Windows 7 has implemented a few new things when it comes to how PCs are networked. Reassuringly, it has kept a few old chestnuts that date back to Windows 98 for those of us that are slow to change.

After spending several weeks putting the first public Beta version of Windows 7 (officially known as the Customer Preview Program) — which I must say is quite solid and stable — through its paces, I ...

Windows 7 provides clearer controls over networking status, and simplifies sharing controls as well Now that Microsoft has made the Windows 7 beta available for public download, many people are trying ...

My whole point with this is just to be able to do file management between machines. The Windows 10 machine is a desktop used primarily for internet and gaming and the Windows 7 machine is a Windows ...

Thankfully for Microsoft, hardworking admins continue to spot bugs that it didn't detect during pre-release testing. This time they've found that its January security updates are bricking Windows 7 ...

My desktop occasionally fails to shut down properly. It seems to complete Windows’ shutdown process, but then just freezes–without actually turning off. Pressing the power button accomplishes nothing.

As people debate how serious the coming Internet IPv4 shortage really is going to be and when they should migrate to IPv6, some of them may already be using IPv6 every day, and not know it. Seriously.

We’ve covered Windows 7 from rumor to golden master. Now—as we wait for its Oct. 22 arrival—it’s enchilada time: Here’s everything of value that we learned about Win 7, packed in a complete, ...

Windows 7 launches on Thursday, and everywhere you look retailers and manufacturers are getting ready for a big day of sales. Apple may be looking to rain on Microsoft’s parade with stellar news about ...

Now that Microsoft has made the Windows 7 beta available for public download, many people are trying to figure out what's new and different. And many others not willing to risk their PCs by installing ...