Posted by: orbatoy | November 5, 2009

Welcome to VCG

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Valley Computer Group

Welcome to our Valley Computer users Group of the Nambucca Valley, NSW Australia. Still in our infancy  we are non profit group for those interested in computers and their use.  

 The changes in technology ensure there’s always new hardware and software to whet our appetites and dream of the next upgrade.
 
The Group offers a friendy enviroment where you can learn about computers, share your knowledge and skills and get help with hardware and software.
For the cost of membership you can bring in the troublesome computer and get help from our very knowledgeable collective. 
It’s the cheapest repair station in Nambucca and Macksville;
We meet every second fortnight. For more information check out our events page or email us at ValleyComputer Group@gmail.com
Posted by: valleycomputergroup | November 18, 2009

Windows 7, Live Essentials & Live Writer

This post has been created using Live Writer. Live Writer is an extra that can be downloaded free for Windows 7 as part of the Live Essentials pack.

Why does Microsoft not just include these applications as part of the original Window 7 CD? Don’t know really! I can understand that most of these applications are not for everyone but the same can be said for most of the inclusions that are on the DVD.

Anyway Live Essentials consists of

  • Live Family Safety
  • Live Messenger
  • Live Movie Maker
  • Live Mail
  • Live Writer
  • Live Photo Gallery
  • and the Windows Live Toolbar

I think most of these are worth it, but I don’t like the toolbar. Why is it that Software manufactures must include some near useless toolbar. I would prefer to keep my web browser sleek, simple and maximise my speed and web content window.

Get Live Essentials from http://download.live.com/

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