Suppose you feel that a consistent lag bogs down your Windows 7 PC’s performance. It might be time to reinstall the OS. From registry issues to malware to being overstuffed with large amounts of ...

LOS ANGELES--While Windows 7 has gotten plenty of attention over the past two weeks, there are some features in there that haven't gotten as much attention. I wrote on Friday about a new programming ...

Many computers ship without Windows 7 installation discs. Instead they come with “recovery” discs and/or partitions that claim to restore your PC to its “factory fresh” state, but include a ton of ...

Windows 7 is still about a month away for most users, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't start prepping now. ZDNet's Ed Bott offers seven suggestions as part of his Windows 7 upgrade survival guide.

With today being the last day of extended support for Windows 7, many people are poised to make the jump to Windows 10. As we've reported in previous how-to articles, as long as you're running a ...

Tweaking Windows settings and using keyboard shortcuts can enhance the Windows experience. We'll show you seven useful tips and tricks to help you get more out of Windows 7. Ed Rhee Ed Rhee, a ...

Since its highly ballyhooed rollout near the end of October, Windows 7 has been applauded by many as Microsoft’s best operating system yet. But no OS is perfect, and that goes for Windows 7. Windows 7 ...

Windows 7, even in beta, is a very fast, stable operating system, and appears very close to being ready for prime time. But is it really that much better than Vista — and should you upgrade? The ...

Computers are a significant investment, especially for those on fixed incomes. Fortunately, with proper care and maintenance, older computers can remain secure and functional for years. Let's address ...

Windows 7 has been around for a long time, and it’s one of Microsoft’s most popular operating systems. But its time has now long passed, and Microsoft no longer officially supports it for the general ...