Category Archives: Windows 7

Fixed: IE9 “Only Secure Content is Displayed” warning

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Barb Bowman

For a very long time, it seemed as through every site I visited with IE9 created an annoying prompt about secure content and encourage me to show all content. I’ve seen fixes that involve lowering your security etc., but never … Continue reading →

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Microsoft RAW Codec and Windows Media Center

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Barb Bowman

Yesterday (see previous post) I wrote a little about the newly released Microsoft RAW Codec. One of the first things I did was try my latest batch of Nikon RAW NEF files from a balloon festival earlier this month. I … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Now Offers limited RAW Camera Support

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Barb Bowman

Today Microsoft released a Codec Camera Pack which brings (long overdue) limited support for various RAW formats from the major camera vendors. While most RAW shooters use more substantial tools (Lightroom, Photoshop, etc.) for manipulating images, Microsoft has provided a … Continue reading →

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OneShot App Automates & Organizes Screen Captures for W7 PlayTo

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Barb Bowman

One of the great things about “community” is that you meet talented people virtually who come up with neat ways to enhance Windows features. Jensigner has developed just such an add-on called OneShot which I see all kinds of interesting … Continue reading →

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Netflix Coming to Canada, Eh?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Barb Bowman

Some of my Canadian friends might be pleased to hear that Netflix intends to cross the border officially later this year. You can pre-register now if you are interested at http://www.netflix.ca. Here’s what you’ll see if you access the site … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 WMP Internet Streaming Adapts to Connection Speed

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Barb Bowman

The more I use WMP secure Internet streaming, the more impressed I become. The empowering technology is obviously very slick and smart. I discovered that the bit rate for streaming is adaptive and adjusts to your connection speed. While I … Continue reading →

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W7 RC Secure WMP Internet Streaming is Impressive

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Barb Bowman

None of the info I’d see on the web mentioned much about the ability to stream Recorded TV in Windows 7 over the Internet as part of the just revealed Windows 7 Windows Media Player Internet Streaming function added to … Continue reading →

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