[TechRepublic] 10 tweaks to make Windows 7 even better

April 15, 2009

TechRepublic Daily Digest Trouble viewing this mail? Read it online | Manage my newsletters Welcome: TechRepublic Member Update my profile | Unsubscribe from this mail Blogs | Photos | Downloads | Forums 10 tweaks to make Windows 7 even better Windows 7 appears to be a crowd pleaser among the IT pros who have been kicking its beta tires -- including Deb Shinder. But even though she's impressed with the new OS, she's already discovered several ways to improve it. Subscribe to TechRepublic's Downloads RSS SponsoredDo a salary check IT Professionals - check your salary on activeTechPros. Be a member and get instant access to salary charts and country reports. * * * * * * * * * * Business Professionals - join activeBizPros and play a part in driving the salary charts. Your input will help us build a valuable resource for you to compare salaries. Members' choice Top 10 Windows XP tips TechRepublic has written thousands of tips, tweaks, tricks, and hacks since Windows XP first appeared on the scene. This collection features some of the highest rated WinXP techniques published over the past year. Hottest new downloads 10 ways to avoid stupid project estimates You can't run a successful project with bad estimates, any more than you can build a solid house with faulty bricks and lumber. These simple steps will help you filter out the bad numbers you get today and improve the numbers you get tomorrow. How do I... Use System Restore in Windows Vista? The Vista System Restore applet is much easier to use than it was in Windows XP. Mark Kaelin explains how to create a restoration point and return to it when necessary. 10 tips for secure computer disposal If you're in charge of IT resources at an organization with more than a handful of users, this advice will help you handle equipment disposal securely. 10 must-have Linux Web-based tools There's no shortage of Web-centric Linux tools -- the trick if figuring out which ones are best for your needs. Jack Wallen offers a list of those he thinks are the cream of the crop. Recent hits Transform Windows Vista into Windows VXP -- the hybrid 10 reasons why Linux isn't triumphing over Windows 10+ IT pros share the utilities and tools they can't live without 10 reasons Vista haters will love Windows 7 10 reasons to purchase new hardware during a recession Popular photo galleries and videos Cracking Open the Apple Macintosh Classic The Apple Mac is one of the most famous and easily recognizable personal computers ever manufactured. In this Cracking Open Photo Gallery, we examine what went into a Mac Classic -- and what technology was like in 1991. Master the five phases of a successful network penetration Understanding how an enemy can penetrate your defenses is critical to protecting your network. This video examines the five phases of successful network penetration and offers tips for defending against each type of attack. Five ways to lead your team to peak performance If your team consists of knowledge workers and IT managers, you need to develop a special brand of leadership -- one that continually challenges them and allows them to solve problems independently. These tips will help you guide your team toward achieving its maximum potential. White Papers from our partners Do a salary check Maximize the Value of Each Customer Interaction (Live Event) (Oracle) Four essentials for building your SharePoint strategy (Quest Software) Apr. 22nd: Managing Remote Workers with Web Conferencing (TechRepublic) Watch your business grow with email marketing! (VerticalResponse) IT leaders: Want to be a blogger? We're looking for a few good leaders. Tech leaders, that is. If you'd like to try your hand at blogging in our IT Leadership blog, here's what we need from you. TechRepublic Newsletters Get the latest community updates, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Community Central Product Spotlight 10 Things Sign up for more free newsletters from TechRepublic. To manage your account settings or to remove yourself from all TechRepublic communications, please visit our Subscription Center. The e-mail address for your subscription is cpedley@churchpower.com Unsubscribe from this e-mail | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy   Copyright © 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic, TechRepublic.com and the TechRepublic logo are registered trademarks of CBS Interactive Inc. Used by permission. CBS Interactive Inc. 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.