Thursday, September 29, 2011

Hide Skype or other icons from your Windows Start Menu and put it back in your task tray in Windows 7

One of my largest blog hits is how to hide Windows Live Messenger from your Start menu and keep it in your task try in Windows 7 as it did in Windows Vista.

You can see this post here: http://wp.me/piqX8-6

This also works for other icons you don't want to show including Skype.

Windows 8, well that a whole new story since its all about the Metro UI now and App Swapping.  It will be interesting to see apps re-adopt to the new UI.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Windows 8–Developers Preview

and so the era of a new OS begins.  I am very excited to see the changes and new offering from Microsoft.  A big step in the right direction.  Here are some of the initial setup screens for your enjoyment…

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And the updated win Explorer,,,

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More to come…