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Microsoft and Windows Taught Me to Excel at Being Me

WinExp — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:10:04 +0000

Jocelyn Lieppman is a senior at the University of Oregon who has traveled the world, wrestled for high school varsity, and will break out into camp songs on impulse. Originally from Seattle, she grew up in Houston, Texas. She currently works as a Microsoft Windows UCrew Student Representative at U of O. Adventure is in her heart, and as such it no surprise that she is an international studies major who hopes to be paid to travel one day and share her experiences with others.

Recently, I was asked in an interview, what I would consider my greatest strength. After … [Read More...]

Under30CEO Announces Winners of the Windows 7 Professional Young Entrepreneur Contest!

WinExp — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:30:11 +0000

In September, we partnered with blogger Jared O’Toole from Under30CEO to host a Young Entrepreneur contest. To enter, current students and recent graduates were asked to make a video telling us about their big entrepreneurial idea to become eligible for a chance to win one of four new Windows PCs running Windows 7 Professional to help start a new business.

Today, we are happy to announce that the contest has concluded and the winners have been selected. We want to thank everyone who participated in the contest and offer a huge congratulation to the four lucky recipients of new Windows … [Read More...]

Autumnal Photosharing With SkyDrive

WinExp — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:25:07 +0000

Halloween is just a few days away and here at work, Halloween is a big deal. I found out that a colleague of mine has his own set of pumpkin carving tools and a smoke machine. His dedication inspired Brandon LeBlanc and I to engage in a fun little competition. I challenged him to a pumpkin carving tournament: 30 minutes, 1 pumpkin, the Windows logo. (Spoiler alert: Brandon failed miserably). Our challenge was to create the best carving of the Windows logo in a pumpkin. I’ve uploaded them to SkyDrive for you to see:

Pumpkin Carving – Windows Team Blog

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Photo (Video) Awesome #32: Now, With Bonus Gordon Rant!

MaximumPC — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

We'll keep this week's Photo Awesome short for the holidays. Earlier in the week, our Editorial Director Jon Phillips posted a video first look of the Samsung Galaxy tablet 10.1. In it, he showed off the video-taking capibilities of the device, by walking up to Gordon, and asking him to rant right there on the spot.

And, as it often does with Gordon, hilarity ensued. Check out the footage below, and have yourselves an awesome holiday weekend. See you Tuesday!

This article was written by MaximumPC (Source)

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Photo (Video) Awesome #26: Our Studio is up and Running!

MaximumPC — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

We finally got to spend some time in our brand new video studio, where I was given my first opportunity to ever to use a green screen during a shoot, and my 1,156th (don't quote me there) opportunity to make an ass out of myself on camera.

All joking aside, dropping an image seamlessly over a green screen was actually a bit harder than we had anticipated, as you'll see in some slight hiccups in the video. But it was a learning experience, and we're excited to find new and fun ways to utilize the studio moving forward. But, for … [Read More...]

Ultimate Laptop Repair Videos Collection in Hd

Matt S — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:30:54 +0000

Ever consider repairing your broken laptop? It's easier than you might think. These videos can get you started:

Ultimate Laptop Repair Videos Collection in Hd Want to know how to fix laptops? Check out over 12 full hours of high clarity Hd videos recorded by a well-known professional repair technician. This is a master course in fixing laptops.

Ultimate Laptop Repair Videos Collection in HD

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How To Build A Gaming Computer For Under $1000

Matt S — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:33:36 +0000

If interested, I found a comprehensive eBook on how to build a high-performance gaming computer for under $1000. This package reveals the best PC components to buy, and provides step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations for building the perfect gaming Pc.

How To Build A Gaming Computer For Under $1000

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Windows Anytime Upgrade Now!

Matt S — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:34:51 +0000

This is just a quick public service announcement to let you know that the Microsoft Windows Anytime Upgrade (WAU) offer is ending in the U.S. this Saturday, July 3.

Right now, with the purchase of any new PC, you can upgrade from Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Home Premium for $49.99 ERP (normally $79.99) or Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional for $79.99 ERP (normally $89.99).

If you’re not sure that WAU is right for you, check out this post to see how it works. It’s pretty slick and painless…

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Slightly Faster User Switching for Windows 7

Matt S — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:11:59 +0000

Fast User Switching lets you jump between two or more concurrently-running sessions on your computer, without logging off. If you are coming from WinXP, you'll find that Windows 7 has made it a little bit harder to do a Fast User Switch. This article provides some background on this feature and gives a tip that makes it easier (and slightly) faster for everyday use. Why have a second user? A second session? There are two main reasons:

Security. With two user accounts, you can set one up with a very limited security level. You can activate this user for Internet

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How to Level up Quickly in Farmville

Matt S — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:30:55 +0000

There are more and more people joining the ranks of FarmVille on Facebook every day. No one can get enough of this game and there are plenty of reasons why. In FarmVille, you can get away from the noise and stress of everyday life. Just relax, plant some seeds, harvest some crops – not a bad way to spend an evening. And as you do this, you'll naturally advance in levels over time.

There may come a time, though, when you want to get a little more out of the game. Every time you move up a level, you unlock … [Read More...]

Powermat Home & Office Mat – Power All your devices!

Matt S — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:57:03 +0000

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The holiday season is in full effect and Christmas is right around the corner. If you haven’t gotten a gift yet, you already know that you are in a bad position. That Barnes & Noble Nook eBook reader sold out last month and the arrival date for one is February 1st! Most vacation packages aren’t nearly as discounted as they were a few months ago and gift cards have gotten a bad reputation as being insincere. Time is running out to top off all that bad news, as this past weekend was the last shopping … [Read More...]

Computer Secrets Unleashed!

Matt S — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:29:37 +0000

Dont Pay A Computer Guy 100′s Or 1000′s Of Dollars! A Top I.t. Pro Breaks His Silence & Reveals The Secret Techniques To Keep Your Home/office Computer Screaming Fast, Free Of Spyware, Viruses & Hackers, And 100% Backed Up!

Check it out now!

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