you’ve bought a netbook since the launch of Microsoft Windows 7, you may well find that it has come installed with Windows 7 Starter Edition, which whilst being able to run all the same programs as standard versions of Windows 7, does have some features missing, one of which is the ability to perform […]