If there is a part of the Windows Vista UI that just never looked right to you, looked unfinished, out of place, or just not done right? If so then you are a perfect candidate for the UI Taskforce . Long Zheng is getting together a great list of all the inconsistencies that people have found in Windows...
Even before Microsoft has published the first beta of Windows 7 it is working to ensure it will not repeat the same failings of Windows Vista . In a March 21 2008 update to the Microsoft Hardware Logo Program Requirements Microsoft added a new provision for Logo Certification which will require every...
Well, sort of. There's a new theme for the iPhone called Vista Perfection 2.0, and it will give your iPhone the visual appeal of a Vista desktop. The installation instructions sound pretty convoluted, but the end result looks pretty sweet. I think I'll install it on our iPhone loaner, because...
Starting this week you will start to see Windows Vista SP1 coming to those machine you have running Automatic updates. Don't forget to get those Pre-Req's installed. If you don't end up seeing the update here are a few reason why that might be . For those that get the update via Automatic...
Want to administer your Windows Server 2008 servers (including Server Core and Hyper-V) without using Terminal Services? Microsoft just released the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows Vista SP1. The links may or may not work for you... but here you go: RSAT - Vista SP1 x86 RSAT - Vista...
In my opinion, it's a huge step backwards. Here are some issues I have had with/since installing SP1: It took two hours to install Most programs run are running slower than before the service pack, and I frequently get the (Not Responding) in the title bar of many applications now Plugging in an...
I just got back from a nice family vacation to Florida (Orlando & Cocoa Beach). The weather was fabulous with daytime highs in the 70-80F range vs. 10-20F here in Kansas City. We also got to see a Space Shuttle launch, which has always been on my 'bucket list'. Of course, the week I decide...
Can you belive it has been one year since Windows Vista shipped?...I can't belive it has gone by so quick. This is a great time to reflect on our experiences good or bad. So, What do you think? Was Windows Vista shipped too early? Have you had a good experience? What, if anything, still frustrates...
The day has finally arrived -- the kids have their own computer for school work, your spouse has a new laptop and you have a remodeled home office. As a result, you are ready to set up a home network. The problem is that you have no idea where to begin, let alone what is needed and how to make sure it...
Some people shouldn't be allowed to blog about things, Period. Take Robert Vamosi of CNet for example, In a recent post he is telling people SP1 lacks "WOW" and you shouldn't be waiting for it before you considering adoption. This guy obviously hasn't covered Windows for very long...