You can bump up Microsoft Windows Vista performance by trimming back startup programs that may not be needed. Greg Shultz shows you several methods that you can use to investigate, and ultimately turn off, the programs that automatically start up on your system.
DNS entries are often the primary suspect on a slow network connection. To avoid this you can use OpenDNS. Jack Wallen shows you how install and configure it on Microsoft Windows Vista.
Justin James presents a rundown on the November 2008 batch of Microsoft Windows patches. He wades through the available resources and brings you the information you need to make the right decision on applying them in your organization.
The autorun.inf file can simplify a user’s experience by starting the CD or DVD automatically when the media is placed in the drive, and you don’t need sophisticated software to make it – all you really need is a text editor.
As a company, Microsoft is enamored with codenames for their ongoing development projects. But codenames can get confusing with out a codebook. We are here to help. Download our free CodeTracker chart from ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley.
Microsoft Windows does not have the inherent ability to take advantage of multiple desktops. But, thanks to Sysinternals and the utility Desktops, Vista can enjoy a Linux-like multiple desktop configuration.
Microsoft changed the way uptime is reported in Vista. It’s still there, but just not in the same format. Greg Shultz examines how uptime is measured in Windows Vista.
Greg Shultz introduces you to document management system called Maple, and he shows you how to use it manage your document collection.
The secure copy command allows the user to securely copy files from a local machine to a remote machine with encryption. One of the easiest methods of achieving this feat is with WinSCP. Jack Wallen explains how to install, configure, and use this tool.
If you’re working with multiple Windows XP disk drives, you can easily create a pie chart to show the amount of free and used space on each drive at the same time — including removable and floppy drives.