September 21, 2009
  • Windows 7, a month later

    I’ve been using Windows 7 for almost more than a month already. While I’ve noticed a couple of annoying glitches, I wouldn’t be too quick to judge it. After all, I’m using Vista hardware drivers for the most part since some of my devices still has to have Windows 7 driver updates.

    Look around and you may encounter Chew-WGA, a windows 7 patch that allows you to tinker with the new OS, without the expiration notice. However, I have to warn you that the patch may produce unexpected results, as I have noticed in some of my installations.

    During first few weeks of use, I’ve loaded up several productivity apps, and games. The USB game controller that I bought from CDR-king worked flawlessly in Prince of Persia and Street Fighter 4. Older games, on the other hand, brought up a compatibility warning, but played okay nonetheless.

    If you want to customize the OS, tweak and optimize, you may want to get your copy of Windows 7 Manager. Stardock Fences works well keeping your desktop clutter in check. Also, Of all the anti-virus protections available online, I find AVG free to work best with Windows 7.

    For more Windows 7 tips and guides, check out the following links: