Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (Med-V) is on its second iteration to help businesses deploy legacy applications. Windows XP Mode allows users of Windows 7 to install a virtual copy of Windows XP to allow use of legacy applications – but this is designed to be installed one user at a time.
What if you have several hundred (or thousand) computers that require access to legacy applications?
Med-V can help with that issue of migration to Windows 7, while still maintaining legacy application use. Med-V is part of the MDOP group, so if you already have the licensing available, this product could come in handy.
What does Med-V do that makes it a viable solution?
By itself, Med-V can provide a single Windows XP image (called a Workspace) to computers using Windows 7, but it really shines through with an ESD such as SCCM. Users will still be able to use the legacy applications without resorting to dual-boot, multiple computer or RDS scenarios. These programs appear on the Start menu and can also be pinned to the Windows 7 taskbar.
Working for one of the leading IT management companies in Cincinnati, I am asked a lot about tablet computing. Personally, I have been using an iPad since its release in April 2010 and just recently purchased the iPad 2.
There are so many options and so many apps that can make day-to-day mobile office life easier. Quickoffice Pro is one of those apps. Do you need to open and edit an email from Outlook? No problem!
I downloaded CamScanner about a month ago after it popped up on my list of apps in the android market. The app has become very handy on a weekly, if not daily, basis.
It allows me to take a picture of any document and turn the picture into a PDF document. Any time I come across an article in a magazine, I can turn those pages into PDFs and email them to myself so I can reference them later.
I recommend CamScanner for anyone who would like to reference documents, articles, etc. after reading them. It’s simple to use and very convenient.
A few months ago, when Netflix raised their prices again, I started looking at different options. I decided to move to Redbox as my source for renting Blu-ray movies. Redbox has been great so far. I have never had any problems renting a movie that I wanted to see. The price is right ($1.50/night), and the numerous locations of Redbox’s in my neighborhood makes it very easy.
The one thing that I hated about Redbox was waiting in line for people to figure out what movie they wanted to rent. When I started talking to others about my frustration, they looked at me like I was crazy. After further discussion, I found they weren’t aware that you can actually reserve movies online.
Personally, I haven’t reserved any movies via Redbox’s website, however, I do have the Redbox app on my iPhone and use it all the time. The app is very simple. When you bring it up, it gives you a list of movies by release date, and you can filter them depending on what you are looking to rent.
Windows 7 is more than just a new operating system, it’s an entertainment system. All versions of Windows 7 include a program called Windows Media Center. This program is a one-stop location for all your media needs.
You can watch movies, listen to music, and even make the computer your own personal DVR. If you install a TV card like the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250 (Dual Tuner) into your computer, you can pull in TV from cable or an antenna. Windows Media Center will even record your favorite shows.
