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 [...]

How to Use the Address Bar to Launch Programs or Web Page

Windows XP enhanced the functionality of the Address bar to make it easier to launch your favorite programs. You can add the Address bar to the taskbar on the bottom of your desktop. Then you can launch programs simply by entering their names in the Address bar. For example, to launch Calculator, simply enter calc [...]