OS Encryption Showdown: Vista’s BitLocker vs. Mac’s FileVault

[TipMaster]

Windows only: Microsoft has released Windows Defender Beta 2 (formerly Anti-Spyware) which protects your computer from spyware and other computer baddies. New features of Windows Defender include.....

Microsoft Windows Defender

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[Justen]

Yeah I'd rather use the product key as well since everytime you have you wipe your HD you loose all of your stuff.

[Jerlene]

Start >> enter "msconfig" >> Enter >> Startup tab >> uncheck the application(s) you don't want auto-starting on start up >> OK

[Jerlene]

Go to your Control Panel and type "adjust font size" in the Search box.

You'll get taken to the DPI Scaling utility.

Click the Custom DPI button and use the slider control to bump the size up to a more restrained 110 DPI.

[Help-Desk]

See video tutorial for description.

Geek to Live: Windows Vista upgrade power tips

After using Windows Vista for awhile, even the most begrudging upgrader will find that it's got a lot more features and options for the power user compared to Windows XP. After weeks of test-driving Windows Vista full-time, there are several tips and tweaks I wish I'd known before I started. In the spirit of saving you the time when it's your turn, today I've got a selection of useful Vista pointers for power upgraders.

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[Help-Desk]

Title: Check Your System Specs

Before making the decision to upgrade to Windows Vista, it is important to make sure that your computer has the capacity to run it. Review the specification of your Windows XP machine, such as CPU speed, amount of memory, and harddrive size.
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Source: BAll STATE UNIVERSITY

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Microsoft Links.com / Windows / Vista / Upgrading to Vista / View Listing
for more tips and tutorials!

[Help-Desk]

Title: Plan A Few Hours to Upgrade

Upgrading to Windows Vista will not take just a couple of minutes. Plan up to a few hours to complete the upgrade process. More...

Source: MalekTips

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Microsoft Links.com / Windows / Vista / Upgrading to Vista / View Listing
for more tips and tutorials!

[Help-Desk]

Title: Turn Off Anti-Virus Before Upgrading

Be sure to read Microsoft's instructions for upgrading Vista located inside the CD/DVD package. More...

Source: MalekTips

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Microsoft Links.com / Windows / Vista / Upgrading to Vista / View Listing
for more tips and tutorials!

[Help-Desk]

Title: What are the Differences Between the Full Package and Upgrade Versions?

Be sure to read Microsoft's instructions for upgrading Vista located inside the CD/DVD package. More...

Source: MalekTips

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Microsoft Links.com / Windows / Vista / Upgrading to Vista / View Listing
for more tips and tutorials!

[rctaubert]

Vista seems to have a lot of shortcuts with names from the folders as used in XP. For some reason it blocks me from using them.

Don't really want them anyway. Is there a way to delete them ALL?

Thank ****