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There a new Hot fix from Microsoft that can give you up to 15% faster performance copying and moving large files. Check out The Knowledge Base article 943899. It will probably included in a future Windows update but why wait. This update does require a Reboot.

Here’s a quick tip to help you make a custom Screensaver with your favorite pictures in it.

Here’s another quick way to Switch Users, Log-off, Restart, Sleep or Shut down Vista. From your desktop press Alt-F4 and the Shutdown dialog box will popup, then user the drop down to choose your action.

Bonus:
To lock your computer Press the Windows key + L
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Task Manager shows you the programs, processes, and services that are currently running on your computer. You can use Task Manager to monitor your computer’s performance or to close a program that is not responding.
If you are connected to a network, you can also use Task Manager to view network status and see how [...]

When launching a command prompt from Vista’s start menu you need to right click cmd and choose Run As Administrator to elevate your privileges, But another way to accomplish the same thing is to do the following.
1. Click start Orb.
2. Type in cmd in the search box.
3. Press and hold down Shift and CTRL [...]

Microsoft has a new sidebar clock available for download that changes the plain standard clock to a shiny Vista one. There a 12 styles included. It was created by ADH Darby and can be downloaded HERE give it a try and check out all the other gadgets at are available.

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