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Check out the Windows Vista Application Compatibility List
Are you getting ready to buy a new computer with Windows Vista or upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista? Not sure what programs and applications are certified? Before making the big purchase, see The Windows Vista Application Compatibility list. It currently lists all the programs certified on Windows Vista.[Poll=13]Please...
Tags: Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, steven s. warren, Uncategorized, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Application, Windows Vista Application Compatibility List
Blog posts 2007-02-27
Turning off UAC for administrators in Windows Vista
As an Administrator of Windows Vista, are you completely irritated by the constant pop-ups asking for your authorization? Here is a quick tip on how to shut off UAC for administrators but keep it activated for standard users. Click the Start Orb and type secpol.msc. Expand Local Policies |...
Tags: administrator, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, steven s. warren, Uac, Uncategorized, Windows Vista
Blog posts 2007-02-27
Tip: Working with the Windows Vista Power Buttons
Today, I want to briefly chat about the two new power buttons that are located on the Start Orb of Windows Vista. The Power button when selected, puts your entire session in memory and puts your computer in a low power state sleep mode. It takes a minimal amount of...
Tags: Uncategorized, The Hot Button, Steven S. Warren, Vista, Windows Vista, steven s. warren, interface, Microsoft Windows, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows Vista
Blog posts 2007-02-21
Not quite ready for Vista? Try these Windows XP resources
It seems that all the world is talking about Windows Vista. Its essential to know about the new OS, but in reality, most IT organizations are a ways off from upgrading and are still concerned with managing the OS they already have--Windows XP. Here are some great resources for those...
Tags: Uncategorized, Windows Xp, Support, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista
Blog posts 2007-02-20
Windows Vista & iTunes
I have heard many complaints this past week that iTunes is not properly working in Windows Vista. In order to get it working properly, you have to take advantage of the compatibility tab. Here is the quick fix.Install iTunes.Right-click on the desktop shortcut or program and click Properties.Select the Compatibility...
Tags: Uncategorized, The Hot Button, Apple, Windows Vista, steven s. warren, itunes, Microsoft Windows, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Windows Vista
Blog posts 2007-02-09
Vista is not ready for the corporate world
The honeymoon is over.Reality has set in since I upgraded to Windows Vista last month; the jubilee I first felt running Windows Vista has gradually come to a frustrating halt. Oh, VENDORS.Yes, third party Vendors are ruining my Windows Vista experience. I can’t even begin to tell you how many...
Tags: Uncategorized, The Hot Button, Microsoft, Windows Vista, steven s. warren, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, administrator, software
Blog posts 2007-02-05
WS_FTP and Vista
I have always really, really liked the WS_FTP product from IpSwitch. I must admit, however, that I never actually paid for it until last year. August of 2006, to be exact. In August, I purchased a full license to WS_FTP 2007 Professional. Unfortunately, it only came with three months of...
Tags: Uncategorized, WS_FTP, Microsoft Windows Vista, patch, Ipswitch Inc., Vista Compatible
Blog posts 2007-02-05
Video: DreamScene offers full motion wallpaper in Windows Vista
Credit: MicrosoftOne of the Windows Vista Ultimate "extras" is a new feature called "DreamScene." This provides scenic background wallpaper with a new flourish - video effects. Its very cool, as this video shows. The big question is how much of a resource hog it is. TechRepublic will be giving it...
Tags: DreamScene, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Uncategorized, video, Vista, Windows
Blog posts 2007-01-31
Download it Today: VMware Workstation 6 Beta
As you all know, I am a big fan of VMware Workstation. About a year and half ago, I published my first book called The VMware Workstation 5 Handbook and have been happy with its progress. I am pleased to announce that VMware Workstation 6 is currently in beta and...
Tags: 64-bit, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Uncategorized, virtual machine, VMware Inc., VMware Workstation, workstation
Blog posts 2007-01-03
A fix for Windows Vista and Broadcom wireless devices (temporary)
As you may recall, I have been trying out the latest version of Microsofts Windows Vista (Build 6000). Initial problems with the installation on my Compaq laptop could be explained by my experimentation with the upgrade installation path. (Trust me, back up your data, format your hard drive, and do...
Tags: laptop computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Drivers, Windows Vista, Uncategorized, Broadcom Corp., Microsoft Windows, wireless
Blog posts 2007-01-02
Configuring a Dual Desktop Display in Windows Vista
For the average user, connecting a dual desktop configuration took several steps and could be rather confusing. Windows Vista makes it easier to configure a dual desktop display through what they now call the Window Mobility Center. It is like shopping at WalMart; it has a little bit of everything...
Tags: desktop, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, Uncategorized, Windows Vista
Blog posts 2007-01-02
Embedded Instant Search in Windows Vista is COOL!
The more I work with Windows Vista, the more places I find the Instant Search feature located all over the operating system. The Instant Search is a much needed improvement for the antiquated search in Windows XP. How well can search work in XP with Indexing turned off by default?...
Tags: instant search, Longhorn, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, Uncategorized, Vista
Blog posts 2006-12-27
Windows Vista RTM Available on MSDN and TechNet
Do you have a subscription to MSDN or Technet? If so, jump on and download Windows Vista RTM.
Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, Uncategorized, Windows Vista, Windows Vista RTM
Blog posts 2006-11-16
Vista and hardware support
Today I read something I nearly couldn't believe. Micro$oft came out to say that it was only going to "allow" but ONE significant hardware "change" before support remediation must be used. Say what? So MicroShaft is saying that people that actually purchase the new Vista OS are only going to be...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, hardware, Uncategorized, Open Source, Linux, Gpl, Kde, Fedora, Windows, IS IT, operating system
Blog posts 2006-10-31

Additional Resources

Microsoft Targets Oprah With Windows Vista
Oprah using a Windows Vista-powered PC? Crazy a person will say, but anything is possible in the wacky world of Microsoft marketing. What Microsoft has in mind this time is getting Windows Vista on Oprah's influential favorite things list. Microsoft is gunning for 400m PCs running Windows Vista two years...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
White papers 2006-03-15
SolutionSeries: Deploy Windows Vista successfully in your organization
Since Microsoft Windows first gained traction with Windows 3.0, every new version has presented a challenge for IT professionals. Windows Vista is no different. From a new interface to added security and more, Windows Vista represents a huge change from the Windows XP era. Most organizations...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
Download resources 2007-09-12
Microsoft Unveils Windows Vista Product Lineup: Offerings Deliver Unique Value Across Business and Consumer Audiences
The Microsoft Windows Vista product lineup brings clarity to customers' digital world by helping them easily accomplish everyday tasks, instantly find what they want, enjoy the latest in entertainment, improve the safety of their personal information, stay connected at home or on the go, and help ensure PCs are up-to-date,...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Product Lineup, Windows Vista Product Lineup, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
White papers 2006-02-26
What you need to know before you upgrade to Windows Vista
Many of the most powerful new features in Windows Vista include enhancements for reliability, security, usability, and mobility that may not be immediately visible to users first upgrading from previous versions of Windows. This sample chapter from Introducing Microsoft Windows Vista explores the issues and features users, administrators, and developers...
Tags: Chapter, Microsoft Press, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
Book chapters 2006-07-10
Get around in Windows Vista: Your roadmap to the new, improved interface
Besides key changes in startup and shutdown procedures, users will also find many other important interface differences between Windows Vista and earlier versions of Windows. This sample chapter from Introducing Microsoft Windows Vista explores these differences so that users can navigate and work effectively with Windows Vista. Coverage includes navigating...
Tags: Coverage, Microsoft Press, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
Book chapters 2006-07-10
Windows Vista Beta 2 Migration Step-by-Step Guide
Microsoft Windows Vista introduces new setup methods and processes, based on the new image-based setup feature of Windows Vista. This paper provides the steps to use when upgrading a computer from the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system or the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system to Windows Vista,...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Migration, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software
White papers 2006-05-01
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