I am Microsoftie 4 ever (18+ years) working in Windows Services and Content team in the UK, my blog is mainly focused on the Windows family of products and trying to provide help pointers and resources for customers on our products.
If you like you Windows 7 in Dari one of the two constitutional languages of Afghanistan, the other being Pashto then download the latest Windows 7 Language Interface Pack (LIP) now.
Download the Dari Windows 7 LIP via the Microsoft.com Download Center.
Please note that the Dari Windows 7 LIP can only be installed on a system that runs a English client version of Windows 7. It is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems on the Download Center.
Rob
If you like you Windows 7 in Kyrgyz the official language of the Central Asian Republic of Kyrgyzstan, then download the latest Windows 7 Language Interface Pack (LIP) now.
Download the Kyrgyz Windows 7 LIP via the Microsoft.com Download Center.
Please note that the Maori Kyrgyz Windows 7 LIP can only be installed on a system that runs a Russian client version of Windows 7. It is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems on the Download Center.
You can download the Windows Vista Kyrgyz LIP (and many others for both Windows 7 and Windows Vista).
Find out how accessibility options in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP make your PC easier to use.
Getting started
Learn about Windows accessibility options and other ways to customize your computer to work the way you want.
Display and readability
Customize the way your computer screen looks. Adjust icon sizes, change the screen resolution, use Magnifier, and more.
Keyboard and mouse
Change your keyboard and mouse settings for easier navigation. Learn keyboard shortcuts, create custom key combinations, and turn on Mouse Keys.
Sounds and speech
Make computer sounds easier to hear or understand. Set up Speech Recognition, turn on a text reading program, or change volume levels.
Just pointing out some great new resources in this area related to the Data Privacy Day 2011 which is tomorrow 28th jan
Protecting your Information on the go
“Brochure with guidance on protecting private information on mobile phones and devices, public computers, and public Wi-Fi.”
Location Based Services and Privacy
“Document providing an overview of Microsoft's approach to location based services, as well as policy considerations on the topic.”
Location Services and Privacy Fact Sheet
“Document providing guidance on how to use location services safely”
Marcelle has some background to these topics and information about Data Privacy Day over on the Security Tips Talk blog
You can also read our articles about taking control of computer security and understanding security and safer computing.
This is one of my favourite features in Windows 7 (only available in Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise)
Learn more about location aware printing and how to switch between printers between home work and school
Always like to see case studies from the UK about Windows 7
Microsoft Small Business Specialist Speeds Core Processes, Boosts Customer Productivity with Windows 7 Professional
“With Windows 7, technical problems that sometimes took days are now solved in minutes – so our customers don’t have the excessive downtime that they might have had in the past." - Guy Gregory, Technical Specialist, Peak Support Services Ltd., UK”
and
At the end of the day, it’s about technology that just works
"It’s more reliable than ever. There’s less crashes. There’s more compatibility with applications. It’s less obtrusive. It doesn’t get in the way of our clients getting on and doing what they need to do which is the day-to-day work." - Richard Tubb, Owner, Netlink IT, UK
My boy would so love this
thanks to @electricpig for the tip
If you like you Windows 7 in Maori one of the official language of New Zealand along with English, then download the latest Windows 7 Language Interface Pack (LIP) now.
Download the Maori Windows 7 LIP via the Microsoft.com Download Center.
Please note that the Maori Windows 7 LIP can only be installed on a system that runs a English client version of Windows 7. It is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems on the Download Center.
You can download the Windows Vista Maori LIP (and many others for both Windows 7 and Windows Vista) and it is also available for Windows XP
Microsoft UK Techdays 2011 – Online Webcasts Looks a great series of webcasts covering topics from Cloud computing, the desktop and moreplus there are some great prizes to be won if you tune in…
“Hosted by the leading specialists in their field, Tech.Days Online brings you all the latest advances in the public cloud, private cloud, and desktop, most Tuesdays between 2 and 3pm. Follow the links below to join the debate live. Or, if you’ve missed a session, you can always come back and watch the on-demand version.”
“In Windows 7, you can change the desktop background, window border color, sounds, and screen saver to create your own customized theme (to learn how, see Create a theme). There are also lots of things you can do to make sure your themes look great on your desktop. Here are a few tips and tricks you can try. “
Read more at Tips and tricks for creating a theme