Got a New OS? Lynda.com Has Great Training!

With the recent launch of both Mac OS X 10.6 and Windows 7, many of you might be thinking about upgrading your operating system - or already have!  If you fall into either camp, Lynda.com has video introductions that will walk you through the new features of each OS.  To view previews of these videos, visit the links below:

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard New Features
Windows 7 Essential Training

To view the full training modules, request a free Lynda.com account from the HelpDesk at 410-778-7777.

To learn more about Lynda.com, visit oit.washcoll.edu/lynda.

Windows 7 Tip: Upgrade from Release Candidate

Have you been running the Windows 7 Release Candidate and want to upgrade to the full retail version?

If you've bought yourself a retail copy of Windows 7, you can avoid doing a clean install and instead upgrade your existing RC1 installation by following the steps that Maximum PC outlines in the following article:

Windows 7 Upgrade Guide for RC (Release Candidate) Users

As with any "hack," attempt this at your own risk and definitely back up your data first!