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Author: Windows Observer

Java Chooses Ask Toolbar for You

October 20, 2014 Windows Observer 9 Comments Windows Observer

The Ask toolbar is now a pre-selected install option when you download Java.

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Should You Preview the New Windows?

September 30, 2014October 2, 2014 Windows Observer 4 Comments Windows Observer

Is previewing the new version of Windows for everyone?

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New World of Windows Updates

August 12, 2014 Windows Observer 3 Comments Windows Observer

Does this mark the end of service packs for the consumer versions of Windows?

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Going Paperless with OneNote

May 27, 2014 Windows Observer 1 Comment Windows Observer

How to use Microsoft’s OneNote to go paperless.

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Microsoft Did Not Violate Hotmail Privacy

April 8, 2014 Windows Observer Leave a comment Windows Observer

Richard Hay at Windows Observer believes Microsoft was well within its rights in protecting its intellectual property.

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Free Data Transfer Tool for XP Users

March 5, 2014 Windows Observer 17 Comments Windows Observer

Microsoft is providing Windows XP users with a free tool for migrating personal files and settings to a new OS.

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Microsoft Windows Headed in Wrong Direction?

February 26, 2014 Windows Observer 13 Comments Windows Observer
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Is it time for Microsoft to abandon all hope for Windows 8 and move on to Windows 9?

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High End Photo Editing for Free

February 13, 2014 Windows Observer 9 Comments free software, Windows Observer

We recently asked our TechTalk contributors to recommend a favorite FREE application or tool that they currently use. This post is Richard Hay’s response to our request.

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Microsoft Retires Dynamic Windows Themes

January 8, 2014 Windows Observer Leave a comment Windows Observer

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What happened to the popular Dynamic Windows Themes?

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Why Are Windows 8 Users Avoiding an Upgrade to 8.1

December 10, 2013 Windows Observer 35 Comments Windows Observer

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The upgrade is free. So what is the hold up in getting to Windows 8.1 for some of these users?

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Troubleshoot Office 365 Connectivity Issues

December 4, 2013 Windows Observer Leave a comment Windows Observer

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How to fix intermittent problems with connectivity to Office 365 hosted Exchange accounts.

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Windows RT 8.1 Update removed from Windows Store

October 21, 2013October 22, 2013 Windows Observer Leave a comment Windows Observer

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A potential fix for upgrade issues that came up over the weekend.

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Windows 8.1 Now Available

October 17, 2013October 21, 2013 Windows Observer 28 Comments Windows Observer

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PC Pitstop’s TechTalk contributor, Richard Hay from WindowsObserver.com, was up early today as the digital download became available at 7 AM Eastern Time for the release.

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Remove Old System Updates and Free Up Disk Space

October 15, 2013 Windows Observer Leave a comment Windows Observer

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Learn how to use the Disk Clean up utility in Windows 8.1 to free up disk space.

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Start Menu is Not Coming Back to Windows 8.1

October 8, 2013 Windows Observer 1 Comment Windows Observer

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The Start Button is back in Windows 8.1 – but the original start menu is nowhere to be found.

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Give Windows 7 Users Access to Windows Store Modern Apps

October 2, 2013October 2, 2013 Windows Observer 5 Comments Windows Observer

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Rich at Windows Observer thinks Microsoft should open the doors of the Windows Store a bit wider and make modern apps available to Windows 7 users.

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When Will Microsoft End Windows XP Activation

September 25, 2013 Windows Observer 16 Comments Windows Observer

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Richard Hay offers an important follow up to his post about the end of support for Windows XP.

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End of XP Support is Y2K All Over Again

September 10, 2013 Windows Observer 54 Comments Windows Observer

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Our good friend Richard Hay at Windows Observer says the buzz over the end of Windows XP support – feels oddly familiar.

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