Following are applications that “Work with Windows Vista”. The list is current as of July 31st, 2008. This information was derived from Windows Vista Application Compatibility Downloadable List for IT Professionals.
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Most useful for those running Media Center, Quality Windows Audio Video Experience (qWave) is described by Microsoft as:
“qWave is a collection of QoS-related software modules that run on devices in the home network. qWave supports multiple A/V streams (real-time flows requiring QoS) and data streams (best-effort flows, such as e-mail) simultaneously over the home network, while providing a high-quality A/V user experience. qWave is targeted for home A/V scenarios and is disabled in other environments, such as an enterprise.”

Since it is set to start manually by default, it will only run when needed, so disabling it will offer little benefit. (more…)

I recently purchased a Logitech diNovo Edge Bluetooth Keyboard, which they bill as “World’s Most Advanced Keyboard”. It’s the most expensive keyboard I’ve owned, but so far, I have to say it’s the nicest keyboard as well. If you’re considering a new keyboard, here’s a bit of what you can expect with this beauty. (more…)

Watchdog Timer: A computer hardware timing device that triggers a system reset if the main program, due to some fault condition, such as a hang, neglects to regularly service the watchdog (writing a “service pulse” to it, also referred to as “petting the dog” or “feed the watchdog”[1] or ” waking the watchdog”) . The intention is to bring the system back from the hung state into normal operation.

• ForceWare 174.70 drivers ready for download | Terramir’s Hardware
  Apparently a ‘leaked’ beta driver. You better be desparate if you’re trying this!
  (tags: Nvidia ForceWare GeForce Driver Video )
• Windows Vista SP1 Flunks Out At Penn
  The IT staff is recommending it only have SP1 when preinstalled, and users that already have SP1 should ‘wait and see’. Understandable from the viewpoint of the people that will have to go fix any problems that occur.
  (tags: SP1 Deployment )

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The IT staff is recommending it only have SP1 when preinstalled, and users that already have SP1 should ‘wait and see’. Understandable from the viewpoint of the people that will have to go fix any problems that occur. (more…)

Vista's Software Updates

Below is a list of recently updated Vista compatible software, broken down into general categories. Each list is updated live from Versiontracker.com.

Audio/Video