64-bit machines are gaining traction. Most users probably don’t need them, but for those that need to push beyond the RAM limit of 32-bit PCs, 64-bit may be the answer. (more…)

Microsoft releases its own guide to Performance and Tuning, available as a download. (more…)

Click through the link in this article to see the actual video footage of people that thought Vista sucked until they actually experienced it for themselves. (more…)

Michael points out that Vista’s success/failure is largely based perceptions. Statistics can say anything you want them to say! (more…)

This article describes how to customize the new Tools tab that is available in the System Configuration tool (Msconfig.exe) in Windows Vista. (more…)

Microsoft doesn’t agree with Forrester’s assessment that enterprises aren’t warming to Vista, and should wait for Windows 7. (more…)

XP has required almost twice as many updates as Vista since Vista’s release, with Vista averaging only 1.5 per month. (more…)

Forrester says enterprises don’t want it. Microsoft says once users get there hands on it, they like it. What’s an OS to do? (more…)

Describes the behavior of the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature when a Windows Vista-based computer resumes from sleep. It also discusses the advanced authentication modes that are available for the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature. (more…)

Includes Information Center and many performance enhancements. (more…)