The monthly e-zine from Delta Comtech

November 2009


Windows 7 is upon us.
So what has changed?

After all the hype, if you are still unsure what to expect from Windows 7, why not read the analysis by Delta Comtech technical staff which is featured in this month's lead article.

What is an operating system? How is Windows 7 different? And do you need to upgrade?

 

Windows 7: what you need to know

 

To mark last month's launch of Windows 7, we are bringing you our own blow by blow review of Microsoft's latest operating system. Reaction to this latest release has been very positive so please do not hesitate to contact us with technical queries or to request upgrade pricing. Read more

 

Getting a grip on the Excel fill handle

 

Each month, we bring IT news that we hope will make technology work for you rather than against you - and that includes user tips on applications like Excel. So have you ever noticed the Excel fill handle and did you know it can be used to populate cells with custom lists and formulae? Read more

 

Web pioneer says double slash was unnecessary

 

The British physicist credited with inventing the worldwide web has been addressing one of its great unanswered questions. What was the point of the double forward slash? Sir Tim Berners-Lee was reflecting on his use of this curious syntax during an interview with the New York Times. Read more

 

Symantec warns of fake anti-virus software

 

A 12-month study commissioned by software giant Symantec reveals how 'scareware' scams are costing users millions of dollars every year and placing them at heightened risk of identity theft. Read how these scams are propagating through hundreds of bogus sites and pop-up ads. Read more

 

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