Tag Archive: windows 7

Jan
14
2010

Remove Sky Player channels from Windows 7 Media Center

If you’re like me and get really annoyed by the Sky Player channels in the new Windows 7 Media Center, you’ll be pleased to know I’ve worked out how to get rid of them. Simply right-click on each Sky Player Channel in the TV Guide, and click Disable channel. This will remove it from the …

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Jan
09
2010

Mediamote – free remote control for Windows Media Center, designed for iPhone and iPod Touch

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I recently stumbled across this free app, available on the App Store, which is designed to work as a remote control for Windows Media Center on Windows Vista and Windows 7. The app works over wi-fi, so you’ll need a wi-fi connection for it to work. You’ll also need to download the Mediamote server from …

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Nov
29
2009

Guide: Get the old Start bar back in Windows 7

I have mixed feelings about the Windows 7 Start bar – sometimes it is really helpful and sometimes it’s a pain in the backside. Anyway, if you don’t like the new chunky Start bar without the program text, here’s how to change it back to the traditional Windows Start bar. Right click on the Start …

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Nov
17
2009

Windows 7 Guide: Customize the look of Windows

In Windows 7, there’s a brand new way of managing the look of your computer. It’s much tidier and more customizable than in Windows Vista. To access the central menu for personalization, you can right click on the Desktop and click Personalize, and you will be presented with the following window: You may notice that …

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Nov
07
2009

Windows 7 security issues concerning…

Well I have to say that after yesterday’s experience with Windows 7 I am slightly concerned about the security side of the new operating system. I’m not the only one with concerns for Microsoft’s security. Sophos, a valued security organisation, has criticized Microsoft says Windows 7 is vulnerable to “8 out of 10 viruses” spreading …

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