Well worth reading. A review of Vista’s problems, some candid admissions by a Microsoft rep, and an overall analysis of where Vista sits now. Keep reading →

Ciprian calls it like he sees it and lets you know the real story behind a Vista related ‘Pocket Guide’ that has been shopped around to many Vista related sites. Way to go Ciprian! Keep reading →

Vista4Beginners.com reviews this website. Take a look and while you’re there, browse around, they have very good Vista content! Keep reading →

Ed discusses an article from ExtremeTech that, while showing Vista is 16% faster than XP in the games tested, still tries to pooh pooh on Vista and not acknowledge the news. A caress with the left hand, a slap with the right! Keep reading →

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. Keep reading →

• Word Press Tutorial – Installing Word Press on Windows Vista | dreamweaverspot.com
  Details on how to setup a local version of WordPress on your Vista system. A great option for theme and plugin development!
• PC World – Microsoft Backpedals on Windows Updates
  After XP SP3 was pulled, now they’ve pulled Vista SP1 from being pushed via Windows Update for fear it may screw up some business apps.

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Stats showing why you should be using Vista, and be happy about it! Keep reading →

• Neowin.net – Microsoft Launches New Windows Vista Ultimate Extras
  Despite no announcement being made on UltimatePC.com, Microsoft have released a new sound scheme and a content pack for Windows DreamScene as part of its Windows Vista Ultimate Extras offerings for customers who purchased the Ultimate edition of Vista.
  (tags: Extras Ultimate )
• Fixing Windows Vista, one machine at a timeE
  Ed describes how he 'fixes' his friends laptop so it works the way it should have in the first place. The lessons he learned are that Crapware is a big problem with customer experience, and drivers are the biggest culprit in Vista problems.
  (tags: Drivers Review SP1 )

Ed describes how he ‘fixes’ his friends laptop so it works the way it should have in the first place. The lessons he learned are that Crapware is a big problem with customer experience, and drivers are the biggest culprit in Vista problems. Keep reading →

• An investigation of GUI changes found in Windows Vista SP1
  This article takes a look at a few of the visible changes in SP1 and explores some of the advantages and disadvantage of these changes.
  (tags: Review SP1 )
• The Road to Know Where: Microsoft Releases System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista
  System Update Readiness Tool checks for inconsistencies in the Windows system resources which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software (i.e. file data, registry data, and in-memory data)
  (tags: Updates )

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