When Microsoft first launched Windows 7, it sold a limited number of Family Packs for the OS. The Family Packs have since been long sold-out, but now Microsoft is bringing them back, but again only for a limited run. The Windows 7 Family Pack gives you three licenses to put on as many computers. The more »

Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 has been released, albeit still in beta. But that said, its available for those willing to take the early plunge. Otherwise you can sit back and wait for the final non-beta version to come in the future. And just so you can get an idea of what you are more »

Many Windows 7 users are complaining about the severe loss in battery life in their notebooks after only a few weeks. Cases like a previous battery life of two hours cutting down to 30 minutes or less are common. Other cases involve their notebook actually telling them they need a new battery after upgrading to more »

After the disappointing release of Vista a few years back, Microsoft was hoping for the best with Windows 7. And as if the glow of satisfaction with 7 that is hovering over the internet wasn’t enough, their sales numbers for Q2 sure are. From the press release: [QUOTE]“Exceptional demand for Windows 7 led to the more »

Welcome back to InterrupTech. Catch up on the week’s most important tech stories in a hurry. We cover the Barnes & Noble Nook, Windows 7, Moto’s Droid, Apple’s latest computers, Dell’s new Adamo XPS, RIM’s new BlackBerry watch, VW’s new iPhone app, and Google’s music service.

Today, as you probably already know, is the release of Windows 7. The day comes not only with the new OS, but with a number of new computers to go along with the release. One of the biggest features is that Windows 7, unlike Vista, works fairly well on netbooks, which means today there’s a more »

Amazon states the the latest Windows offering has beaten absolutely any product they have ever had for pre-order in the UK. Better come up with a new trick Harry Potter, because even you have lost the king of pre-order title and crown. Amazon has sold more copies of Windows 7 in the first eight hours more »

Windows 7 is scheduled to launch this week and different retailers are offering a load of specials on the operating system. If you are interested in updating since Windows 7 has plenty of changes like Jump Lists, 64 bit support and simple Windows Search feature, you can check out some of these special offers. Best more »

You’d have to be blind not to see Microsoft trying to shove Windows 7 into the living rooms of America through TV commercials. The most recent — the gaggy sweet little girl making rainbow and flower pages though, is in my opinion, not their best effort. But, that effort is now veering in a new more »

Deutsche Bank analysts say that the rumor of Verizon passing on picking up the Palm Pre were preposterous.

“Our checks continue to point to healthy carrier demand for the Pre early in CY10. We believe Palm has placed orders with the supply chain for another version of the Pre with features highly consistent with a Verizon launch.” – Deutsche Bank letter to investors

If a bank is making statements to investors regarding Verizon’s business plans, you can be sure that this is far from water-cooler rumblings. When money is involved, every statement can lead to a lawsuit, so plan on seeing a Palm Pre from Verizon soon.