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Windows Vista Ultimate

Microsoft has released its new operating system, Windows Vista, to hardware manufacturers, marking the end of the development phase and the beginning of the distribution phase.

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Windows Vista Business

Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

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Windows Vista Home Premium

Vista Home Premium will likely be one of the most popular of the six varieties of Microsoft's latest operating system. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade, but if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

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Prince of Persia

Prince of Persia's shimmering veneer and joyous platforming will cast a spell on you.

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Toshiba Portege R600

Toshiba's Portege R600 is one of the best ultraportables on the market, if you're willing to pay the price.

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What is this Vista I see before me?

What is it about Vista that bores a geek who went bonkers for Windows 95 and 2000?

Windows Vista tutorials

Learn how to check if your PC is capable of running Vista, what the different versions of Vista contain, and how to navigate the Vista Welcome Screen.

iTunes update for Windows Vista addresses BSOD

Apple releases a new media player version and recommends that Windows users replace outdated drivers for webcam products, scanners and some media card readers.

Vista flexes its power

Companies have long known the benefits of making sure their workers get a good night's sleep -- and they would be wise to let their PCs do the same, Microsoft says.

Outward bound with Vista's new firewall

Microsoft is promising that in Windows Vista all inbound connections will be blocked by default, whereas all outbound connections will be allowed by default, other than by exception. What does that mean? Well, it's less than you might think.

Speed up Vista

Whether you upgrade an older PC to Windows Vista or have bought a new PC with Vista installed, you might think the operating system doesn't run as quickly as it should.

Windows Vista Basics

Vista is more than a pretty new face for Windows; it has a bunch of new and re-designed features. We show you the ropes and help you get the most of Microsoft's lastest OS.

XP to Vista: How to transfer your data

In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.

Dual boot Windows XP and Vista

Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.

Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics

Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.

Leopard vs Vista

What's inside Mac OS 10.5 Leopard and Windows Vista? Here's a rundown of the features offered by each.

Windows Vista pros and cons

What you'll love and hate about Windows Vista.

Top five Vista-ready notebooks

Why wait till January 30? We pick the top five notebooks which are ready for Vista out of the box.

Windows Vista: past and future

Jeff Putt of Microsoft Australia discusses the future of Vista, and looks at the hardware hits (and misses) that have accompanied their operating systems.

An inside look at Windows Vista

Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.

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Vista BootScreen 1.2

Modify your Vista boot screen logos.

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AK Player (Windows Vista)

Play video/audio files, control your CD/DVD-ROM, and open hidden/system files.

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LogonStudio Vista

Change your Windows Vista log-on screen.

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Vista Upgrade Prank

Try a joke program that upgrade your system to Windows Vista.

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Rick Baker Images - Rick's Picks Screen Saver 3 3

Display Rick Baker paintings on your desktop.

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