Microsoft’s Nanda Lella stated that upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 Beta Build 7000 is a process that will kill more than just the Ultimate Extras additions, if in fact the end users run the high-end editions of Windows XP’s successor. Lella also revealed that the Vista to Windows 7 Beta upgrade would cause [...]
04.3.09 | Windows Vista Tips | admin
Windows Vista has a quick power button on the start menu, which is set to put the computer into Sleep mode by default. Some users won`t use sleep mode and would much rather have quick access to a shutdown button instead. To change the button assignment, run powercfg.cpl,1 from the run menu (press WINDOWS KEY [...]
04.1.09 | Windows Vista Tips | admin
Microsoft is giving away free Speech Recognition Macros for your Windows Vista. These Macros extend the speech recognition capabilities available in Windows Vista. To use the Windows Speech Recognition (WSR) Macros you will need to have a microphone and minimum RAM of 1GB. Before using the WSR Macros you will also need to complete the [...]
03.30.09 | Windows Vista Tips | admin
Vista’s Network Map provides a diagram showing computers on your home network and how they’re linked to each other. To view the map, click Start, type Network and Sharing Center in the Start Search box, and click the corresponding entry.
03.29.09 | Windows Vista Tips | admin
Windows XP and Vista offer built in Firewall protection. The difference is that WinXP only offers protections against incoming threats, while Vista is capable of two-way protection, meaning the Firewall in Vista is capable of watching and blocking both inbound and outbound traffic.
03.29.09 | Windows Vista Tips | admin
Have you ever clicked the Start button and then clicked what seems to look like a power button and your systems doesn’t actually shut down, it goes to sleep? If the answer is yes, fortunately, there is a way to reprogram that “sleep” button to become an actual power button.
03.28.09 | Windows Vista Tips | admin
Windows 7 will most likely put a smile any user’s face with its redefined interface and the set of redesigned tools. The calculator was transformed into a more consumer-oriented product capable of serving both more science prone user’s as well as the average users. The application can be downloaded as a standalone
03.23.09 | Windows Vista Tips | admin
Here are three easy steps to add programs to the c section of your Taskbar in Windows Vista: 1. Open Programs menu through the “Vista Start Button” (located in the lower-left hand side of the desktop). 2. Right-click on the program or application you with to add to Quick Launch. 3. In the resulting pop-up [...]
03.6.09 | Windows Vista Tips | admin
To show Windows Vista “super hidden” files, that is, those files are normally hidden from the user, you’ll need to access the registry editor. To turn on (or off) super hidden files: (make sure you backup the registry before making changes) Click the Start Button, type “regedit” (Registry Editor) in the search box, and press [...]
03.5.09 | Windows Vista Tips | admin
Changing your Windows Vista theme doesn’t have to be tricky. Follow the steps below:- Right Click the Desktop Click Personalize Click Themes Click the Theme Choices pull down menu and choose “Classic” Click Apply and OK
03.5.09 | Windows Vista Tips | admin
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