Three new Windows Ultimate Extras are finally released. A game called Microsoft Tinker, a Sound Scheme based on the game, and three additional DreamScenes. Keep reading →

• DeskScapes 2.0: Animated wallpapers no longer just for the Vista elite
  Mary Jo talks about the DeskScapes 2 release.
  (tags: DreamScene Desktop )
• An update package for the Japanese postal code dictionary in Japanese Input Method Editor (IME) is now available for Windows Vista
  This package updates the Japanese postal code dictionary by using the latest postal codes information that was released in September. The update information is based on the data that is published by Japan Post and Ministry of Public Management in Japan.
  (tags: Japanese Hotfix Update )

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Mary Jo talks about the DeskScapes 2 release. Keep reading →

Want DreamScene on your computer but don’t want to spend the money for Ultimate? Here’s your solution, free DeskScapes. Keep reading →

• Security rules for Windows Firewall and for IPsec-based connections in Windows Vista and in Windows Server 2008
  Details on security rules for the built in firewall, IPsec, and how to establish an encrypted conection between various versions of Windows.
  (tags: Firewall IPsec )
• How the default response rule for IPsec policies functions in Windows Vista and in Windows Server 2008 Beta 3
  Learn about the default response rule for IPsec policies and how to create a replacement rule.
  (tags: IPsec )

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Looks like DreamScene doesn’t have that big an affect on performance, especially if you tend to have apps full screen often. Keep reading →

• DreamScenes RTM dated July 19
  It’s finally out, but it looks like it could have been out much sooner.
  (tags: PR Beta DreamScene )
• Vista file copying showdown: RTM vs SP1
  A comparison of copying the same file using the RTM release, and the SP1 release
  (tags: SP1 Copy )

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It’s finally out, but it looks like it could have been out much sooner. Keep reading →

Brandon at The Windows Experience Blog shows the four new ‘Content Pack Favorites’ that you can download with the new DreamScene release.

• Windows DreamScene has RTMed
  Apparently those with the SP1 Beta aren’t getting it though. Strange…
  (tags: DreamScene SP1 Beta Extras Ultimate )
• Vista SP1 Beta released to 12,000 testers - Mike Nash responds to Vista critics
  Lots of SP1 Beta discussion around the web today…
  (tags: SP1 Beta )

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