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Microsoft Releases Springboard Series Newsletter - Vista Performance and Tuning Tips

Justin Kerr — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:30:06 -0500

When Vista launched over a year ago we had many compelling reasons not to upgrade. But as time progressed and Microsoft silently addressed our woes, it seems clear; the Vista of today could be somewhat misjudged. That doesn’t make it perfect however, and Microsoft has owned up to this by releasing a 14 page guide with tried and tested tweaks that improve overall performance and boost notebook battery life. This free and easy to follow PDF guide walks you through native tools built into the OS which allow you to optimize Vista’s performance. The contents are especially helpful if you are new to Vista, having just come from XP, but even Vista veterans are bound to find a few things of note. If you manage to make your way through the Microsoft guide and are still looking for more, a host of other tweaks and tips can be found in both our online archives and Maximum PCs March 2008 print issue.

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March 2008: Windows Hacks & Tips

The Maximum PC Staff — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:53:41 -0500

The complete PDF archive of the March 2008 edition of Maximum PC, every article included, every page posted! Download it now!

Reinvent the Windows Wheel

Paul Lilly — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:53:37 -0600

Forget what you think you know about Windows! Whether you use XP or Vista, these 51 tips and tweaks will give you a whole new OS

The best reader-submitted WinXP tips!

Maximum PC — Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:30:43 -0600

In February we asked readers to submit their best WinXP tips, and boy did they! Here are the best tips, in no certain order--one of which is the winner! Find out which tips took the prize in the upcoming April issue of Maximum PC!

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