These are a couple great sites for information on hardware,guides and whatever. :)
I immediately noticed this on the second site about Windows 7
With regard to media files, the days of capturing an audio program on your PC seem to be over (if the program originated on that PC). The inputs of your sound card are severely degraded in software if the card is also playing an audio program (tested here with Grooveshark).
Not very good if things are so bogged down your PRGs wouldnt capture right!
And i have said it before and ill say it again: IF YOUR CONCERNED ABOUT PRIVACY,DO NOT USE ANYTHING NEWER THEN XP!! (If possible)