Computer Tips and Tricks

1. Start >> Right Click on My Computer and select Properties. 
2. Click the “Advanced” tab 
3. Select “Settings” in the Performance section.
4. Disable any or all of the following: 

• Fade or slide menus into view 
• Fade or slide ToolTips into view 
• Fade out menu items after clicking 
• Show Shadows under menus 
• Slide open combo boxes 
• Slide taskbar buttons 
• Use a background image for each folder type 
• Use common tasks in folders
• This info was found over at 5starsupport.com and is a good fundamental listing of common things to do to take off some of the bells and whistles that could impact slower systems
  

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Part 2 - Windows Vista Optimization
In part two I demonstrate steps to take that will optimize the raw performance of Windows Vista to save yourself ram and time.

Coming Soon: Part 3 - Windows Vista Desktop and Interface Customization

My system:
Dell Vostro 1500
Intel Pentium T7300 2.0Ghz
2GB RAM
120GB HDD
Nvidia 8600M GT

Song:
DJ Shadow feat. Mos Def - Six Days Remix

I get my wallpapers from here:
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/index.php?sort=date

Duration : 0:3:8

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My system:
Part 3 - I describe some advance desktop and interface customizations. Do not do the last tip if you have or plan to install vista service pack 1, or if you do not know what I am talking about.

Dell Vostro 1500
Intel Pentium T7300 2.0Ghz
2GB RAM
120GB HDD
Nvidia 8600M GT

Song:
Coldplay - Talk (thin white duke mix)

Duration : 0:7:22

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