Smooth Sailing Secrets

Want some shortcuts for your Windows Vista system? Or you might just be craving to learn more creative tricks you can use on your computer. PC Magazine’s staff went through tons of technical paperwork to decode the fun stuff for you, along with tricks for the 2007 version of Microsoft Office.

The list of a total of 529 computer tips is categorized into advice, how-tos, techie hacking advice for exploring the skeleton of your computer and cool stuff to add on to your PC. Or Mac running Vista. It starts by uncovering Vista’s secrets: find easier ways to lock up your computer to prevent access, or open up and bypass the login screen altogether—great for the family or a general office computer. And find out how to get your laptop to last extra long on the commute home from work.

For more advice and to share your own winning tips, exchange thoughts with your fellow Vista users. [PC Magazine]