Hacking Windows Vista: ExtremeTech
"Why didn't they ask me before they did that?"Vista is the most radical revamping of Windows since 1995. But along with all the fantastic improvements, there are a couple of things that drive you up the wall. Maybe you're not seeing the performance you expect. Security is better, but boy, is it annoying. And what's with that interface thing that's just in the way? Well, you can fix all that. When you and Steve Sinchak are finished, you'll think Microsoft designed Vista just for you.How to improve the viewA few of the things you'll learn to doTweak logon screen settingsBuild custom Sidebar gadgetsPersonalize Aero Glass with themes and visual stylesCustomize Internet Explorer® 7Configure BIOS for maximum boot speedCrank up Windows® ExplorerTurn your PC into an HDTV Media CenterFine-tune your firewall