Windows 7 will be replacing windows Vista. Windows 7 release date is expected to be October 22nd. If you buy a qualifying pc today with Windows Vista… you will be able to upgrade to windows 7 at its release date.
Here are some sites about Windows 7
Windows 7 Main Site
http://windows.microsoft.com/windows-7?os=nonwin7
Windows 7 Upgrade Site
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/offers/upgrade.aspx
Does your wireless not automatically reconnect after restart? Make sure when you connect a wireless network to check the connect automatically and save this network is selected at the end of the wizard.
If your powerpoint file is to large then compress the images. On the format tab, after clicking on a image, click compress pictures. That will help the over size of your powerpoint file.
Do you know you can have your computer make a noise everytime you turn on and off caps lock? Go to your Control Panel’s Accessibility Options applet. On theKeyboard tab check the Use ToggleKeys box. Now you will hear a noise. Now Windows will make a high-pitched sound when Caps Lock is turned on and a lower sound when it is turned off. It will do the same for Num Lock and Scroll Lock.
Make sure when you are upgrading or buying a new computer that if you get a 64 bit operating system that your software can run on Vista 64 bit otherwise stay with 32 bit. This will save your headaches down the road.
The pros of 64-bit:
• Much larger address space. Add 4 gigabytes, 6GB, 8GB, whatever, and it’s all available for applications.
• Most 32-bit apps run well—sometimes better, because each 32-bit app gets its own 2GB of protected memory space.
• Compatibility with existing and future 64-bit applications.
The cons:
• Driver support may not exist for some older or obscure peripherals.
• Older 32-bit apps may not work.
• You will need more memory, because of something known as “code expansion.” The programming needed for 64-bit apps and the OS results in more memory being used by the OS and 64-bit apps.