In the last edition, I published a story about Microsoft only supporting Windows 10 on the newest high speed chips from Intel and others. That story needs some clarification. The original press release confused almost every tech journalist as it raised more questions than it answered. It wasn’t really clear what it all meant.
Well, thanks to Paul Thurrott and Mary Jo Foley on the Windows Weekly podcast, I can now clear it up. This press release was really meant for businesses and enterprise users. It is these folks that often will not want Windows 10 (yet) because all their current computers all run Windows 7. What Microsoft really meant was businesses that buy the latest computers equiped with the latest processors have no guarentees in the future that they can install Windows 7 and have it run correctly.
When you and I, normal consumers, head out to buy a new computer, it will come with Windows 10…and we have no desire to wipe out the new computer and go back to Windows 7. It is only businesses that will do that.
However, if you really want to make Windows 10 look like 7, be sure and read the first story in the “Computer Tips and Tricks” Section. It can be done. So you then have the latest version of Windows with all their under-the-hood improvements with an interface you like.So now you have no excuse not to upgrade. Hey, its free for 6 more months.
Well that is it for this week. I hope you all have a great weekend. I will be back next week, as usual. –JRC
Tech News and Opinions
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Computer Tips and Tricks
How to Make Windows 10 Look and Feel Like Windows 7
But what if you like the improved performance and features of Windows 10, but you prefer the look and feel of Windows 7? While you can't make everything look identical to Win 7, you can change many key elements, including the Start Menu, wallpaper and task bar.
Monitor PC Health Right On The Desktop
Rainmeter is a useful program which displays tabs on items such as free disk space, free memory, programs that are using up all your CPU time, and so on.
Why you need a cloud backup service, and how to use one
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How to Win 2016 with Calendars, Checklists, and Note Links
You’re already using Evernote on every device (if not, you should be) and it’s a tool that is flexible and incredibly powerful to structure all your goals this year.
How to Customize and Filter Your Address Book in Windows 10
Thankfully, the People app lets you search, edit, and link different contacts to keep it all straight.
Mobile Computing
Don't let your iPhone turn against you
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Installing Apple's latest patch will help you keep attackers out of your phone and your life.
10 new Android apps worth checking out
Every day there are thousands of additions to the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve. Here are some new ones that do deserve some attention.
Organize your Android phone's home screen
Your Android phone is just as useful as you make it. Organize the tiles on your phone's screens so you can stop hunting for your favorite apps and find them just a tap or two away.
The Best Free GPS Apps for Your iPhone
If you have an iPhone, you also have a handheld GPS. Here are some of the best free navigation apps we've tested, many of which have equally capable Android versions.
5 steps to easy reading on your iPhone
Is your iPhone text too big or too small, the screen too dark or too bright? Find the Goldilocks settings that make your screen just right.
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