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Access GodMode Windows 7 Hidden Actions Folder

Windows 7 experts  A Microsoft MVP had uncovered this trick in Vista and this trick works in Windows 7 as well. (Thanks @nirmaltv)
An uber-cool Windows 7 Actions folder that is hidden from plain view. It is even called the Godmode!
This Action folder consists of shortcuts to just about every settings change and administrative function in [...]

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Download Free Microsoft Tinker For Windows 7

Microsoft had some cool apps/games from Windows Vista Ultimate Extras. The stage is set to make a comeback to Windows 7.
You had to pay extra to get the Vista Ultimate Extras and what is awesome is that some of these games/apps are going to make it to Windows 7 for free.
In fact, Microsoft Tinker just [...]

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Upgrading Windows XP to Windows 7 Gotchas

Windows 7 has finally launched! (check this post for a ton of articles related to this current post)
Just want to give you a heads up that this post is mostly my experience in upgrading Windows XP Home to Windows 7 Home Premium with lots of useful resources I came across thrown in for good measure.
First, [...]

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Windows 7 Released. Vendors Offer Free Anti-Virus SoftwareWindows

Windows 7 has been officially released by Microsoft today – Oct 22nd.

I still run Windows XP SP3 on my 5 year old desktop and it runs like a champ. I never upgraded to Vista as i knew how resource hungry it was.
My wife has been running Vista on her Sony Vaio and it performs fine [...]

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Pre-Order Windows 7 Home Premium for $30

If you have a valid US college email address, read on. Or if you know someone who has one and would help you out, keep reading.
Microsoft has a promotion going at Win741.com where they are offering U.S. students Windows 7 Home Premium edition for just $30!

Windows 7 Home Premium is going to retail at $120 [...]

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