40Tech

Setting up a new or reformated computer can be a real pain in the neck.  Part of the difficulty comes from having to download and install numerous programs.  Ninite, AllMyApps, and Smart Installer Pack are three sites that make that process easier, by allowing you bundle programs for download and installation.

We tech geeks love to discover hidden features in our tech toys.  And we love it even more those hidden features are actually useful.  An Easter egg that has been making the rounds among Windows 7 users is Windows 7 "God Mode."  At its simplest level, what Windows 7 God Mode does is simple – [...]

Earlier, we discussed 5 compelling reasons to upgrade to Windows 7.  Windows 7 is a big step up from Windows Vista, with several compelling features, but it isn’t perfect.  While there are no deal breakers, there are a few spots where Windows 7 could use some improvement.  Here are a few of them.  I’m sure [...]

Unlike Bobby, the  other writer here at 40Tech, I wasn’t brave enough to install the Windows 7 Release Candidate or Beta.  As a result, I’ve only been using Windows 7 for about 5 days now (unlike Bobby, who has been using it and loving it for quite some time).  So far, I’m impressed.  Here are [...]

Due to the crap that was the Vista operating system (at least without 4 GB of ram and a few tricks up your sleeve), many people have skipped the OS altogether and stuck with XP. Many of those same people, however, are excited to try out the much vaunted Windows 7 operating system, due out [...]

Tech geeks get overly excited by new tech releases.  I count myself in that group.  Also, it is easy for tech geeks to forget the past (or at least view that past with a fond chuckle), since technology by its very nature tends to constantly grow and evolve.  For example, now that I have an [...]

If Windows 7 presales are any indication, many of you will be upgrading from Windows XP or Vista in a few months.  Many of you will likely choose the “clean install” route, completely wiping your hard drives and starting fresh.  Although reformatting usually can make for a more solid installation, it can cause headaches if [...]