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If you are one of those people who have made the switch to Windows 7 from Vista or XP, you would be wondering how you survived working with those operating systems for so long. For most people Windows 7 is the operating system that Microsoft should have delivered a long time ago. The optimization and sheer ease of use are a joy to behold.

One of the functions that Microsoft has improved vastly is the process of managing printers and devices. In previous versions, device and printer management was a tedious task that involved several different applets like Device Manager, My Computer, Game Controller, Mouse, etc.

However, in Windows 7, everything is found in one location. Microsoft has placed the Device and Printer Management on the Windows 7 Start Menu because of its importance in daily functions.

The new applet functions in a smart way that not only displays plug and play components which users will need to play with but also determines other matters like display settings for an external monitor. These settings do not apply to a laptop display. Each device features a context menu, which makes adjusting these settings very easy. Adjusting printer settings can also be done through this applet, making it very versatile. In addition to this, the applet allows for browsing of all printers attached to the computer, installing printers, displaying relevant tasks to attached devices and displaying information related to these devices.

As you can see, Microsoft has worked hard to provide a better user experience with Windows 7 and this applet is just one example of that effort.

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While most, if not all, people are more than happy with Google’s search engine, it appears the developers over at Google are not. The new proposed design of Google’s search page has overtones of Google Wave and so far has only one significant feature that is not present in the current offering. Although there is a sidebar that will help you narrow down your searches, most other changes appear cosmetic. What is disappointing is the sidebar performs the same functions the more discreet menu does in the current form. However, the significant feature included in the prototype is the ability to search forums, which makes up for all the disappointment.

If testing the new search page interests you, then all you have to do is paste the following text into your browser address bar when on the Google search page.

javascript:void(document.cookie=”PREF=ID=20b6e4c2f44943bb:
U=4bf292d46faad806:TM=1249677602:LM=1257919388:S=odm0Ys-53ZueXfZG;path=/; domain=.google.com”);

Before you get excited over it or even fall in love with it, keep in mind that this is only a Beta version. Considering the thoroughness that Google employs to test all its products before they hit the market, you can be assured that: 1. It will take some time for the new version to hit your browser window and 2. It may not look anything like this when it does.

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SOFTWARE engineering is the domain of systematic software development. It emphasizes on quality of processes and products, and increase in productivity. In it is defined the processes, methods and software tools covering the entire software lifecycle, from requirements engineering to maintenance.

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Companies that practice good software asset management are rewarded with a reasonable budget, tighter security system and increased productivity, an expert from Deloitte & Touche, Taipei said last week.

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