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In Windows Vista it is now possible to resize partitions without any data loss in the new Disk Management console.

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The new Windows Security Center in Windows Vista can be just as annoying as the security centers in previous versions of Windows. I am an advanced of a computer user to know that I do not have anti-virus software installed. I don't need the Windows Security Center to remind me that all the time.

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Currently Windows Vista does not have WDDM support for the Intel GMA950 integrated graphics card.  Even though this card is integrated, it supports all of the requirements for Vista Glass. It is just a matter of getting a driver that is compatible with it and vista.

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With the latest post-beta 2 builds, Microsoft has included new Aero cursors that are not turned on by default. Follow the steps below to use the new cool looking cursors:

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Is the glass border in Windows Vista and Windows 7 too fat your you?  How would you like to put your Windows on a diet? Loose up to 80% of your window weight immediately with Tweaks.com!

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How to Adjust Vista Glass Window Border:

  1. Right click...
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Ever want to keep track of the time in a different time zone?  With Vista/7 you can now track two additional time zones with mini clocks that show up when you hover the mouse over the clock.

Add additional time zones:

  1. Right click on the clock in the taskbar and select Adjust Date/Time.

  2. Click on the Additional Clocks tab.

  3. Check the box for either additional clock 1 or 2 and select the...

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This has been one of the most demonstrated features of Windows Vista and also one that I have been asked the most about how to use it.

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Would you like to add a shortcut to your desktop or quick launch bar that launches the new Flip 3D tab replacement?

  1. Right click on your desktop and select New and then Shortcut.

  2. Copy and paste RunDll32 DwmApi #105 into the location box and hit Next.

  3. Enter in a name for your shortcut and hit Finish.

  4. Copy/Cut and Paste your new shortcut where ever you want.

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When looking for a wireless network to connect to there is no refresh button on the screen that displays found wireless networks.  Hit F5 to easily refresh this list.

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When a users enters text in the search box on the start panel Windows automatically searches the file index as well.  The file index includes all of the searchable files on your hard drive and can be quite large.  One way to speed up searching through your start menu applications is to narrow the scope of the search so that it does not include hard drive files.

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