How to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10

In a previous article, we have mentioned multiple facts that you should be aware of before upgrading to Windows 10. In this article we walk you through the process of upgrading a Windows 7 Professional machine to Windows 10 Professional. So let's get started.

A Quick Guide to Windows 10 Editions

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Microsoft has a tradition of offering different Windows editions to cater for various devices and user needs. With Windows 10 out on 29th July across the globe, let’s find out about the different Editions of Windows 10.

Google Chrome - More Than Just A Browser

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Google Chrome is Google's very own internet browser, that has continuously grown in popularity since its release in 2008. According to StatCounter, a web traffic analysis tool, Google Chrome is currently the most utilised web browser in the world.  This is partly due to the fact that it has an extremely simple user interface coupled with great browsing speed. As such Chrome stands out from its competitors by utilising key features including the ability to sync your browsing, create user profiles, the ability to utilise in-built apps and extensions and the smart address bar.

Getting to Know the Windows Update Service

The Windows Update Service is an integral component of any Windows Operating System as it ensures your system and any other installed programs are always up to date. This is due to the fact that the Windows Update Service constantly sends requests to Microsoft’s Servers about the latest updates for your system, installed programs or hardware device drivers. If any updates are available, it then downloads and installs them to keep the system running efficiently.

Mozilla Thunderbird - A Serious Contender

Mozilla Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform email, news, and chat client, that is very similar to Microsoft Outlook. Thunderbird supports a wide range of email servers including cloud based email services such as Google Apps for Business Microsoft Exchange and Office 365. With, its' Mail Account Setup Wizard, Thunderbird can be easily configured to meet its users needs by importing settings from their existing e-mail accounts.

Microsoft Security Essentials - A Free Anti-Virus from Microsoft

Microsoft Security Essentials is a free anti-virus program developed by Microsoft. It works on Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating Systems. Microsoft Security essentials protects your PC from computer viruses, malware and other malicious software.

OpenOffice - Why it matters?

OpenOffice is an open source program that has been continuously developed and improved over a time span of twenty years. With more than 100,000,000 downloads, it is one of the most successful and widely used open source programs on today's market. And it is absolutely FREE.