An Introduction to Microsoft's Windows Vista by Ekta Verma
An article by Joseph Moran suggests that it's been a long time coming, but it looks as if the new version of Microsoft Windows is finally just over the horizon. Microsoft's long-awaited and oft-delayed next-generation operating system Windows Vista, is due to go on sale late this year or early... Vista's built-in firewall, for example, can monitor both outgoing and incoming network traffic, and Internet Explorer 7 adds a host of security improvements.Vista also includes a utility called Windows Defender to guard your system against spyware (though not viruses), and BitLocker, which can...

13 Comparisons of Vista vs Tiger by Paul W Wilson
Competitive and fast are two terms that are applicable to the world of computers. Constantly changing and evolving computer systems bring many advantages to the users and techies alike. The race for supremacy between the yet to be launched Vista (scheduled for 2006) and Mac OSX Tiger began in... Vista has next generation features, where the system has enough inbuilt intelligence that organizes data. ... Security in Vista includes inbuilt protection against rogue attacks, malware, spyware, adware and so on.

Windows Vista Top 10 Tips and Tricks by Zoran Petrovic
1. Power button default action The default action for the Power button on the start menu in Windows Vista is Sleep, which isn’t necessarily useful for everybody. You can configure this setting easily by using the advanced power settings panel, which is a little tricky to get to normally, but... Verify the Integrity of Windows Vista System Files Windows Vista includes a utility that will scan your system for corrupt, changed or missing system files. ... Using Windows Vista System Restore Windows Vista has a feature called System Restore that automatically backs up registry and system...

New Wireless Keyboard is a Great Addition to a Media Center by Julia Hall
When it comes to getting the most productivity or enjoyment out of your computer, wireless devices go a long way. After all, with wireless input devices, you can move around easily to find a more comfortable position when you get too cramped in the same position you've been in for the past three... Because it's designed specifically for use with Windows Vista, the Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 has various buttons built in that are specifically included to provide access to the features of Vista and may seem nonsensical to users of other operating systems.

Fix a Slow Computer - There's No Need to Endure Such Computer Pain by Steve Faber
Is your computer slow? Do you have problems with it freezing up completely? Do you sometimes get the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death”? That one can be especially troubling, as I’m sure you can attest to if you’ve ever had the misfortune of witnessing it. ... Thankfully, with the advent of Windows XP, and now Windows Vista, computer problems such as slow computers and crashing computers have been reduced dramatically. ... You know the result; a slow and unwieldy computer at best, and a PC that crashes with regularity at worst.

Microsoft Windows and Computer Security Spotlight by Sid Kato
Recent newsmaker stories regarding Microsoft Windows security highlighted the recurring theme that there are “care and feeding” issues related to using computers in the dynamic, connected world of the Internet. Just days ago this month, computer users of home PCs, businesses, and mobile laptop... Reportedly, the exploit could happen whether you used Firefox or something other than Internet Explorer 7 under Windows Vista (in protected mode) to browse the web (though Vista was not totally immune).

Where Computer Interfaces Are Going : 3D Beyond Games by Tristan Grimmer
This article serves two purposes. It is a discussion about the future of computer interfaces; and it is a means by which I can purge myself of thoughts that have been accumulating on this topic for quite a few years. Even if it fails as intelligent discourse on the first, it will have succeeded... It's beneficial that text documents are lined up nicely for you in a window. ... They have nifty algorithms that filter the salient characteristics of large data sets so you don't get overwhelmed. ... Their attempts are, by far, much harder to describe with these mere words.

All About DVD Part 2: The Mess With Formats by Artem Chlegov
Getting familiar with recordable DVD formats Probably everyone nowadays had a need to transfer information between several PC's or make a backup copy of favorite movie. Recordable DVDs ( DVD-R s) serve this purpose very well, but it could be quite hard to get familiar with all the different... The support for EasyWrite also will be included in new Microsoft Windows Vista as a standard option. ... There is also dual layer version of DVD+R , called DVD+R DL or DVD+R9 (actually, it appeared earlier thanDVD-R9).