Tag Archives: Windows 7 tips

Simple Mouse Pointers Revisited

    Simple Mouse Pointers Revisited This tip is for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (all versions) These tips and tricks can save you time, frustration and open your eyes (and fingers) to new ways of managing your computer and programs. And please forgive the pun (mouse pointers), I couldn’t help it. These easy mouse pointers…err I… Read More »

System Restore, System Reset, Fresh Start and Factory Reset… What’s the Difference?

    System Restore, System Reset, Fresh Start, and Factory Reset… What’s the Difference? We recently helped someone who had to reinstall all her programs because she ran a Windows 10 System Reset instead of a System Restore. And right then, we realized how confusing all the Windows 10 recovery options can be at times, especially if you’re… Read More »

Microsoft Begins “End of Support” Notifications for Windows 7 users

    Microsoft Begins “End of Support” Notifications for Windows 7 users Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 7 update (KB4493132) that includes a nag informing users that the end of support for Windows 7 is near. Microsoft will end support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. After that date, no security updates or patches will… Read More »