Exploring Windows: Get ready for back to school

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 107 August 19, 2009 Exploring Windows brings you tips, tricks, downloads, and updates to help you get the most out of Windows. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Subscribe to Exploring Windows. Get ready for back to school It's August: Summer is beginning to wind down and the kids are heading back to school. Even if you're not ready for it, your PC can be. From deleting programs you don't use to defragmenting your hard disk, we'll walk you through the steps you need to take to get your old PC running like new. A note to our readers Notice our new look? We recently revamped Exploring Windows to make it more useful to your everyday life. We also launched a new Exploring Windows site with even more helpful advice - check it out! We'd love to hear what you think. Send us feedback on the Exploring Windows site and newsletter. Tips and tricks for heading back to school Choosing a new PC If you're planning to buy a shiny new computer for the new school year, our Windows Laptop Scout can help you find the right one for you. Waiting for Windows 7? With the Windows 7 Upgrade Option, there's no need to. Forget the coffee shop - meet in a virtual study space Next time you need to collaborate on a group project or quickly exchange work, notes, and videos, leverage these great resources and tips from Windows Live. The digital fridge: New ways to show off your kids' schoolwork How can you preserve your children's artwork, those visual stories of their growing up? It's easier than you think. Here's how to do it using Windows Vista and Windows Live. Learn from people like you My favorite PC gifts for dads everywhere 6/10/2009, Henson Working at a major electronics retailer, there are a few products that stand out to me personally. Things that, as a soon-to-be father, I would love to have. Here's my personal wishlist... Sharing pictures of documents - a big little problem 4/13/2009, Ludwig J. My student Cathy came up with this problem. She attached a scan of an old letter to an e-mail. The recipient complained that it was unreadable... Windows Live freebies! 7/30/2009, Ali It was around the Windows Live Messenger 10-Year Anniversary when a new page was added to the Windows Live website that is called Freebies! And as you might guess, there is some really cool stuff out there... Related links • 5 ways to help protect your new PC before you go online • Expand your knowledge with an online course • Make a movie of your child's best field trips • Crabby's back-to-school tips for parents Spotlight on Windows 7 With a new feature called "HomeGroup," it's easy to access and share music, videos, pictures, documents, and printers with other Windows 7 computers in your home. Special offers • Buy a new PC now, get an upgrade to Windows 7 when it arrives • Get Office Home and Student 2007 at a great price Featured downloads • Can your PC run Windows 7? Download our free tool to check • WUGNET shareware pick: Cool Type Master • Find things faster on Wikipedia with Internet Explorer 8 Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please reply to this message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line or click here to sign in and unsubscribe. These settings will not affect any other newsletters you've requested or any mandatory service communications that are considered part of certain Microsoft services. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications, see the communications preferences section of the Microsoft Privacy Statement. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement