Advanced Computers Blog

Using Windows 7 to Speed up Your Productivity

Whether using Windows 7 computer for home or work, everyone can benefit by handling Windows more efficiently. Simple steps can increase productivity and general usage. Here are some easy-to-implement methods to speed up your computer by speeding up they way you work. Learning shortcut keys seems daunting at first. Get over the concept that shortcuts are for computer geeks. Shortcut keys mean not having to drag …Read more

Watch the video of the Penrose branch launch

Check out the video of the Advanced Computers Penrose branch opening ceremony:

Tablets vs. Netbooks vs. Notebooks: How to decide

It was only a few years ago when if you needed a portable computer, a notebook was your only choice. Nowadays however, a consumer looking for a portable computing device has the choice of tablets (popularized by the iPad), netbooks as well as notebooks. While choice can never really be considered a bad thing, it can make life difficult if you don’t know which device …Read more

Cool New Windows 7 Features

Windows 7 has a number of new features that make it a significant upgrade over Windows Vista. Since many of the features were developed as a result of user input, thus far the release of this version of the operating system has been a success. Learning a few tricks to save time and increase productivity can help you get the most out of Windows 7. …Read more

Microsoft Word Tips

Microsoft Office 2010 is the latest and greatest version of the powerful software package for home and business use. There are several simple Microsoft Word tips that can make your document stand out in a crowd. An important feature that has been around since the 2007 edition of Microsoft Word is the ability to select or create a theme document. A theme is a set …Read more

Increase your desk space with space saving computer hardware

Are you short on desk space either at your home office or at work? Maybe your coffee cup is perched perilously on your scanner waiting for its moment to strike and end the life of an assortment of expensive electronics? Perhaps you have adequate desk space but are sick of banging your legs into your PC case each time you sit down at your desk? …Read more