Windows only: Photo geeks out there know how valuable raw image formats can be, but the Windows Imaging Component doesn’t have native support. The free FastPictureViewer WIC codec pack adds RAW support to XP, Vista and 7.
Windows 7 officially launches today, but we’ve been testing, tweaking, customising, fixing and writing about this OS for a year now. We present here a guide to everything we’ve learned about the OS, from first install to final settings change.
Taking breaks and zoning out from everyday tasks lets our brains do long-term, big-picture thinking that immediate engagement with bosses, email and meetings does not. You don’t need a week or month off, either — just commitment to being uncommitted.
