Transform Windows XP into Windows Vista using Vista Transformation Pack 8
Posted on November 29, 2007 - Filed Under Windows Vista | 11 Comments
Windows XP users have something really great to cheer about: Windows Vista Transformation Pack 8 has been released and is completely free! Yes, you can turn your boring Windows XP interface into an exact replica of Windows Vista using this transformation pack. The pack has fixed many bug and issues with the GUI interface that were in the previous version.
Vista Transformation Pack 8 will replace just about every aspect of the Windows interface with the new Windows Vista Aero Glass look, including:
- Windows Boot Screen
Tweak, disable or turn off UAC (User Account Control) in Windows Vista
Posted on November 21, 2007 - Filed Under Windows Vista | 3 Comments
Looking for a way to disable or turn off UAC in Windows Vista? Don’t you just love how the new UAC (User Account Control) feature works in Windows Vista? It basically prevents you from doing ANYTHING at all on your computer without first popping up an annoying message asking whether you want to perform the action.
The feature was put in to place to prevent unwanted applications, such as viruses and spyware, from self-installing onto the operating system. That’s great, but does one really need to enter a password or click OK every time they want to open a Control Panel applet? That’s a bit annoying, especially if you like to customize and configure your computer the way you want.
Select multiple files in Windows Vista quickly using checkboxes
Posted on November 3, 2007 - Filed Under Windows Vista | 1 Comment
Don’t you hate how you have to hold down the CTRL key to select multiple files in Windows Vista? If you happen to accidentally let go of the button for a second, you end up having to start all over again. Well, Vista has a very cool feature whereby you can turn on checkboxes in the Explorer interface so that you can simply select files by checking the box.
Here’s how you can turn on the checkboxes feature in Windows Vista:
1. Open Windows Explorer via My Computer or My Documents
How to remove shortcut arrows from Vista desktop icons
Posted on October 26, 2007 - Filed Under Windows Vista | 5 Comments
I’ve been using Vista on my laptop for about a month now and I noticed from day one that the shortcut arrows on my desktop icons are HUGE! I really used to hate the shortcut arrows in Windows XP, but at least they were small and inconspicuous. If you’ve been using Vista, however, you’ll have probably noticed that the icons are much larger and so are the arrows!
Well, that’s where Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover comes in handy. This little freeware application is by no means a stunning piece of software with loads of features, etc, but then again it’s usually the simple applications that everyone loves.
Tweak Windows Vista for free with MZ Vista Force
Posted on October 14, 2007 - Filed Under Windows Vista | 2 Comments
MZ Vista Force is a free Windows Vista system tweaker that you can use to boost the performance of your PC. MZ Vista Force has a ton of tweaks for Vista including performance tweaks, Windows tweaks, Internet optimizer, Startup Manger, Services Manager, and backup and restore.
You can literally tweak hundreds of settings and options. The program has lots of very meticulous tweaks that advanced users will love, such as the ability to change the speed at which Start Menu is displayed or to clear the paging file at shutdown. The really great thing about this software is that the author included a very detailed Help file that explains every single tweak in detail, so that even if you’re not familiar with something, you can read about it before making any changes.
Try out Windows Vista Business and Enterprise editions in a virtual lab
Posted on August 7, 2007 - Filed Under Windows Vista | Leave a Comment
Windows Vista Test Drive is a completely free way to test out the Windows Vista operating system without having to install it on your PC. You can actually experience the full operating system through your web browser using Microsoft’s Virtual Labs technology. You can either explore the Vista operating system yourself or follow along with the instructor led videos and exercises.
Currently, the test drive is for Windows Vista Business and Enterprise editions, but if you just want to get a feel for how the operating system looks and feels, it doesn’t really matter which edition it is. Once on the site, click Get Started and type in your email address.
