Windows 7 family pack going to hit UK

Until now, British consumers were not enjoying the FamilyPack of Windows 7. This pack allows a user to install Windows 7 on three computers in the same household. As there was a tussle going on between EU and Microsoft over the pre-installation of the internet explorer web-browser, the launch was delayed. Previously, the company was compelled to sell copies of Windows 7 without pre-installed internet explorer.

But now with all the tussle is over, Microsoft is about to launch it’s home pack in European union countries making it possible for the British customers to buy the multi-license family pack. The sale will start from October 22. The family pack will be priced at £150. If you buy separately the three all copies of Windows 7, the cost will be higher than this.

Try to be the first one to grab the pack. You may miss it as Microsoft has warned that this pack will be available in limited quantities.

Microsoft has given a hint that upgraded editions of Windows 7 may also be available in UK. Users who are already using Windows Vista on their machines can upgrade their OS to home premium which will be priced at £79.99. You can upgrade to professional version for £189.99 and ultimate version for £199.99.

On the other hand, Apple launches its new operating system, Snow Leopard, on Friday. It will just cost £25 for existing users to upgrade and the FamilyPack of snow Leopard is available at £39.

Updates to Wi-Fi standards nearly done

IEEE, the committee for networking standards first met seven years ago to sketch out the next generation standard. By the end of September, their work will be completed. The version of wi-fi dubbed 802.11 will be sanctioned. A long process will effect in faster wireless connectivity around the planet. If you are already a user of a wi-fi router that was built around the early 802.11n, then there is not too much difference between the revised one and your older one.

That's when the version of Wi-Fi dubbed 802.11n will be ratify, ending a long process that will result in faster wireless connectivity over greater distances.

Let’s take a look at 802.11n and 802.11g.

The 801.11n is the successor to 802.11g. The previous version supports speed up to 54 megabits/second, while 802.11n can lever up to 600 mbps. This is only a theoretical saying, though; it is needless to say that it is a lot faster than its predecessor.

There are some actual benefits of 802.11n other than high speed. As for instance, 802.11n has a greater range. If you don’t find wi-fi connectivity, opt for 802.11n which will fix it for you.

Apart from that, 802.11n operates at a different rate. This frequency level share bandwidth with older cordless phones, baby monitors and microwave ovens. The 802.11n went through some critical technical issues. One of these was channel-bonding that had to be done to combine more than two wi-fi channels to coalesce more than one wi-fi channel.

If you already possess a version of 802.11n router at your residence, please go through the manufacturer’s web site for firmware upgrades. Not all the 802.11n are upgradeable. The first N-class routers might not be upgraded. However, it is almost done. And just keep a look at the changes happening.

Buy your antivirus from a reliable company

Your computer often gets affected with virus and you tend to buy antivirus software instead downloading a free one. Be cautious. Always buy it from a reputed and trustworthy antivirus company. Never think that as you are buying antivirus software from a company and not downloading it for free antivirus program, then you are just out of harm's way. Several software companies are out there to lock you in their antivirus software array. Avoid those companies to get real security.

Always have a good study of a company before you buy antivirus software from them. If you are not a techno-smart, hence not au fait with antivirus software, you can not just find out one trustworthy company. Go through the wikipedia list to find out the best possible solution for you PC. They regularly keep a track of antivirus programs. Their list is fine because antivirus programs are compared to each other in respect of boot-timing and operating-system availability. The list also includes a list of free software. You can also check out the lists of CNet and PCMag. Analyze the lists very carefully to give your computer the ultimate security.

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