My Windows PC continues to grow and the members are making new friends every day. Here’s an update of what’s going on at MyWindowsPC.com

Groups

There are so many useful groups on MyWindowsPC. You can learn almost anything or start a group of your own. Here are some of the most popular groups:

• Windows Tips and Tricks
• Familiarize yourself with myWindowsPC
• Computer Issues
• SecurityJack
• Other groups…

Blogs

Some members started their own MyWindowsPC blogs. Soon, I will open blogs up again to those that request them and you can get your own mywindowspc.com/[myblog] address. Here are some of the best blogs on MyWindowsPC:

• Familiarize Yourself With MyWindowsPC
• Welcome to Angad’s Blog!
• Windows Express
• WinSpark

Extras

You can play in the MyWindowsPC Arcade and become a champion at the games on offer there.

If you’re not a member of MyWindowsPC yet, sign up here.

Further Reading

• Vista User Accounts and Parental Controls Series
• Microsoft Cracks Down On Xbox Cheaters
• Best Windows Freebies and Guides 18 [September 2009]
• IObit Security 360: Complete PC Tool-Suite for 2009 [Reader Review]
• Changes to mintywhite.com (and my other sites)

I put together a games arcade for mintywhite months ago, but never decided to put it online. Now MyWindowsPC is growing, I thought it would be good to put the arcade up on the site. Head over and have some fun! More games will come with time.

Play in the Arcade

Further Reading

• Seven Days with Windows 7: Making it Functional
• How Microsoft Can Prevent “Collapsing Windows”
• Xbox 360 “Newton” Motion Sensing Controller Confirmed
• Hollywood Producer Set to Make Shows for Xbox
• Microsoft Cracks Down On Xbox Cheaters

Windows Forums member, MSherwood spent seven days using Windows 7 and nothing else. In this two-part series, he shares his impressions, likes, dislikes, and recommendations for Windows 7. The second part of this series covers program installation and feature exploration.

Check the first of this two-part series.

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Read the rest of Seven Days with Windows 7: Making it Functional

A round up of the best wallpapers on the web. Full credit goes to the image authors. Let us know about any others you really like!

Want More Wallpaper?

Check out more wallpapers in the the Wallpaper section of this site or learn how to use these wallpapers for your login screen too!

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Read the rest of Free Desktop Wallpaper Showcase: Set 22

Every month we take a look around some of the most interesting windows-related web sites. We collect the best free stuff and write tips to help you get more out of Windows. Below you’ll find wallpapers, icon packs, fonts, screensavers, and freeware we’ve found over the last 30 days. We’ve also put together our most popular windows guides.

Enjoy the overview of stuff you shouldn’t have missed in November 2008.

Looking for more cool Windows-related websites? Check out the competition for the ‘Best Windows Customization Website‘.

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Read the rest of Best Windows Freebies and Guides 08 [November 2008]

A round up of the best wallpapers on the web. Full credit goes to the image authors. Let us know about any others you really like!

Want More Wallpaper?

Check out more wallpapers in the the Wallpaper section of this site or learn how to use these wallpapers for your login screen too!

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Read the rest of Free Desktop Wallpaper Showcase: Set 21

The team over at RockStar has put together a great collection of wallpapers and a screensaver for free download.

GTA IV Screensaver

GTA IV Wallpapers

Download them here

Further Reading

• MyWindowsPC Update (Groups, Blogs, and Extras)
• MyWindowsPC Arcade Launches
• Seven Days with Windows 7: Making it Functional
• Free Desktop Wallpaper Showcase: Set 22
• Best Windows Freebies and Guides 08 [November 2008]

If your [insert account user type here] plays inappropriate or too many games, you can intervene and set controls with Windows Vista. In this guide, you’ll learn how to restrict what games can be played by account users.

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Read the rest of Control Games by Rating, Content, or Title in Vista [How To]

By setting up parental controls, you gain more control over what your children (colleagues, friends etc) can and can’t do on your computer. Parental controls are very useful as there is so much inappropriate content out there – whether it be on the internet, in games, or even in some software. You may also want to protect your computer from unauthorized changes. This guide will help you set up a user account with parental controls, or add parental controls to an existing account.

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Read the rest of Set Up a Vista User Account with Parental Controls [How To]

For the next week, I’m going to run a series of guides that will help you manage user accounts and parental controls on your Windows Vista machine.

If you have younger children, I strongly suggest you set up a user account for them and follow the instructions in these guides. You’ll learn how to do the following:

• Set up a user account with parental controls
• Collect information about computer usage
• Control allowed websites, downloads, and other internet usage
• Set time limits on computer usage
• Control games by rating, content, or title
• Block specific programs on your computer

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