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[26 Oct 2009 | 7 Comments | ]
Things to Consider before Upgrading to Windows 7

We are going through the process of figuring out Windows 7 just like any other user, so if you are thinking of getting the new OS you can take advantage of our insights and blunders.
With that in mind, here are a few things you need to know before upgrading.

[26 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
GCF in the News

Local ABC 11 news in Raleigh discusses our programs.

[20 Oct 2009 | 5 Comments | ]
A First Look at Windows 7

On October 22, Microsoft will be releasing the much anticipated Windows 7 Operating System and with the widespread marketing blitz it’s hard not to wonder if this is the latest, greatest technology “must have”. Of course, we have been wondering the very same thing.

Will this operating system perform better than Windows Vista? Is Windows 7 as fun and easy as it appears? What do we need to know before buying? Should we prepare members to upgrade right away?

[8 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
Hey Teachers! Need FREE CEU’s?

GCFLearnFree.org’s CEUs can be used toward…

[7 Oct 2009 | 3 Comments | ]
How To Search Google (and others) Effectively.

17,100,000. That is how many results I received when I used an Internet search engine to search for a talking clock.

Obviously, I don’t have the time to look through 17 million web pages to locate the exact item I need, and I’m guessing you don’t have that kind of extra time either.
That is why it is important for you to know how to use search engines effectively.