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Windows Vista, scheduled for release on January 30th, 2007 has something for everyone, from tight security and stunning new graphics to some new bundled applications.

Get the top 10 tips for Microsoft Windows Vista you need to accomplish your favorite things and be more productive right away. Here you can find how to change power button default action, hide desktop icon text, enable Aurora the hidden BootScreen, fix for COM Surrogate error and many more cool tips and tricks.

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There are some computer gurus out there (especially the Linux variety) who recommend you put your data on a separate partition from your OS, for easier backup, transfer and upgrades. Would this be a good idea with Vista, and how would I go about it?

You’ve taken the leap into Windows Vista, but once in awhile, your heart yearns for the classic features and functionality of XP. Maybe you’ve got software that doesn’t yet work in Vista, or maybe you just want to see how a web site looks in Internet Explorer 6.

There’s an application called IndieVolume that allows volume control per-application, similar to the newly redesigned audio stack in Windows Vista. Do you know of any free alternatives for Windows XP?

Windows Vista only (with Aero): Switcher is a Mac Exposé clone for Windows Vista that rearranges and refocuses application windows with a key combination.....

Windows Vista only: Tweak, optimize and enhance Vista with Tweak VI, a free utility....

Need to save or write down the Windows Vista product key on your current PC?