Is That Upgrade Really An Upgrade?

November 29th, 2007

Technology

It is human instinct to upgrade your software whenever a new version is released, but do you ever actually check to see what is included in the upgrade before making the update? I think especially in situations where it is considered a major upgrade (a new year, or upgrading from 2.2 to 2.3, [...]

Technology Talk – 11/04/2007

November 4th, 2007

Technology

Sunday is the day of rest here at Kyle’s Cove, so I decided, as usual, to post a weekly round up of some great posts I really enjoyed from found around the blogosphere. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

PC World blogger Harry McCracken has posted about his new favorite web [...]

Windows Vista Boosts the Sales of….Windows XP?

July 23rd, 2007

Technology

According to an article on Computer World, despite the release of Windows Vista, it looks like Windows XP is still in very high demand, with an estimated 22% of their Windows sales predicted to be XP. 
What’s causing this?   I think it has to do with both stability concerns, as well as lack of compatibility for [...]

Transform Windows XP with Vista Transformation Pack

June 26th, 2007

Technology

If you’re a Windows user that hasn’t made the upgrade to Windows Vista, that shouldn’t stop you from feeling like you have Windows Vista.
The popular Vista Transformation Pack now has version 7 available for download for free.  CyberNet News lists the following new features:

Default system font option for recovery
Docking support for preview and taskbar [...]

Make Your Windows Vista Sidebar Useful

April 8th, 2007

Technology

I’ve read a lot of complaining since the release of Windows Vista that the new sidebar feature isn’t very useful. GHacks went out looking for a use for this sidebar and came back with 6 useful Windows Vista gadgets.
One looks like it would be incredibly useful for me:

Ebay Sidebar Tool – May display information [...]

20 How-To Vista Tips

March 29th, 2007

Technology

Overall, Windows Vista seems to work really well.   The problem seems to be with other software not being Vista compatible, or problems with some of the new features included with the operating system.
If you are one of these people, Geeks are Sexy has posted 20 great how-to tips for Windows Vista users, which should be [...]

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