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How to Improve Windows Vista's Performance
Does your Vista-equipped notebook or desktop seem a little sluggish? (Joke answer: Of course it does, it's running Vista!) You may find salvation -- or at least a speed uptick -- in the Microsoft-authored Windows Vista Performance and Tuning guide. This 14-page document covers topics like disabling visual...
Tags: Performance, Microsoft Windows Vista, Software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Rick Broida
Blog posts 2008-08-04
Copy Files Faster with TeraCopy (Windows)
I don't know what Windows Vista's deal is, but it takes forever to copy files. Freeware utility TeraCopy promises to copy files much faster than Windows and not just Vista while adding extra features to the process. According to the developer, TeraCopy employs "dynamically adjusted buffers" and...
Tags: File, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Rick Broida
Blog posts 2008-07-18
How I Fixed Some Vista Productivity Pitfalls
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the new-PC dilemma I was facing: whether I should desperately cling to Windows XP, bite the bullet and accept Vista as my new OS, or take the plunge to Mac. I was concerned about the productivity issues that might plague me with...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, CC Holland
Blog posts 2008-07-15
Will Windows Vista Kill My Productivity?
I'm toying with the idea of buying a new computer. Mine is about 6 years old and despite a bunch of upgrades, it's barely limping along under the weight of all my applications and my penchant for multitasking. The trouble is, I'm gun-shy about Microsoft Windows Vista....
Tags: CC Holland, Software, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista
Blog posts 2008-06-25
How to Downgrade to Windows XP
So you've decided Windows Vista just isn't your cup of OS tea. Perhaps you're not happy with its sluggish performance or software incompatibilities. Whatever the reason, you may be able to "downgrade" to Windows XP (or, if you prefer, an earlier version of Windows). All volume-licensed editions of Vista, meaning...
Tags: Operating System, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Computerworld, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Rick Broida
Blog posts 2007-12-14
Bring Vista's Breadcrumbs to Windows XP with QT Address Bar
Say what you will about Windows Vista -- the operating system's "breadcrumb" approach to file and folder navigation beats the traditional folder-tree system by a mile. Now Windows XP users can enjoy the breadcrumb system thanks to QT Address Bar, a free utility. After installing the software (which requires Windows...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Rick Broida, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn)
Blog posts 2007-09-06
10 Ways to Turbocharge Windows Vista
If you've purchased a new notebook or desktop PC recently, chances are extremely high that it came with Windows Vista. Chances are also pretty high that you're not thrilled with the machine's performance. That's because Vista is a slowpoke of an operating system, especially on notebooks (more on that in...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, Rick Broida, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Notebook
Blog posts 2007-08-31
New Version of Palm Desktop Adds Vista Support
From the Better-Late-Than-Never Dept., Palm has finally unveiled a Vista-compatible version of Palm Desktop -- good news for countless owners of Palm PDAs and Treo smartphones. The new version supports synchronization with Outlook 2007 and allows users to install applications and files (which, incredibly, required a third-party workaround up until...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Handhelds, Software, Gizmos and Gadgets, Palm Inc., Palm Desktop, Microsoft Windows Vista, desktop, Rick Broida
Blog posts 2007-07-27
Extend Your Notebook's Battery Life with Vista Battery Saver (Beta 2)
Are you the proud owner of a Vista-equipped notebook? [Insert your own no-one-is-the-proud-owner-of-a-Vista-anything joke here.] If so, you may have discovered that battery life leaves something to be desired. Turns out that Microsoft's highly touted Aero Glass and Sidebar features consume an inordinate amount of power. Enter Vista Battery Saver,...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Engineering, Beta 2 version, Computers, Software, battery, Microsoft Windows Vista, notebook, Rick Broida
Blog posts 2007-07-25
Find a Replacement for Windows Explorer
I've always been a bit confused by Windows Explorer, the stock Windows file manager. Microsoft all but buries the program in the OS, making it ridiculously difficult to find (hint: right-click Start and choose Explore). Plus, it's practically the same no-frills file manager it was 10 years ago, never evolving...
Tags: Rick Broida, Microsoft Windows Explorer, Microsoft Windows, EXPLORER, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Software
Blog posts 2007-07-20
Use Any Flash Drive to Speed Up Your Vista PC
A few months ago, I mentioned that Windows Vista users can increase the read cache of their PCs—thus speeding up loading times for start up and other applications—by plugging in spare flash drives. The ReadyBoost function of Vista that allows users to take advantage of this trick is...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), David Goldenberg, Computers, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, USB flash drive, Time-Savers
Blog posts 2007-04-26
Clear Out Your System Tray
As I mentioned in an earlier post, Vistas new ReadyBoost system allows you to basically add RAM to your PC by taking advantage of any flash drives that are plugged into it. The folks at ExtremeTech have come up with several other ways to speed up your Vista OS by...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Backups, David Goldenberg, system tray, Clear, Time-Savers, Computers
Blog posts 2007-04-04
How to Upgrade to Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista has arrived, and you're wondering if and when to upgrade. Before you take the plunge, do your homework to help make the process as smooth as possible. Assess Whether You Should Upgrade Now or Later Goal: Find a...
Tags: Clean Install, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Business, clean, Operating systems, SOFTWARE, Crash Course
Articles 2007-02-23
Turn Your Flash Drive into a PC Key
One of the biggest headaches about Microsofts new Vista OS is that the several different versions (among them: Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise) have such variable features. For example, the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature thats so perfect for protecting sensitive files on your work PC (or, indeed,...
Tags: Computers, Software, Gizmos and Gadgets, USB flash drive, BitLocker Drive Encryption, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), David Goldenberg
Blog posts 2007-02-14
The Fast Way to Make a Vista PC Faster
If you are planning to upgrade to Windows Vista, theres a lot to know about your new Operating System. Over the coming weeks, well have lots more info for you about how to take advantage of some of the cool features (and get rid of some of the...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), David Goldenberg, PCs, Microsoft Windows Vista, USB flash drive, PC
Blog posts 2007-02-01
Microsoft Online Chief Leaves -- Timing Suggests Long-Term Plan
Kevin Johnson, one-time Microsoft president of Microsoft's Platforms & Services division, has just left the building to become CEO of Juniper Networks. You can hear the speculation humming â€" he left because he was supposed to make the Yahoo deal work and it didn't, or he left because Steve Ballmer...
Tags: Juniper Networks Inc., Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Erik Sherman
Blog posts 2008-07-24
Tell Your PC When (and How) to Shut Down with Vista Shutdown Timer
Despite what Rick thinks, I don't hate the Earth and want to see it bleed. I just think that putting your PC to sleep is a smarter way to use your PC than turning it off completely. But whether you want to turn off your computer, put it in standby,...
Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Standby, Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Productivity, Desktops, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware, Dave Johnson
Blog posts 2009-05-07
IBM Chides Microsoft Over Poor Roadmap Directions
IBM is still trying to take advantage of Microsoft's stumbles with Vista in the hopes that customer confusion results in defection to IBM platforms and applications. The most recent evidence of this is a posting by IBM blogger extraordinaire Ed Brill a sometimes commenter on this blog...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Ed Brill, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Michael Hickins
Blog posts 2009-05-19
Is Microsoft's Mojo Working?
In the last few years, even in the face of its piles of money, Microsoft has developed something of a reputation for stumbling. Whether Vista disaster or online ineptitude, the pundit view has often been of a company that was clearly losing it. But as recent news is suggesting, Microsoft...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., Smart Phones, Game Players, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware, Erik Sherman
Blog posts 2009-05-29
Switch Power Plans on Your Laptop with a Single Click
If you've got a laptop with a fading battery, the last thing you want to do is futz around with Windows, searching for the right power plan to get a few more minutes of runtime. Wouldn't it be great if you could just click a desktop shortcut to switch to...
Tags: Laptop Computer, How-To Geek, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Construction, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Dave Johnson
Blog posts 2009-06-16
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