• Microsoft Announces New Vista SKU Specifically for Virtual Deployment
  Yet another version of Vista to choose from. Thankfully, typical users won’t need to consider it in their options.
  (tags: Virtualization License )
• ReadyBoost Flash Drives Lack Significant Boost
  Unless you have a very fast USB drive, you may not be speeding up Vista with ReadyBoost.
  (tags: ReadyBoost )
• NVIDIA + Chutzpah = WTF?
  Nvidia + Vista = WOW NOW is what they’re saying. So far, most users would agree that it’s more like Nvidia + Vista = NO WOW
  (tags: Nvidia PR )
• 2-Step Vista UAC Hack Revealed
  It requires the user to provide elevated privileges, so it’s really a social engineering hack, more than a hack of Vista itself.
  (tags: Hack UAC )
• Microsoft Simplifies Home Computing with Windows Rally Technologies
  A press release covering the details of Vista’s Rally Technologies, which simplify configuring devices with Vista.
  (tags: Device Rally PR )
• NVIDIA ForceWare Release 158.43 Windows Vista 32-bit
  Another update to Nvidea ForceWare drivers. Many fixes, improved performance, and added support for other cards.
  (tags: Video Drivers Nvidia )
• The Windows Vista Security Blog is Back
  After a break, they’ll be posting regularly again. They include a link to a whitepaper called “Security Enhancements in Windows Vista”.
  (tags: Security Microsoft )
• SanDisk Solid State Drive Receives Windows Vista Certification
  Shouldn’t be long before you’ll be able to pop one of these in your laptop!
  (tags: Disk SanDisk Certification )
• A Sample Microsoft Security Bulletin
  How nice! Microsoft shares with us an example of what the new Security Bulletins will look like.
  (tags: Security Microsoft )

It requires the user to provide elevated privileges, so it’s really a social engineering hack, more than a hack of Vista itself. Keep reading →

• Microsoft to Fix Windows Mobile 6/Vista Synchronization Problem
  If you’re having problems syncing your smartphone with Vista, Microsoft is on the case and promises a fix is on the way.
  (tags: Mobile Syncronize )
• 59 Ways to Supercharge Windows
  PC Magazine’s list of 59 utilities for Windows, including Vista.
  (tags: Software )
• Opinion Poll: MAK vs. KMS, which will you use to activate Vista?
  Our campus is using KMS, but I’ve not yet heard is there is a reason we went that way. How about you?
  (tags: KMS MAK Activation )
• ANS and Security Bulletin Updates
  Starting with the June 7th Advanced Notification Service we’ll know if the following Tuesday will bring Vista updates. No more guessing!
  (tags: Updates Security )
• MS Windows Vista Network Stack DoS Exploit
  A method is available for launching a denial of service attack on a Vista machine that would require the user to manually refresh their network interface.
  (tags: Network Attack DoS Hack )
• Next Purchase: Windows Vista SideShow Fridge Magnet
  Not a bad idea, you could have your calendar displayed on your fridge, or a to-do list, or even a shopping list. They just have to figure out how to make it thinner now.
  (tags: SideShow )
• Vista Squad Event
  A UK Vista users group that is meeting on May 24th.
  (tags: PR )
• WinHEC 2007: Windows “Longhorn” Server becomes Windows Server 2008
  Though not directly Vista related, Bill Gates announced today that Longhorn will officially be called ‘Windows Server 2008′
  (tags: Server Gates )
• Windows Vista Enterprise now available as a VHD
  If you’ve got a subscription to Microsoft Connect, MSDN, or TechNet you’ll soon be able to download a copy of Vista Enterprise as a Virtual PC image.
  (tags: Virtualization Enterprise )
• Nikon Codec Issues
  Problems with the Nikon NEF codec in Vista? You are not alone.
  (tags: Codec Photo )

A method is available for launching a denial of service attack on a Vista machine that would require the user to manually refresh their network interface. Keep reading →

• Get a Mac? Maybe, but Windows Vista offers a more complete package than you might think
  A nice writeup about Vista, with some Mac comparisons.
  (tags: Review )
• Hackers hijack Windows Update’s downloader
  Hackers are using Vista’s built in BITS service to sneak downloads past the firewall.
  (tags: Hack Service Firewall )
• Windows Vista: ISO Recorder v3
  A free ISO recorder for Vista. Supports CDs or DVDs, 32-bit or 64-bit.
  (tags: Software DVD CD ISO )

Hackers are using Vista’s built in BITS service to sneak downloads past the firewall. Keep reading →

• Hack to Run DreamScene in Vista Home Premium, Basic, Starter, Business and Enterprise
  For you non-Ultimate Vista users out there, you can now DreamScene. I’m sure it’s not legal, and could be buggy, but is available none-the-less.
  (tags: DreamScene Hack )
• Load apps on your Palm Treo or PDA with PalmVista Simple Installer
  If you’ve got a Palm, and you’ve got Vista, then you already know you can’t load apps. Problem solved, PalmVista Simple Installer will install your apps.
  (tags: Palm Software )
• Speedfan Vista Sidebar Gadget - Speedfan Meter
  If you obsess over the temperature of your computer, than this utility and sidebar gadget are what you need!
  (tags: Sidebar Gadget Software )
• VISTA Embedded is coming!
  Apparently Microsoft said there wouldn’t be an embedded version, but now it would appear that it’s on the way.
  (tags: Microsoft )

For you non-Ultimate Vista users out there, you can now DreamScene. I’m sure it’s not legal, and could be buggy, but is available none-the-less. Keep reading →

Looking to hack Vista? You should probably attend this conference. Keep reading →

Ouch. The creators discuss the proof-of-concept rootkit they created called VBootkit that can access Vista’s kernel. Keep reading →