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Windows 7 is Here - Microsoft has released Windows 7. If you are considering upgrading your current machine to Windows 7 you should get the Windows 7 upgrade advisor which will tell you if your machine is capable of running the new operating system. Then you can use the compatibility tool to check any software or hardware that you have questions about.
If you are currently running Windows XP there is no direct upgrade path to Windows 7, a clean install is required. Even if you are currently running Vista a clean install is still a good idea. Windows 7 has a migration tool that will allow you to copy all of the data off of your machine to an external drive and then to restore it once Windows 7 is installed. It is a good idea to do a complete backup in addition just in case.
The install is fairly quick and the problems with drivers that Vista had is not as big an issue. Generally Vista drivers will work with Windows 7 but some manufacturers are releasing upgraded drivers to fully take advantage of Windows 7 capabilities.
If you are currently running a machine with XP on it your best bet is to get a new machine with Windows 7 already installed. That way you can be sure that all of the correct drivers are loaded and you will probably have a more powerful machine as well. If you have any questions relating to Windows 7 feel free to contact Delta Computing.

Be Careful With Virus Warnings - There is a new type of threat out there which is causing a lot of people problems. You will be working on your computer when you will get a pop up telling you that your computer is infected with a virus and to click on the button to do a scan. If you do the program will 'scan' your computer, confirm you are infected and tell you they can fix it for you. If you follow the link you will be given the option to buy their solution. The solution you buy will not only not fix the  nonexistent problem but will probably infect you with real viruses, charge your credit card and then sell your credit card number to identity thieves. There are several variants of this scam all with official sounding names like XP Antivirus 2009. Make sure you know what anti-virus program you are using and only act on messages that you are fairly certain are from your package.

Productivity Tip
Check your Connection speed - Just how fast is your internet connection, does it seem slower than usual? To find out how fast your internet connection is there are a number of sites but one I like is speedtest,net, Click on run test and it will calculate your download and upload speeds. It will also keep a record on your computer so you can see how it changes at different times. The internet is kind of like 101, you will get different speeds at different times but   by running it several times you will get an idea of your average speeds.

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Cat vs. Cop  - We all know that cats are independent creatures who don't really like people much. Well this kitty is the exception to the rule. He really likes the police officer who pulled into his yard.
                       Cat vs. Cop