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Define Default Windows Vista Folder Settings

http://www.ghacks.net/ 2008/ 10/ 13/ define-default-windows-vista-folder-setting…
The default folder settings are not working consistently in Windows Vista and it becomes quickly annoying to move and resize the folders to the right size all the time in the new Microsoft operating system. Brian Scott posted an interesting Registry hack that makes it possible to define default folder settings for all folders in Windows Vista. ...
20 hours ago by vandread in Ghacks Technology News
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    Windows ( Vista, XP ), Linux, Mac Tips, Tricks & Hacks :: Assigning a Password to user account in Windows XP

    http://forum.xcitefun.net/ assigning-a-password-to-user-account-in-windows-xp-t1…

    Author: ar Subject: Assigning a Password to user account in Windows XP Posted: Oct 14, 2008 (GMT 0) Unless they are protected by passwords, accounts listed on the Welcome page can be opened by anyone simply by clicking on them. Passwords help ensure information that you keep on the computer stays private and secure.

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    Keyboard Shortcut to Open Firefox in Vista

    http://www.lytebyte.com/ 2008/ 10/ 13/ keyboard-shortcut-to-open-firefox-in-vist…

    By default, Firefox does not have any keyboard shortcut assigned to it in Windows Vista like Internet Explorer. We saw how to assign a keyboard shortcut to open Internet Explorer in the last post. In this post, we will create a keyboard shortcut for Firefox.

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    Keyboard Shortcut to Open Internet Explorer in Windows Vista

    http://www.lytebyte.com/ 2008/ 10/ 13/ keyboard-shortcut-to-open-internet-explor…

    By default, Internet Explorer does not have any keyboard shortcut assigned to it in Windows Vista. Be it IE7 or IE8, we can assign a keyboard shortcut to open Internet Explorer. We have seen so many posts on the usefulness of keyboard shortcut for various applications and this idea is based on creating custom keyboard shortcut to open any application in Windows Vista.

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    See Latest Cricket Scores @ LIVE, just type ‘Cricket’ !

    http://www.tothepc.com/ archives/ see-latest-cricket-scores-live-just-type-crick…

    Cricket has loads of followers around the world, specially in Indian sub-continent. Google already has a feature to display latest Cricket scores and related information on Google New Homepage. Now, here is simpler and equally quick way to stay updated with cricket ramblings using Microsoft LIVE Search.

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    How To Edit Manufacturer And Support Information Of System Properties

    http://www.midssynchro2007.org/ 2008/ 10/ how-to-edit-manufacturer-and-support-i…

    I had once installed another version of Windows 98 that my friend brought. It had everything preinstalled and we had to install nothing but to edit some settings. The awkward thing that bugged me was their logo and their name in the manufacturer and support information in system properties.

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    Windows Vista Compatible Firewalls

    http://windowsaddict.blogspot.com/ 2008/ 10/ windows-vista-compatible-firewalls.…

    Windows Vista Firewall is part of Windows operating system and includes both inbound and outbound protection) (32 and 64 Bit) Free and Full Feature Pay Versions Avira Premium Security Suite (32 and 64 Bit) BitDefender family (32 and 64 Bit) Comodo (32 and 64 Bit) Not Recommended (Warning: Includes

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    Windows ( Vista, XP ), Linux, Mac Tips, Tricks & Hacks :: How to Remove Windows XP's Messenger

    http://forum.xcitefun.net/ how-to-remove-windows-xps-messenger-t12784.html#20661

    Author: ar Subject: How to Remove Windows XP's Messenger Posted: Oct 14, 2008 (GMT 0) Theoretically, you can get rid of it (as well as a few other things). Windows 2000 power users should already be familiar with this tweak. Fire up the Windows Explorer and navigate your way to the %SYSTEMROOT% \ INF folder.

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    Windows ( Vista, XP ), Linux, Mac Tips, Tricks & Hacks :: MS Releases Office Exploit Isolation Tool

    http://forum.xcitefun.net/ ms-releases-office-exploit-isolation-tool-t12783.html…

    Author: ar Subject: MS Releases Office Exploit Isolation Tool Posted: Oct 14, 2008 (GMT 0) Microsoft has released a file conversion tool that stops exploits rigged into .doc, .xls and .ppt files from infecting Office 2003 users.

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    Arrange Programs In Your Taskbar And System Tray

    http://www.pcmech.com/ article/ arrange-programs-in-your-taskbar-and-system-tray…

    By default, Windows does a good job of grouping multiple open copies of the same program together (i.e. browser windows, open emails, Word Documents, etc.) but if you want them arranged a certain order on your taskbar (or in your system tray) you must actually open the programs in that exact order.

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    Simple Registry Mod for Faster Loading of Windows Vista Menus

    http://www.windowsvistaweblog.com/ 2008/ 10/ 13/ simple-registry-mod-for-faster-…

    The Windows Vista menu is configured to display after 400 milliseconds, while it isn’t slow, some people prefer to remove this to improve faster loading times. Following are the steps to remove the delay and make menus load faster: 1. Click on Start Menu 2. Type “regedit” on the Vista search box 3.

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