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- Vista Tip: Open Command Window Here
- I recently came across a tip while working within Windows Vista. Typically when I use the command prompt, I type cmd in the Run window and then browse to my appropriate directory. In Windows Vista, you can avoid this extra time by browsing to the appropriate directory in Windows Explorer...
- Tags: Windows Vista, steven s. warren, Microsoft, General
- Blog posts 2007-04-16
- 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
- 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
- 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
- What is coming with IIS 7.0
- Over the years, Internet Information Services IIS, Microsoft’s flagship web server product, has taken a lot of flack for being hacked and compromised. But with Windows Vista finally released, Microsoft has not squandered a great opportunity to move past these stereotypes and do something really great. In fact, Microsoft and...
- Tags: Uncategorized, Microsoft, Windows Vista, iis 7, steven s. warren, longhorn server, Microsoft IIS 7.0, Microsoft IIS Server, Internet, Internet information service
- Blog posts 2007-02-13
- See what you get for $399.00
- Check out my review and gallery of Windows Vista Ultimate Edition and let me know your thoughts.[poll=8]Please take my poll.
- Tags: Microsoft, operating system, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, Uncategorized, Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2007-02-09
- 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
- Goodbye My . . . .
- Vista does away with the My…. interface. You know what I am talking about. My Documents, My Pictures, My Videos, My Computer, My Network Places, etc. The My has been completely removed and you have Documents, Pictures, Music, Games, etc. All the files have been reorganized as well. Windows XP...
- Tags: The Hot Button, Microsoft, Vista, Windows Vista, steven s. warren, operating system, steven s. warre
- Blog posts 2007-01-23
- 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
- Upgrading Windows XP to Windows Vista
- Currently, you can upgrade from Windows XP or Windows 2000 to Windows Vista by purchasing an upgrade edition of Windows Vista. You have two options for the installation:In-place upgradeUpgrade Windows XP or Windows 2000 to Windows Vista.Clean installMy next gallery will go over a clean installation that takes advantage of...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, upgrade, Windows Vista, Windows Xp
- Blog posts 2006-12-18
- Windows Vista can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want it to be
- Security. When I hear this word it is comforting to me as it should be to you. Windows XP SP2 has been a very secure release for Microsoft. Windows Vista is touted to be the most secure release of Microsoft to date and I tend to agree. But … If...
- Tags: hardware, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Security, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2006-12-11
- Video Blog: Working with the Windows Vista Anti-Phishing Toolbar
- This AVI video shows you how the Anti-Phishing toolbar works within Windows Vistas Internet Explorer 7. Enjoy!
- Tags: blog, Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Phishing, Security, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, toolbar, video, Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2006-12-06
- Video Blog: Windows Collaboration in Windows Vista
- Windows Collaboration is a peer-to-peer collaboration application that will ship with Windows Vista. During the 4 1/2-minute WMV video, I will show you how to connect two Vista machines using Windows Collaboration. I will also demonstrate how to share a presentation and control one machine from...
- Tags: blog, collaboration, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, video, Windows Collaboration, Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2006-12-05
- Video Blog: Installing Windows Vista is a Snap
- For everyone out there who has not seen how easy it is to install Windows Vista, I decided to put together a 5 minute video that shows you how easy it is. Enjoy. Let me know what you think?
- Tags: blog, operating system, Snap, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, video, Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2006-11-30
- Windows Calendar: A new feature of Windows Vista
- Windows Calendar is a fully-featured calendar application that comes packaged with Windows Vista. It supports the iCalendar format and has the ability to publish and subscribe to web-based calendars. I had some time today to tool around with Windows Calendar included in Windows Vista and for most people the features...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, windows calendar, Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2006-11-27
- RootKits 101
- As Windows users, it seems we are under continuous attack from viruses, trojans, spyware and malware. It is a constant battle to keep machines free and clean. As if there already isn’t enough to worry about, rootkits are blasting onto our desktops and servers at an alarming rate. It is...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, rootkit, Rootkits, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2006-11-21
- 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
- Can Windows Vista put security vendors out of business?
- I believe some security vendors are worried about their future -- and rightly so. The out-of-box experience for Windows Vista will include a two-way outbound and inbound firewall, anti-spyware protection, an operating system that asks for permission prior to allowing administrative tasks, and a redesigned Internet Explorer 7 that works...
- Tags: firewall, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, security, security company, spyware, spyware protection, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2006-11-16
- At a Glance: Windows Vista RC2
- Last week I downloaded Windows Vista RC2 and loaded it to see the differences from the RC1 build. The install went very smoothly and all of my drivers were recognized immediately. The installation was a piece of cake. Any grandma could install Windows Vista. After loading the release, I immediately...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2006-10-17
