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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
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
Will Windows Vista operating system software be bigger, better,
Microsoft is hoping to rock the computing world with the launch of its Windows Vista operating system software, but just how earthshaking the new program will be is open to debate.The release of Vista has been looked to with much anticipation, partly because it is the first major Microsoft operating...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, software, system software
Research articles 2006-03-31
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
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
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...
Tags: Computers, Software, Time-Savers, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, network, Rick Broida, NETWORKING, Click Set
Blog posts 2007-06-18
CAM software compatible with Windows Vista, SolidWorks 2008
Surfware's SurfCAM Velocity version 3.0 SP2 expands upon version 3.0's four- and five-axis machining operations and knowledge-based software programming templates. SP2 is compatible with the Windows Vista operating system, and it supports SolidWorks2008. Being Vista compliant enables the service pack to run on the latest computer hardware and software, the...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, software, SolidWorks Corp.
Research articles 2008-02-01
Microsoft set to unveil Vista; Convincing business users to upgrade to its new operating system will be an uphill battle.(Microsoft Corp introduces Vista operating system software )
Byline: KATE MADDOX Byline: KATE MADDOX
Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, software
Research articles 2006-11-13
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
iolo technologies Announces Newest Release of Its Microsoft Vista(R) Compatible DriveScrubber(R) Software
iolo technologies today announced that it has released the new version 3 of DriveScrubber®, its popular personal security software that securely wipes data from hard drives and protects against hackers and identity thieves. The product release has been synchronized with Microsoft's scheduled availability of Windows® Vista in early 2007. Using...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, product release, software
Research articles 2006-12-28
All eyes on Vista.(SOFTWARE)
More than 1,200 business and tech aficionados packed the Renaissance Hotel in late January for the Microsoft Across America tour to get a first look at Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, Office 2007 and Exchange 2007. More than 1,200 business and tech aficionados...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, software
Research articles 2007-04-01
G7 Productivity Systems Worldwide Leader in Vista Certifications, Second Only to Microsoft(R)
G7 Productivity Systems received recent notification that, excluding Microsoft®, it holds the most Windows Vista certified titles of any software company worldwide. In April, G7 will release its #1 rated VersaCheck® 2008 software line including the Presto, Gold, Platinum, and Business and Enterprise versions. Also "Certified For" Windows Vista is...
Tags: leader, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, software
Research articles 2007-03-13
IBM Tivoli Automated Software Installation Technology Speeds Deployment of Microsoft Windows Vista
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new provisioning software that will help accelerate the deployment time for Microsoft Windows Vista customers. The new IBM software reduces the time it takes to manually deploy or upgrade a computer, including an operating system deployment, to less than a minute.
Tags: IBM Corp., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, software
Research articles 2006-11-30
ViewSonic Announces Certification for Windows Vista Across Its LCD Monitor Line; Together Displays and Latest Software Boost Consumer Productivity
WALNUT, Calif. -- In an effort to continue its tradition of leadership in the ever-changing computer industry, ViewSonic([R]) Corp. announced today that it will enter 2007 with its entire LCD monitor line meeting the requirements of MicrosoftWindows Vista client operating system. Moving forward, all displays offered in the value, graphics,...
Tags: LCD, LCD monitor, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, monitor, software, ViewSonic Corp.
Research articles 2006-10-12
Control4 Announces 1.3.2 System Software Upgrade Enabling IP-Controlled Camera Support, Full Compatibility for Windows Vista™ and Apple iPod™
Software Delivers Screen Saver Photo Display Capabilities to Existing Graphical Interfaces
Tags: Apple Inc., Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, software, system software
Research articles 2007-03-07
Max Secure Software Launches Industry's Quickest Anti-Spyware Product for Microsoft's Vista Operating System
Max Secure Software, a leading provider of anti-spyware software for the consumer and enterprise markets, announced today the unveiling of Max Spyware Detector 2.0 for Windows VistaTM, the world's fastest anti-spyware software. Max Spyware Detector will be offered free until March 2007 for new users of Windows Vista who...
Tags: anti-spyware, spyware, Microsoft Windows Vista, software, Microsoft Corp., operating system
Research articles 2006-12-05
A.M. Best's Regulatory Filing Software Offers Vista Support and System Enhancements
OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has shipped the 2007 BestESP Services software, which includes 2007 Property/Casualty, Life, Health, Separate Accounts and Title statements, as well as the Risk Based Capital Reports and New York Supplement. BestESP Services, a Windows([R])-based software package, lets insurance companies prepare, print and file quarterly...
Tags: A.M. Best Co., Microsoft Windows Vista, software
Research articles 2007-12-17
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