Top 10 Windows 7 desktop gadgets | TechRepublic

Top 10 Windows 7 desktop gadgets | TechRepublic: Way back in 2008, I wrote an article titled The top 10 Vista Sidebar Gadgets. Now it’s 2010 and I’m running Windows 7, and although I still use most of the gadgets I was using back then, I’ve also discovered a few new ones that deserve mention. Here are my favorites.

How to improve Windows 7 Explorer | How To - CNET

How to improve Windows 7 Explorer | How To - CNET: It stands to reason: the less software you have on your system, the lower the risk of software conflicts.

Windows 7 is complete enough to not need any added helper programs. The Windows Firewall, Security Essentials, Windows Update, and other components of Windows 7 are sufficient to keep your machine running smoothly and virus-free.

The Lifehacker Guide to 64-bit vs. 32-bit Operating Systems

The Lifehacker Guide to 64-bit vs. 32-bit Operating Systems: You're probably aware that 64-bit and 32-bit versions of your operating system exist, but apart from ascribing to a bigger-is-better philosophy, you may have no idea what separates the two. The question: Should you use a 64-bit version of Windows, and why?