Many users of Windows Vista and Windows 7 are familiar with the User Access Control (UAC) feature. You know… that annoying popup that asks for your permission before completing nearly any task that involves modifying system files or installing software.
So many users find it so repetitive and annoying in fact, that there are help articles all across the web detailing how to disable the UAC feature on any Windows system. Even here at the Free Computer Maintenance blog, for its performance benefits.
Well, as it turns out, that feature is there for very good reason, and should be left …
Though it is hardly a “Brand New” operating system, having been released in October 2009, many PC users still have not made the upgrade to Windows 7, for various reasons.
Those of you who must use a computer every day are surely aware of how time-consuming many computer operations can be. Clicking through various application windows and program menus can easily become as confusing as the task you are trying to accomplish.
Compared to the barrage of complaints and insults aimed at Microsoft’s previous operating system, Vista, Windows 7 has shed a new light of hope for Microsoft. Although Windows 7 has garnered much more positive reviews than it’s predecessor, these are a few quick fixes you may want to perform for a better user experience. …
Windows Update is a Microsoft service that provides updates for Windows Vista and its installed components on your computer. Many different kinds of updates can be installed, from security updates to critical system updates that protect against newly discovered malware and system exploits. These updates can provide significant benefits to system security and reliability.
