The most important aspect of a good antivirus program that is essential for proper PC security is that it is consistently updated to recognize new threats. Malware changes constantly and so does the security to protect against it. Threatfire is an excellent free utility that detects potential malware threats running in the background.

I prefer a plain and simple desktop, without Windows Aero, eye candy and transparency effects. I do however know several Windows users who like all the eye candy that Windows Aero offers. The whole shebang with rotating wallpapers, transparency, shadows and other effects

This tutorial will show you how to use Remote Desktop Connection on Windows 7 and also how to enable access to your computer for other users.

Posted on Windows 7 News & Tips Microsoft has updated the Windows Phone 7 Certification.  If you are pursuing the MCITP, or MCTS for the standard products, you can add an new cert, the MCPD, to your list.

You may at times require to hide your folders in Windows 7. Well the simplest way you can do is by right-clicking the folder, selecting Properties and under the General tab, check the Hidden check… For more visit The Windows Club

SUPERAntiSpyware Pro has been reviewed twice on Ghacks in the past two years as part of the annual Ghacks Christmas Giveaway. The recent acquisition of SUPERAntiSpyware by Support.com , and the release of version 5 of the software, justify a new review

Posted on Windows 7 News & Tips Windows XP has been running strong for the last 10 years, but it finally looks like its age is beginning to show. Even though it is still the most used operating system on the planet today, it’s market share has finally dipped below the 50 percent last month according to the latest stats out courtesy of Net Applications . It’s still incredible that Windows XP is still holding the number one spot worldwide, it’s survived the release of Windows Vista and now is still holding it’s own against Windows 7 for the time being.

While creating a new Network on your Windows 7 computer, you are asked if you would like to treat the connection as a Home network, Work network or a Public network. You are also given the option to..

Posted on Windows 7 News & Tips You never know when you might lose your smartphone, and with it all your personal contacts and data.  Windows Phone comes with a cool feature that will let you locate, lock and erase your handset from anywhere with an Internet Connection.  This feature is pretty well hidden in the OS and you’ll find it lurking under “ Find my Phone ” in the handset’s settings.

Raw First Look and Live Realtime Unboxing of the Microsoft Touch Mouse for Windows 7. This is not a proper REVIEW, it’s just the first 5 minutes.