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Every month I go through this, and every month I want to grumble about it. (And the problem is compounded when you do a new system install or a system rebuild) I just told Windows Update to check for new updates. It came back and said there were 11 updates...
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Found on Robert McLaws site: Performance and Reliability Updates Released. I can't speak to how much of a difference they make, but I'm installing them now, and if the notes are any indication, it should be nice.
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I was trying to play System Shock 2 recently, and it kept locking up on me (in fact, it's been locking up for a few years now, but I keep trying new things) and I found that it doesn't like Hyperthreading or Dual Core processors. Apparently, the only...
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http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/fix-problems-with-copying-large-files-in-windows-vista/ Probably one of the most useful tips I've come across for Vista. I ran it yesterday, and it seems to have take care of several niggling little problems...
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It's been over a month since I blogged about Vista Frustrations . Finally, a lot of the issues are being resolved. NVidia and Creative have released more stable and more performant drivers and Apple updated iTunes. Finally, almost six weeks after consumer...
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And more importantly, who can help? Minor rant... Let me start by saying I'm really enjoying Vista. There are lots of nice touches that really make it a pleasure to use. (Search built into the Start Menu, the ability to view the calendar by clicking on...
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http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsvista/archive/2007/01/23/security-features-vs-convenience.aspx Awesome post on the evolution of UAC in Vista. I particularly like that while some of the more stringent requirements off by default (Ctrl-Alt-Delete...
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As see on Paul Thurott Hmmm.... It does seem to be a bit restrictive for a lot of people, but it will work just fine for my household. I was starting to wonder how I was going to upgrade all the computers in my house. (4 active, one we're not sure what...
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I've been working with Vista (for the past several months on my Media Center and since pre-RC1 on my main box), and I must say, I'm impressed. It's come a long way in the last year, and has really shaped up into a solid OS. Can't say it's...
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http://microsoftgadgets.com/Blogs/gadgetnews/archive/2006/05/25/5857.aspx Also: http://gallery.microsoft.com These were both released or updated pretty quietly over the holiday weekend. I like that there is a centralized location for all of this, but...
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