Vista Tips and Tricks

Topics covers include the service pack (SP1), the RAM that Windows Vista gobbles and how to counteract this problem, an in-depth comparison of Windows Vista and Windows XP, combating the slowness of some of Vista's tasks, how to add additional functions to the "send to" menu in Vista, WGA failure and the resulting fallout, available Vista hotfix packs and several articles taking an in depth look at the first service pack release.

Some of the more popular articles include "Add Logo and Support Information to Vista", "Advanced Drag and Drop in Windows Vista", "Automate Backup Tasks with Batch Scripting", "Change Windows Vista Boot Screen", "Enable windows Vista Aero Graphics" and "Hide the Security Center Icon in Windows Vista". There are many other articles as well on a wide variety of topics.

Among their hundreds and hundreds of articles, you'll find many tips and tricks for using Windows Vista to your best advantage, such as how to have a hassle free Windows Vista upgrade, how to find out if your PC is ready for Vista, how to find a Vista compatible graphics card, how to control Vista's welcome center and how to figure out which version of Vista you should use.

New users will appreciate articles such as "Disable Caps Lock Key in Windows Vista" and "Fixing When Windows Media Player Library Won't Let You Add Files". Experienced users will enjoy articles like "Hide the Windows Vista Welcome Screen".

Some of the more unique Vista topics covered include how to turn off Internet Explorer's information bar, why you should use a jpg for your background instead of a bmp, how to troubleshoot and gather information in Vista and set up additional clocks in additional time zones.

The site is unique in that visitors are allowed to post their own comments and tips and add to what is already listed under the articles and tips section. Use some discretion with visitor posts as not all will be correct. However, others sometimes offer tips that you wouldn't be able to find elsewhere.

Also touches on topics such as stopping automatic rebooting after updates, automatic login, deleting browser history, extended disk cleanup, turning off and uninstalling unused features. Be sure to check out the helpful and information article "15 Tips and Tricks for Enhancing Your Vista Experience".

This reduces the number of individual windows open on the PC monitor. This site also offers a webcast to help you decide if Windows Vista is right for you. This is a free, 40 minute presentation covering many different topics.

Other help files and articles on the site discuss how Vista works, system requirements to operate the program and offers helps and how-to. While at the site, you may also want to read through the comparisons of Vista to other versions of windows and check out the discussions and questions from other users for even more in-depth tips.