Hi all,

I apologize for the blog being down this afternoon… I tried to make a “simple” change to the format and OOOPS… five hours later I finally have it back up. (Thanks Prakash!)

Thanks goodness for backups!

Cheers, Rich

In case you missed my earlier blog post, Best Buy is running a special where you can “pre-purchase” your Windows 7 upgrade now, and Microsoft will ship it to you on launch day (October 22).

Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade is only $49.99 (regular price $119.99), and Windows 7 Professional Upgrade is only $99.99 (regular price $199.99)!

Remember, if you need to join a domain or would like to use Remote Desktop Connection to take over your computer (host a session), you will need to invest in the Professional version.

Check out the Best Buy site to take advantage of this offer – you’ll be saving at least 50% off the upgrade price by purchasing now.

Are you thinking about upgrading to Windows 7? Are you wondering if you can use your existing computer or whether you need to buy a new Windows 7 computer?

If so, you’re not alone! I am getting a lot of questions about the upcoming release of Microsoft Windows 7, so I made a video that answers these questions. This is actually an excerpt from Computer Training Unleashed! – If you like this sample you might want to check out the whole training course!

Without further delay…

The SelfGeek Blog 2.0 is UP! What do you think? The programmers just installed it for me and I must say I think they did a fantastic job. What do you think?

It’s Independance Day in the USA and I wanted to wish all my American friends a very Happy 4th of July. We have friends and family coming over later and the hamburgers and hot dogs will be on the grill in a few hours. It’s REALLY hot in Texas (100+) but thankfully the pool helps, and a frosty beverage or two might be in order as well.

For those of you in other countries, I hope you take a moment today to appreciate the freedoms you have, too.

Are you are wondering “how much will Windows 7 cost?” Some of the pricing details on the upcoming Windows 7 are leaking out. Windows 7 is set to ship on October 22, although OEM machines should be available soon from Dell, HP, Compaq, and others.

For those of you who are upgrading, it looks like the upgrade pricing from XP or Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium will be around $125. But more exciting is the reported availibility of a “Family Pack” of 3 upgrade copies for just a few dollars more – perhaps around $150!

If your computer has Windows 7 Home Premium and you decide you need to upgrade to a higher version, the Windows 7 Professional will probably cost you around $90, and Windows 7 Ultimate will be around $135.

But here is the kicker – Best Buy is running a special PRESELL of Windows 7 through July 11. You can pay for a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium ($49.99) or Windows 7 Professional ($99.99) NOW, and Microsoft will ship it directly to you on launch day. Regardless of what the final pricing is, there is no doubt that this is the best deal for those of you planning to upgrade existing PCs!

Go to BestBuy.com to take advantage of this offer.

As you know, I use video screen capture quite a bit. The software I use is called Camtasia, and it costs $300 – which is worth it when you use it as much as I do. But now, the company that makes Camtasia (TechSmith), has come out with a really cool product called Jing – that lets anyone create screen capture or webcam videos – FREE!

Just go to Jing.com and you can download Jing in just a few minutes. With an inexpensive headset/microphone that you can pick up for ten bucks or less, you can now capture your screen and make videos to share with anyone. Those of you who provide support for others in your family or company will especially love this! Instead of talking someone through something, just make a video that demonstrates it. Jing includes a free account on Screencast.com, and it even automatically uploads your video and provides the link where people can watch it!

Go ahead, check it out!

Hi all,

I made a video for you today to clear up some confusion that I caused, and also to show you a great to website one of my friends just told me about! I’ve never seen anything quite like this site, check it out:

To take advantage of the special in the video, click here.
Or check out Computer Secrets Unleashed.

As you know by now, Windows 7 is just around the corner. To say that there is a lot of excitement in the PC industry right now is an understatement! Who is excited, and why? Let’s take a look.

First, Microsoft is excited to get Vista behind them. This has been covered ad nauseum, but suffice to say, for whatever reason, it was a bust. So far all indications are that Windows 7 is going to be a huge improvement, and everyone from beta-testers to industry analysts are lining up to sing 7’s praises. Keep your fingers crossed!

Microsoft is going to make upgrading to Windows 7 easier and more inexpensive than Vista. Look for upgrade pre-sales this summer with VERY reasonable pricing — $49 for an upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium, $99 for an upgrade to Windows 7 Professional according to some reports. This is about $100 less than the similar upgrade from Windows XP to Vista.

Second, hardware manufacturers are optimistic that the release of Windows 7 will result in some increased PC sales. PC sales are down – especially in the business sector – because many of the people who have stuck with Windows XP have just kept the same computer! The hope is, people will go ahead and invest in some new hardware when they make the shift to Windows 7.

My new video training series on Windows 7 will be released on or before the release date of Windows 7. Grab a copy of Computer Training Unleashed now, and you’ll get the new series for half off! (I always offer pre-release discounts to my existing clients.)

Cheers,
Rich

AVG has broken their Linkscanner technology out into a free version that will run concurrently with any other Anti-Virus program. If you don’t have AVG installed and are using another Anti-Virus program, I strongly recommend you install AVG Linkscanner ASAP!

I did a video that shows you how to download and install it. Click:

Download and Install AVG Linkscanner!

P.S. If you like this video, you’ll LOVE my Video Training Course… Computer Training Unleashed! Get 37 days of Video Training…over SIX HOURS of onscreen videos taught personally by me. People are really loving it. Click here to see a free example of Computer Training Unleashed!