The recent installment of the Windows operating system has been quite the hit, much different from its older version, Windows Vista. But why has Window 7 had become so much more efficient and user-friendly? What makes it work so well? Windows 7 is unique in that although it introduces not as many features as Vista, it looked to specialize in the things it does well.

Instead of a radical change in the new operating system which you might think Microsoft would have done considering the lack of popularity of Vista, they went for a different approach. They looked simplify their usability and increase performance. As you may be able to tell if you currently use Windows 7, the boot time alone is much faster as well.

The biggest feature difference we see that revolutionizes Windows 7 is the more vital role the Quick Launch Toolbar plays. Windows allows you to drag programs or icons and “pin” them to your task bar for much better usability. It also provides the user with a way of grouping multiple instances of one program under the icon.

Why else does Windows 7 work? Read our full overview.

Many users have been asking us to explain what memory is and how it works a little more in depth. And at Be Your Own IT, we are committed to doing just that. So the next time you are looking to buy memory whether it is in a new computer, or you are looking to buy it separately, you will be able to understand exactly which memory will serve your purpose the best.

Explaining Memory Features & Timing

Is your Mozilla Firefox running very slow or even slower than normal? There are plenty of ways to get your Firefox performance back up to where it should be. Many times, users download many large Add-Ons that slow down the performance of your browser. Learn a couple more ways to Speed Back up Your Firefox.

Have you ever wondered how your internet connection is dispersed from your modem? Do you even have enough bandwidth for the amount of computers on the network? Check out our new free tutorial video.

How Internet Bandwidth Works

Part of our goal here at Be Your Own IT’s blog is to not only help you with your computer problems, but to also give you up-to-date information on the latest news in technology that affects YOU.

With that, the ever so popular iPhone 4 has come under much scrutiny with its problems with the external antenna. The concern is growing when it comes to how you hold the phone a certain way, also known at the “Death Grip,” can be shown to drop calls as well as data connections. Even the highly reputable Consumer Report has joined the bandwagon in calling for Apple to do something about the problem that Apple refuses to do anything about. They have been reported saying that the problem is a “fact of life” for every wireless phone on the market. Apple may have legitimate concern, but recalling does not seem to be an option and would cost the company an estimated 1.5 billion dollars. It has been shown that a cover does fix the problem, which is why the phone still continues to sell, but having the extra cost has not pleased many iPhone 4 buyers.

Only time will tell on what Apple will choose to do with this increasing issue that seems to be getting media involved, even David Letterman…