Windows Vista vs. Windows XP

Vista vs. XP Microsoft typically claims increased performance for each new Windows version–but nearly every one requires a somewhat faster system to perform as well as its predecessor did. First Vista tests, though, showed some mixed results, and one very encouraging development.

Windows shortcuts – Microsoft natural keyboard shortcuts

Microsoft natural keyboard shortcuts • Windows Logo (Display or hide the Start menu) • Windows Logo+BREAK (Display the System Properties dialog box) • Windows Logo+D (Display the desktop) • Windows Logo+M (Minimize all of the windows) • Windows Logo+SHIFT+M (Restore the minimized windows) • Windows Logo+E (Open My Computer) • Windows Logo+F (Search for a [...]

Security and Windows Vista

Vista is the first of Microsoft’s operating systems to be built from the ground up with security in mind. Microsoft has rewritten Windows’ core code to make it far more secure. Vista also includes technologies to combat spyware and phishing and to make your computer more resistant to outside attack and control.

Why Windows Vista?

By the time Vista hits the shelves early in 2007 it will be almost six years since Microsoft’s last major desktop operating system release. There’s no doubt this new operating system has plenty to recommend it over its predecessor, Windows XP, but given Vista’s long incubation period, it’s hard not to feel somewhat disappointed in [...]

Outlook Express Error Codes

This article contains a list of possible error codes that may be returned by the Microsoft mail clients listed at the beginning of this article. The following list of error codes may be returned when a failure occurs sending and receiving mail.