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Oct 20 / 9:54am

Windows 7 Setup Part 1: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda – Is Windows 7 Right for Me? | Just Another Mobile Monday

by Christopher Spera

Windows 7 Setup Part 1: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda – Is Windows 7 Right for Me?


This is part 1 of a 6 part series on setting up Windows 7.  You can see parts here at Just Another Mobile Monday and at iTechGear.org.

At the release of every new Microsoft operating system since Windows 98, everyone has wondered if the new operating system was for them.  Will my computer run it?  Will my computer’s performance be better?  Will I like the experience?  Will I have to buy new hardware components, or will a new PC be a better way to go?  These are all EXCELLENT questions...

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As promised, here is part 1 of my 6 part series on setting up Windows 7. If you have an existing PC, and are considering Windows 7 for it, then its worth a read...

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Oct 9 / 1:11pm

Setting up Windows 7 for the First Time? Welcome to the (House) Party… | Just Another Mobile Monday

by Christopher Spera
Setting up Windows 7 for the First Time? Welcome to the (House) Party…

I was recently fortunate enough to be selected as a Windows 7 Launch Party host by House Party.  The theme of my party is, "The Ease of Setup." Since this is a brand new operating system, and since many people have been using Windows XP since the dawn of the New Millennia (read since 1999/2000, depending on when you started counting), they haven’t upgraded their operating system since they ditched Windows 98 or Windows 2000 back in the day.  Yes, Windows XP sure has been around for a long time, hasn’t it.  In order to make Windows 7 setup easier on everyone, I am publishing a multipart series here on JAMM and at iTechGear.

 

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I’m planning on a six part series over the next few weeks. Without further ado, here’s what I’m going to cover:

  • Part 1: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda – Is Windows 7 Right for Me?
  • Part 2: Eany-Meany-Miney-Moe – Choosing the Right Version of Windows 7
  • Part 3: The Right Tool for the Right Job – Hardware Requirements and YOUR Computer
  • Part 4: Pregame – Preparing for the Update..?  Upgrade..?
  • Part 5: Ripping the Band Aide Off: Installing Windows 7
  • Part 6: Post Partum: Things to do Immediately After Install (oh, and Welcome to Windows 7!)

This is going to be an interesting time, kids.  Windows 7 offers a great deal, and those of you who haven’t seen it yet, should really give it some serious consideration.  It’s really something that most Windows users will like, and it hasn’t disappointed me here yet. Stay tuned, kids!

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Sep 26 / 12:15pm

Going it Alone...

by Christopher Spera

Going out on your own is a difficult thing sometimes. However, its something that I've decided to give a go here at iTechGear. 

Over the past few months, I've been struggling with making a decision, and I finally decided to bite the bullet, yank the bandaid off and decided to see how successful I can make iTechGear!  While I have enjoyed my time at other sites like pocketnow.com and Gear Diary, its important to give as much time and attention as I can to my own baby, and as such I'm no longer writing at Gear Diary or any other site for that matter. I want to give my full attention to iTechGear and see if I can make anything of it.

I would like to thank Judie over at Gear Diary for being as truly awesome as she is.  She's a wonderful person, full of love and trust; and I can't imagine a better mentor or friend. I would also like to thank the rest of the writing staff there.  They are truly wonderful people, and I wish Judie and the team there nothing but success!

Over the next few weeks, you're going to see some pretty cool things here. I'm trying to, uh-hem, gear up for my Windows 7 Launch Party, sponsored by Microsoft and House Party!  I've got some cool articles planned to help prep for the party, and I hope to get things moving in a positive direction so that you, my friends and invitees, neighbors, etc. will have as positive an experience as possible!

Stay tuned kids!  Things are gonna get turned up a notch!

 

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