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Released over the last week or so are the following Windows 7 themes
1.Abstract Bright theme
“This bold and unusual free theme for Windows 7 features fractals, sunbursts, floating spheres, and other designs evoking heightened spiritual states and unknown dimensions”
download Abstract Bright theme
2. Abstract dark Theme
“Dramatic abstract designs suggestive of smoke, gears, feathers, and circuits are featured in this free theme for Windows 7”
Download Abstract Dark theme for Windows 7
3. ASUS and Intel: In Search of Incredible theme
“The world of vinyl and analog recording comes alive in this free theme for Windows 7. The gorgeous black-and-white work of veteran photographer Don McCullin—a creative partner for ASUS and Intel in their "In Search of Incredible" campaign—includes images of vintage musical equipment, a dusty old record shop, and the backlit grooves of a record spinning on a turntable”
Download ASUS and Intel: In Search of Incredible theme
4. Autumn Color in Japan theme
“Maple leaves on moss-covered stones, a veranda overlooking a venerable old garden, Mt. Fuji in an elegant composition with turning leaves in the foreground, and other characteristic scenes of Japan in the fall are featured in this free theme for Windows 7. “
Download Autumn Color in Japan theme
5. The Macro World of Rocks theme
“The colors and patterns of photographer David S. Sommers' close-ups of polished agate, jasper, and other geological specimens suggest alien planets and fantastic abstract paintings. A free theme for Windows 7. “
Download The Macro World of Rocks theme
6. MapleStory theme
“Bring the fun, sparkly, colorful world of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) MapleStory to your desktop with this free Windows 7 theme. Includes stills of Explorers, Cygnus Knights, and other characters and creatures of this gaming phenomenon from South Korea”
Download MapleStory theme
7.Waterfalls theme
“Gurgling canyon creeks, rushing mountain streams, and cascading, terraced rivers: Waterfalls in all their glorious diversity are featured in this free theme for Windows 7”
Download Waterfalls theme
Candlelight theme for Windows 7
“These serene images of candlelight evoke mystery and warmth in a variety of settings, from the coziness of a fireplace mantel to the spare simplicity of a meditation retreat. Illuminate the wintry gloom by adding this free Windows 7 theme to your desktop”
Download Candlelight theme for Windows 7
Just a quick post to highlight that we have an updated and shiny Hotmail web site
and updated Hotmail Help Center which includes help and how –to articles for getting the most out of Hotmail
We have updated the Windows 7 theme gallery with 3 great new themes
1. Green World Theme
“Green grass, green leaves, and water droplets hanging from the strands of a spider web against a field of ambient green: Download this free Windows 7 theme by photographer Piotr Furman and immerse yourself in the cool, calm color of life and health.”
download Green World Theme
2. Hopes and Dreams Theme
“Birds, cats, cake, umbrellas, romantic robots, and angel wings fill the melancholy and whimsical world of Romanian artist Georgiana Chitac. A free theme for Windows 7.”
download Hopes and Dreams Theme
3. Raptors Theme
“Captured by photographer Aidan Finn in mid-flight, in dramatic close-ups, and perched on mossy branches, the eagles, owls, and hawks in this free Windows 7 theme will add an element of grace and grandeur to your desktop. And make you extra thankful you're not a mouse”
download Raptors Theme
4 new images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme for you featuring a sheepdog, St Kilda, Nice and Yellow Mound Overlook
Sheepdog guards a flock of sheep in the Tatra Mountains, Poland
Clouds cover a seabird rookery high on a sea stack cliff on Boreray Island, St. Kilda archipelago, Scotland
Buildings in Nice, France
Yellow Mound Overlook
Get new pictures on your desktop everyday with the Bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
One quick note when you download this theme you will see a message like
make sure you select the Download Attachments option.
We already have 3 great Windows 7 themes that update themselves on a regular basis:
(more info on RSS/dynamic themes)
and now we have 2 more
1. Flora Dynamic theme
“Vivid blossoms, dew-drenched leaves, and the elegant symmetry of grains are included in these images contributed by the Windows community. Enjoy the life and color of the plant kingdom on your desktop with this free Flora theme for Windows 7. This theme updates automatically through an RSS feed. “
Download Flora Dynamic theme for Windows 7
2. Terra Dynamic Theme
“Exquisite and sometimes haunting landscapes from around the globe are showcased in this free Windows 7 theme. Explore caves, waterfalls, desert, meadows, and beaches through the lens of our community of contributors. This theme updates automatically through an RSS feed.”
Download Terra Dynamic Theme for Windows 7
Well I was hoping to attend this but family stuff got in the way. I guess this HD video will have to do
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“ReadyBoost can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. When you plug a ReadyBoost-compatible storage device into your computer, the AutoPlay dialog box offers you the option to speed up your computer using ReadyBoost. If you select this option, you can choose how much memory on the device to use for this purpose. When you set up a device to work with ReadyBoost, Windows shows you how much space it recommends you allow it to use for optimal performance. For ReadyBoost to effectively speed up your computer, the flash drive or memory card should have at least 1 gigabyte (GB) of available space. If your device doesn't have enough available space for ReadyBoost, you'll see a message telling you to free some space on the device if you want to use it to speed up your system. You can enable or disable ReadyBoost for a specific flash drive or other removable storage device. For more information, see Turn ReadyBoost on or off for a storage device.”
“ReadyBoost can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. When you plug a ReadyBoost-compatible storage device into your computer, the AutoPlay dialog box offers you the option to speed up your computer using ReadyBoost. If you select this option, you can choose how much memory on the device to use for this purpose.
When you set up a device to work with ReadyBoost, Windows shows you how much space it recommends you allow it to use for optimal performance. For ReadyBoost to effectively speed up your computer, the flash drive or memory card should have at least 1 gigabyte (GB) of available space. If your device doesn't have enough available space for ReadyBoost, you'll see a message telling you to free some space on the device if you want to use it to speed up your system.
You can enable or disable ReadyBoost for a specific flash drive or other removable storage device. For more information, see Turn ReadyBoost on or off for a storage device.”
The ReadyBoost tab lets you decide how much storage space on a removable device to use for boosting your system speed.