A few weeks ago Microsoft made the fresh out of the box Windows Mail program that comes with Vista obsolete when they released Windows Live Mail as part of a ‘Software + Services‘ objective that they apparently couldn’t get together in time for the release of Vista. They’re about to do it again, this time with Windows Photo Gallery. Keep reading →

• VistaBase
  A Vista specific site (though it also has a section for Windows Server 2008) that has over 300 articles that span different Vista related topics.
  (tags: Resources )
• Cozi Central now works with Vista!
  Cozi Central helps busy families manage schedules, appointments, shopping and communications from wherever you are. The PC client is now Vista compatible.
  (tags: Software Compatibility )

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Windows Live Messenger 8.5, Windows Live Mail, and Windows Live Writer are now available as beta downloads. Keep reading →

• Hey, beta users…
  Apparently beta users aren’t getting Windows Updates. Yikes, migrate now!
  (tags: Beta Updates )
• Making your Windows Live Contacts work with Windows Contacts
  If you use multiple machines, you’ll want this to get this working!
  (tags: Contacts, Live, Mail )

If you use multiple machines, you’ll want this to get this working! Keep reading →

Tip number 2, “Notice any Mud on Your Vista Desktop? Here’s How to Clean It” dealt with how your desktop looks. Since the desktop plays a big part in what you’ll be seeing right away, and every day on from there, here’s another desktop tip that I spotted at The UsefulTechnology Blog. Keep reading →