The World of Windows

One of the issues with cloud computing is how will it be managed? Assuming that the technology and OS and apps work as specified, will managers feel comfortable with this operation? After all, they have to support and manage it. So here is Microsoft’s take on this problem. Yesterday at the Microsoft Management Summit,  there was a demonstration on how private clouds built with Microsoft technologies can help IT organizations meet their companies’ demands for more flexible services. The product is the new System Center 2012. It is designed to enable IT managers to deliver private cloud services that help the business teams, and provide ways to improve application performance. It also allows IT directors to make the most of their current technology investments as they pursue public cloud computing. Compliance and management Many business have told Microsoft that the business focus is helping their clients deliver the critical applications that will improve their pro...

Windows 8 FAQ. The Windows 8 FAQ has been created by the staff of Windows 8 News to provide visitors with information about the Windows 8 operating system. The Windows 8 FAQ is updated continuously as new facts and features emerge. Although Windows 7 isn’t released until 22nd October 2009 , attention is already turning to it’s replacement Windows 8 which will is expected in 2011/12 . Windows 8 News is dedicated to bringing you all the latest news, rumours, screenshots about the next release of Windows, and is the sister site to Windows 7 News , the best news source for Windows 7. Subscribing will ensure you don’t miss out on any updates. Why is the next Microsoft operating system expected to be called Windows 8? Microsoft has changed its approach to naming operating systems (e.g XP, Vista) and is using an internal numbering system and the next Windows operating system, Windows 7, is the 7th release. Hence the replacement for Windows 7 is expected to be call...

Microsoft’s rebirth as a mobile phone player in the US market begins on Monday with the retail availability of five Windows Phone 7 devices, making for a global total of ten first-wave smartphones on the new platform. Starting Monday we’ll see the first of three WP7 phones on AT&T and two more on T-Mobile . A single CDMA device has also been unveiled for Sprint , with announced availability in early 2011. Verizon , for what it’s worth, has publicly stated they don’t plan to carry any WP7 phones, though that may or may not pan out. Early reviews of the HTC 7 Surround and Samsung Focus for AT&T and HTC HD7 for T-Mobile - along with the first WP7 phones launched in Europe - have already hit online and print outlets. Dell’s Venue Pro is said to be coming to T-Mobile in time for Christmas and that Sprint phone, HTC’s 7 Pro, may go up for pre-order in early December with an early 2011 ship date, but we don’t yet have solid launch information on either device...

Provide the tips to restore your system operating on Windows 7 using the System Restore feature. Restoration of a computer is the process with which the system is rolled back to previous functional state after some issues have come up. Restoration is the quick fix way to remove all issues with the system. System Restore was developed so that users can fix all issues themselves without having to the system to an authorized service centre. Windows 7 comes with the System Restore feature. The System Restore feature in Windows 7 has a very simple interface so that it can be used by all kinds of users. System Restore feature makes use of Restore Points to restore the system. Restore points contain backup copies of all essential system files that can be used to roll back the system to an earlier time. Restore points on System Restore feature in Windows 7 can be created automatically or manually. The System Restore feature on Windows 7 is located in the System Tools tab for easy access. Creat...

You told us to make Windows simpler to use, more responsive, and full of new possibilities. We listened—and made loads of improvements. Here's our top 10: A better desktop. Windows 7 gets you around your PC faster than ever. The taskbar has bigger buttons and full-sized previews—and you can pin programs to it for one-click access. Jump Lists provide shortcuts to files, folders, and websites. And Snap , Peek , and Shake give you easy (and fun) new ways to juggle all those open windows. Smarter search. Type in the Start menu search box, and you'll see results instantly, grouped by category—documents, pictures, music, e‑mail, and programs. Search in a folder or library , and you can fine-tune your search with filters like date or file type—and use the preview pane to peek at the contents of your resu...

Microsoft Office 2010 offers new ways to deliver your best work at the office, at home, or at school, with powerful new tools to help you express your ideas more creatively, solve problems, and connect with people. Although Office 2010 works with many different versions of Windows , innovations in Windows 7 are seamlessly integrated with Office 2010 to help you work more efficiently. Here are just a few of the ways that Office 2010 and Windows 7 are better together. Fast access to Office 2010 programs and files. The Windows 7 taskbar puts your Office 2010 programs and files right where you need them. To add an Office 2010 program to the taskbar, just drag the program’s icon to the taskbar. To open a new document using that program, click the icon and you’re ready to go. Get to your Office 2010 programs and files faster with the Windows 7 task...

Learn more about the role and features of Clock Gadget in Windows 7 Windows 7 is the latest version of operating system from Microsoft. It shares the basic Windows platform but is having entirely revived features and graphics interface which boosts its speed and functionality. The Windows 7 OS is more customizable and resource friendly when compared with its predecessor Windows Vista but is a bit heavy on the graphics requirement needed to enable the much praised Windows Aero theme. The Windows 7 is having excellent customization and personalization options like the desktop slideshow, custom color palette, desktop gadgets etc. that enable the users to modify the look and feel of Windows according to one’s tastes and requirements. The Windows gadgets are small software widgets or light single purpose applications that can be placed on the Windows desktop to enhance the look and functionality of the desktop. The clock gadget in Windows 7 is a standalone analogue type clock widget that di...