For those wondering, I am running the 32-bit edition of Windows 7. I did this primarily for application compatibility above all else.

The first response from those who are familiar with 64-bit environments are quick to say, "But you can run 32-bit apps in a 64-bit environment easily."

That’s not always the case.

Running certain 32-bit apps in 64-bit environments can present itself to be a problem no matter what OS you use. For example, many Mac people use Photoshop. All new Macs are 64-bit. But Adobe does not have a 64-bit edition for the Mac. Photoshop still runs fine but doesn’t take full advantage of the 64-bit environment. It also ticked off Mac users something fierce that Photoshop 64-bit will be for Windows first. And if I were a Mac user that would perturb me quite a bit as well.

Per conversations I’ve had with a few folks running Windows Vista or 7 64-bit, two particular types of platforms have exhibited some quirks, also both from Adobe.

The first one is Adobe AIR. It would appear AIR doesn’t "play nice" in 64-bit world except for Linux currently. But on Windows 64-bit, AIR is something which may or may not work. So if you wanted to run AIR apps like Twhirl or TweetDeck on Vista 64 or Win 7 64, it might not even be possible presently.

Did you get Adobe AIR running on Windows Vista or 7 64-bit along with your favorite AIR apps? Let us know in the comments.

The second is a biggie, Adobe Flash. Some I’ve conversed with say Flash runs fine on 64-bit while others say it’s "tolerable" at best.

Did you get Adobe Flash running on your 64-bit Windows Vista or 7? Let us know in the comments on this one too as many would love to hear your experience.

Most people could live without AIR, but as for Flash, there are tons of web sites that simply require it. And going without Flash would be trying on the nerves to many.

Situation: You use an app that requires Adobe AIR but decide you don’t want it anymore and uninstall it. The app was easily removed by going to Add/Remove Programs, but AIR is still installed and there appears to be no way to uninstall it.

Update: The latest version of AIR does have an Add/Remove entry after installation but older versions do not. If you’re running an older version, read below for how to uninstall AIR.

Can you uninstall Adobe AIR completely?

Yes.

Perform the following steps.

1. Uninstall all AIR apps first.

Being that you’re not going to use AIR anymore, uninstall any app that uses it. You most likely know which apps these are, and they can all be uninstalled via Add/Remove.

2. Download the AIR intstaller executable file.

Available here: http://get.adobe.com/air/

The file downloaded will be AdobeAIRInstaller.exe. Download this direct to the desktop. You’ll understand why in a moment.

Note: If you run this file by double-clicking it, all it will do is update your existing AIR installation but not uninstall it.

3. Launch a Command Prompt.

Click Start, then Run, type cmd and click OK.

You get something that will look similar to this.

4. Type cd Desktop and press Enter.

It looks like this:

5. Type the following command exactly as shown:

AdobeAirInstaller.exe -uninstall

It looks like this:

You must type it exactly as shown, then press Enter.

Adobe AIR will then be uninstalled from your computer.

There’s a lot of people that use Yahoo! and their services within, but most people never heard of Yahoo! Live.

Yahoo! Live is (and soon to be was) Yahoo!’s version of live broadcasting but it never really took off with the internet masses. As such it was forgotten quickly.

I tried it once and the service could be best described as lethargic. The interface was clunky, the lag time on video feeds was maddening and there was simply no way to get the number of viewers you could get on Ustream, Stickam, Mogulus, Justin.tv, blogTV or the like.

There are some things that Yahoo! does really well, but live broadcasting isn’t one of them so they’re waving the white flag on this one.

Odds are your computer room is warmer than any other room in your house, especially during the summer months, because of the heat output your computer(s) are producing. I have this problem in my home office and what I have found is a simple floor fan really helps.

Not only does it noticeably cool the room, but it also makes the room much left ’stuffy’ due to the air circulation. I have also been able to keep the thermostat turned up a few degrees when I have the fan blowing in my office (which really helps the power usage), even when the door is closed.

No need to go overboard with the fan you use. I have a very small fan (10 inches) and have it pointing at me running on low. It definitely makes a world of difference compared to not having one at all.

We all love some of the internet-based applications that are out there and what they can do for you. But, what if those kinds of applications could be moved to your computer? That is what Adobe Air does.

In this 101-level article, I’m going to talk about what Adobe Air is and why you might want to take note of it.

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