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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...
- Blog posts 2008-08-04
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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,...
- Blog posts 2007-07-25
- Create an Ad-Hoc Network with Windows Vista
- A couple weeks ago I wrote about WiPeer, a free utility that lets you create ad-hoc wireless networks between nearby notebooks. Turns out Windows Vista has the same capability baked right in. Here's how to set up such a network: Click Start > Connect To. Click Set up a connection or network. Click...
- Blog posts 2007-06-18
- Turn Vista's Sleep Button into a Power Button
- Hey, Vista users: Ever noticed that when you click the Start button and then mouse over what looks like a power button, Vista doesn't actually shut down? Instead, it goes to sleep. To actually shut down your system, you have to mouse over even further and choose the corresponding item...
- Blog posts 2008-11-13
- How to Use Vista's Snipping Tool
- One of Vista's lesser-known but decidedly valuable features is the Snipping Tool, which lets you capture a screenshot of just about anything: a window, an entire screen, or a hand-selected area. In the above tutorial video, Vista product manager Esther Choi shows you the finer points of using the tool....
- Blog posts 2008-10-03
- GridMove Brings Windows 7-Style Window Docking to XP and Vista
- As most Windows 7 users are aware, the new OS lets you dock windows just by dragging them to various areas of the screen. GridMove is a free utility that offers Windows 7-style drag-and-dock window management. Watch in action right here: ...
- Blog posts 2009-08-12
- Five Ways Windows 7 Improves on Vista
- I’ve spent the last couple hours tinkering with the Windows 7 beta, which is running in a dual-boot configuration on a fairly low-powered Acer Aspire notebook. The verdict? So far, so good. I haven’t done any performance testing yet, but I have discovered some things about Windows...
- Blog posts 2009-01-12
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- Surprise! Microsoft Security Essentials Doesn't Suck
- We love to rip on Microsoft as much as the next blog, but let's face it: The company has been making all the right moves of late. (Okay, maybe not so much with the hilariously awful Windows 7 House Party video.) Witness Security Essentials, a new anti-virus...
- Blog posts 2009-10-08
- Business Hacks Poll: Will You Pre-Order Windows 7?
- What price Windows 7? That's been the question for the last few months, and Microsoft has finally dished out some answers. For starters, if you buy a PC starting tomorrow, June 26, you're eligible for a free upgrade (assuming the vendor is participating in the program --...
- Blog posts 2009-06-26
- Download the Windows 7 Public Beta for Free
- Here's a surprising bit of news from Microsoft head-honcho Steve Ballmer: Starting tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 9), you can download the Windows 7 public beta free of charge. An excerpt of the report from Wired: Unveiled by an intense Ballmer during his keynote address on the eve of CES 2009,...
- Blog posts 2009-01-08
- Business Hacks Poll: When Will Windows 7 Ship?
- For the moment, Microsoft is keeping mum about Windows 7's ship date. Original estimates pegged it as "the end of 2009," but the recent arrival of an extremely solid Windows 7 beta has folks wondering if the final OS might drop much sooner. For starters, everyone knows...
- Blog posts 2009-02-02
- It's Official: Windows 7 Available Oct. 22
- Ending months -- or is it years? -- of speculation, Microsoft announced yesterday that Windows 7 will be generally available on October 22. That means it will likely "release to manufacturing" (or RTM, in software-speak) in late July or early August so that computer makers have time...
- Blog posts 2009-06-03
- Microsoft Officially Pulls the Plug on Windows XP. Now What?
- As you may have heard, yesterday was the end of the road for Windows XP -- the operating system most people really liked except for its gaping security holes. What does this mean for you and your business? AppScout offers 10 things you need to know about the end of...
- Blog posts 2008-07-01
- Take Windows 7's XP Mode for a Test Drive
- If you're thinking seriously about making a move from Windows XP to Windows 7, but have concerns about application compatibility, Microsoft has the answer: XP Mode. This free add-on provides a virtual XP operating system that runs inside Windows 7, effectively giving you the best of both...
- Blog posts 2009-08-05
- Seven Tips for Surviving Your Windows 7 Upgrade
- Windows 7 is still about a month away for most users, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't start prepping now. ZDNet's Ed Bott offers seven suggestions as part of his Windows 7 upgrade survival guide. Here's an excerpt: 3. Check for compatibility problems before you start. The Windows Upgrade...
- Blog posts 2009-09-17
- Sync Folders on Multiple PCs with Windows Live FolderShare
- Problem: You’ve got a desktop in your office, a notebook that travels with you, and a need to access the same files and folders on both machines. Solution: Microsoft’s newly updated Windows Live FolderShare, a free service that not only keeps folders in sync between two or more computers, but also lets...
- Blog posts 2008-03-11
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