Microsoft How-To Video: "Windows Vista Accessibility: Make the Ccomputer Easier to See"

Microsoft recently released a series of videos to help you take advantage of the accessibility features in Windows Vista. Have a look:

Microsoft Showcase: Windows Vista Accessibility: Make the Computer Easier to See

Be sure to view all the related videos in this series.

Microsoft How-To Video: "Internet Explorer 8: Privacy"

Have you downloaded Internet Explorer 8? Then you have a browser with some powerful privacy features as evidenced by this how-to video Microsoft recently released:

Microsoft Showcase: Internet Explorer 8: Privacy

So what do you think about the new privacy features in IE8? Sound off in the comments section.

Microsoft How-To Video: "Edit and share photos"

I just watched this short video from Microsoft and thought it might be of interest to you if you're a digital photography enthusiast. It illustrates some quick and easy steps for editing and sharing your photos with Windows 7 and Windows Live. Here's the link:

Microsoft Showcase: Edit and share photos

Incidentally, how satisfied are you with photo editing/organizing software in general? Do you find them easy to use or difficult? Sound off in the comments section.

Microsoft How-To Video: "Use Microsoft Answers to find Solutions"

If you use Microsoft products, chances are you have questions. Do you know where to find the answers? Here's a helpful video which Microsoft just released that can point you in the right direction:

Microsoft Showcase: Use Microsoft Answers to find Solutions

Based on the video, does this service look like something you would use? Sound off in the comments section.

Microsoft How-To Video: "Internet Explorer 8: Security"

For those of you still not that familiar with the new security features in Internet Explorer 8, here's a video I stumbled upon from Microsoft that offers a quick run down:

Internet Explorer 8: Security

What do you think of the security improvements in IE 8? Sound off in the comments section!

Microsoft How-To Video: "What is rogue software?"

Travel around the Internet long enough and you're bound to come across rogue software. If you're wondering what exactly that is, you need to take a look at this helpful new video from Microsoft:

What is rogue software?

Yet another reason to make sure Internet security software is installed and up to date on your computer!

Trying To Learn Windows 7? These How-to Videos Should Help

Learning something new is never easy, but it sure helps when you can watch a how-to video. If you're new to the Windows 7 operating system then, you'll appreciate the fact that Microsoft has produced several how-to videos to get you up to speed. Here's the link:

Windows 7 How-to Videos

"Getting around your desktop," "Using e-mail and the Internet" and "Printing with Windows 7" are just a few of the titles included in this helpful video series. This is a must-see, especially if you've recently upgraded to Windows 7 !

Microsoft How-To Video: "Product Activation in Windows 7"

So you've taken the leap and purchased Windows 7--but have you activated the product yet? If you're wondering why or how you should do that, look no further. This Microsoft produced video explains it in plain English!


Product Activation in Windows 7

Microsoft How-To Video: "Changing Windows settings"

If you've upgraded to Windows 7 recently you might have some questions about how to change your settings. Luckily, Microsoft has created a helpful video that covers the basics. It might be just what you're looking for!


Changing Windows settings

Microsoft How-To Video: "Stay Sharp On Internet Safety - Protect Your Computer"

Need a little guidance when it comes to protecting your computer from 'Net threats? Who doesn't? Here's an entertaining video Microsoft just released that offers some helpful tips. For more great tips be sure to check out Microsoft Online Safety.


Stay Sharp On Internet Safety - Protect Your Computer

Microsoft How-To Video: "Windows 7 + Internet Explorer 8: Accelerators"

Have you heard about Internet Explorer 8's "accelerators" feature yet? If you haven't, you'll want to watch this short video from Microsoft to learn more about it:


Windows 7 + Internet Explorer 8: Accelerators

Have You Given Bing A Spin?

By now you've no doubt heard of Bing, the new search engine created by Microsoft. But how much do you know about how it works, or its most helpful features? You'll learn a lot more about it by watching the video below from Bing's official channel on YouTube:

Microsoft How-To Video: "Delete Files with Disk Cleanup"

Who wouldn't want their computer to run faster? But how can you get an improvement in speed without a lot of fuss? You can start by removing unnecessary files on your hard drive. How? By using a program you probably already have!

If your computer's operating system is Microsoft Windows Vista you've got a program called Disk Cleanup, that lets you get rid of unnecessary files quickly and easily. The Microsoft produced video below shows you how!


Delete Files with Disk Cleanup

Microsoft How-To Video: "Learn about the safety features in Microsoft Security Products and Services"

Want to know an easy way to learn a ton of information about Microsoft's safety features? Just watch the Microsoft-produced video below! You'll be surprised at how much it covers.


Learn about the safety features in Microsoft Security Products and Services

Microsoft How-To Video: "Demo: Working With Programs"

If you have Microsoft Windows installed on your computer, you've got a ton of useful programs at your fingertips. But what good are they if you don't know how to access them? This helpful Microsoft produced video shows you exactly how to find and get the most out of those great programs!


Demo: Working with programs

Microsoft How-To Video: "Install Windows Updates"

By now you've undoubtedly heard, countless times, about the importance of installing the latest Microsoft Windows Updates. But how exactly do you do that? And how do you check to see if there are any new updates available in the first place?

Luckily, Microsoft has produced a short video that shows you, step by step, exactly how to do this. Have a look:


Install Windows Updates

Microsoft How-To Videos: "Windows 7 + Windows Live: SkyDrive"

Question: Where can you get 25 GB of online storage (quite a bit) to back up your important documents and files? Oh, and where can you get it for free?

Answer: From Microsoft. Yep--it's called Windows Live SkyDrive and it won't cost you a dime! Microsoft has even created a short video that shows you how to take advantage of this useful service:


Windows 7 + Windows Live: SkyDrive

Microsoft How-To Videos: "Demo: Create a multi-tab home page"

If you're currently using Internet Explorer 7 or higher to surf the web, you're no doubt already enjoying the benefits of tabbed browsing, but are you getting the most out of this useful function? Did you know, for instance, that you could easily create a multi-tab home page, too? Just follow the steps in the Microsoft produced video below to learn how!


Demo: Create a multi-tab home page

Microsoft How-To Videos: "Demo: Desktop basics"

If you're running Windows Vista on your computer and want to see a nice overview of its basic functions, you'll appreciate the video below. Confused by terms like "taskbar" or "desktop?" Not to worry--this demo, produced by Microsoft, should clear things up for you!



Demo: Desktop basics

Microsoft How-To Videos: "Use Windows Vista and Internet Explorer 7 to help protect yourself online"

If you have a computer running Windows Vista with Internet Explorer 7 and want to know what steps you can take to be more secure online, watch the video below. Produced by Microsoft, the video covers the basics of online security, like what you can do to protect yourself against identity theft and other malicious attacks that every Web surfer should be aware of. Oh, and it's presented in plain English!


Use Windows Vista and Internet Explorer 7 to help protect yourself online