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WindowsFeb 1, 2009Jun 17, 2017

So, you think you know *chirp?

Exclusive images of *chirp, the WPF Twitter Client!

WindowsJan 31, 2009Jun 17, 2017

Windows 7 on a 600 Mhz UMPC with 512 MB RAM

Windows 7 is being touted as a light on resources OS. But really, how light is it? The answer may lie in the video, as someone has managed to run Windows 7 on a UMPC with a 600 MHz A100 Intel Processor with only 512 MB of RAM.

WindowsJan 30, 2009Aug 12, 2016

Weird Design Issues in Windows 7

Imran Hussain

I’ve been using Windows 7 Beta daily, and couldn’t help but notice how Microsoft seem to have made critical mistakes in putting thoughts behind some simple issues. While I praise them for going with a very consistent UI through out the operating system as well as Windows Live applications, which also shows somewhat in the Office 14 alpha screenshots leaked so far, some of the little things just annoy me a lot.

Twitter WindowsJan 28, 2009Aug 12, 2016

*chirp – Best. Windows Twitter Client. Ever.

Imran Hussain

While I absolutely loved Destroy Twitter, *chirp by thirteen23 has totally blown me away! It’s the kind of application that’ll make you proud of being a Windows user and jealous if you’re not. Built on WPF (Windows Presentation Framework), *chirp gives you an experience that really surprises you from the word go.

WindowsJan 22, 2009Aug 12, 2016

‘Mac-savvy’ users can’t do basic online tasks in the White House

Imran Hussain

Microsoft has been in the news related to Barack Obama’s inauguration. Whether it was with the Silverlight broadcast on the event or the Photosynth. But they pale in comparison to the latest from White House. Todd Bishop found a story…

WindowsJan 15, 2009Jun 17, 2017

Office 14 alpha screenshots leaked

Imran Hussain

Office 14 alpha was recently released to TAP, and the screenshots have already been leaked by a Russian website WZor.Net. The UI looks a lot whiter, just like the new Windows 7 explorer and Windows Live apps UI. According to

Windows Windows LiveJan 13, 2009Aug 12, 2016

New Windows Live sidebar gadget, and it’s not that good

Imran Hussain

“What’s New” feed on your desktop. You can receive real-time updates on what your friends are doing across multiple social networks right from your desktop. Be the first to know when your friends upload photos, add new friends to their networks, change their status messages and post comments. It’s quick and easy to add the Windows Live What’s New Sidebar Gadget (Beta).

WindowsJan 13, 2009Jun 17, 2017

Official Windows 7 Themes from Microsoft available now

Imran Hussain

. The Windows 7 customization website, also accessible from the personalize window is now up and running. It contains themes, backgrounds, desktop gadgets and sideshow gadgets. The last 2 things can be found at Windows Live Gallery as we, so why the duplication?

WindowsJan 13, 2009Aug 12, 2016

Use OS X like stack in Windows 7!

Imran Hussain

Don’t you just love the stacks feature in Apple’s OS X Dock? It would have been great if Microsoft could implement such a feature in the awesome new Windows 7 superbar, but sadly, that’s something we can only dream of, since it’ll be called a rip off. But if you really really want a stack in your superbar like the one in the image below, read on.

WindowsJan 9, 2009Jun 17, 2017

Free Windows 7 Themes

Imran Hussain

In Windows 7, we finally see the return of themes. Windows XP and Vista had a themes feature as well, but that didn’t really offer much customization for the end user as in previous Windows versions or Windows 7 now. I’ve complied 22 themes for Windows 7 users, to start with their testing of the beta releasing tomorrow. I’ve used some of the wallpapers I had, and would continue making new themes if the response is good from my readers. So head on to the Windows 7 Themes section and download away!