STOP WINDOWS 10 UPGRADE NAG!

I love my windows 7! If you feel this way and are feeling a bit intimidated by the incessant nagging currently underway from Microsoft regarding upgrading to Windows 10 then read on. There's help here folks in the way of a simple little tool to turn it off either temporarily or permanently!
If you do install the tool read the associated instructions so you can fearlessly take advantage of what it offers! The tool mentioned in the article is called "GWX Control Panel" and is available here:
http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/
More info about this tool and associated issues is available here:
PC Mag talks about Windows 10 forced upgrade

WINDOWS 10--BUGS AND ISSUES?

Now that you are enjoying Microsoft's latest there's probably a few things that aren't quite right. Here's a few tips from the folks at Microsoft:
Windows 10 headaches!

BACKUP WINDOWS 10

After you upgrade your computer to Windows 10 you want to initiate that great feature, Windows Backup and Restore left over from Windows 7 right?  Find it in the control panel just like in Windows 7.  Before running it though I suggest changing the computer name.  That way your backups won't get mixed up with the file backups and most importantly with the images created and backed up using Windows 7.  How to change the name of your computer:
Easy.  Right click on Computer from the Start Menu and select Properties.  You then select Advanced System Settings and you will see this:

Once you change the name you will need to restart your computer.  All is then ready for your backup in Windows 10!

BookMark This Page

Excel lovers and users...here's a great reference page for quick functions and everyday uses of Excel:http://www.pcworld.com/article/2877236/excel-formulas-cheat-sheet-15-essential-tips-for-calculations-and-common-tasks.html#tk.nl_pcwbest

TRY OUT WINDOWS 10 WITH YOUR WINDOWS 8.1

If you want to try some of Windows 10 features on your 8.1 system or just want to tweak your 8.1 experience you can find it all here:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2144540/dont-wait-for-windows-9-how-to-get-a-start-menu-windowed-metro-apps-today.html

Windows 10 Will Be a Free Upgrade

Microsoft has announced recently that Windows 10 will be a free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8 users.  Here's more information from PC World:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2873214/windows-10-will-be-a-free-upgrade-for-windows-7-and-8-users.html#tk.nl_pcwbest

WINDOWS 7 SUPPORT

Despite the rumors support for windows 7 isn't going away anytime soon.  Here's the latest from the folks at PC World magazine:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2452702/dont-panic-yes-windows-7-is-leaving-mainstream-support-but-it-isnt-being-abandoned.html#tk.nl_pcwbest

SOLAR CHARGING OUR PORTABLE DEVICES

This could very possibly be the next 'big thing' for those of us roaming the planet and needing to use our portable devices 'all the time'...and it's solar!
http://birksun.com/collections/base-products