Windows Vista Tip and Tricks

Enable or Disable Secure Login

2009-09-26T21:07:00.001-04:00

When dealing with public computers this can be an extra security step to help prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Open Advanced User Accounts -> Press the Windows button, type netplwiz and press Enter.
Click the Advanced tab, select the Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete check box, and then click OK.

Keyboard Shortcuts that will save you time

2009-09-25T19:44:00.001-04:00

Ctrl+Shift+Esc -> Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del -> Tasks Screen)
Ctrl+Shift+Enter -> Run an executable with elevated privileges
Windows logo key+1-0 -> Launch the shortcuts on the Quick Launch toolbar
Windows logo key+T -> Cycle through programs on the taskbar
Windows logo key+Tab -> Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Flip 3-D
Ctrl+Windows logo key+Tab -> Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Flip 3-D
Windows logo key+Spacebar -> Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
Windows logo key+G -> Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
Windows logo key+X -> Open Windows Mobility Center
Open a folder and press & release Alt -> Show Menu Bar (also works in Internet Explorer)

Full List of Keyboard shortcuts from Microsoft's Website

Use Vista Parition Software and make it Easy

2009-09-25T07:12:00.000-04:00

If your like me and you have more than partion you can always use a built in feature of Windows Vista. It calls itself Disk management. Here are a few ways to get to it:

Start > Right Click on "Computer" > Select Manage > Select Storage > Disk Management

Or you can simply do this:

Start > Search > diskmgmt.msc > Enter

then You can resize or delete partitions as you want. You can also create new Partitions with this little utility.

You can also format partitions easily from this utility. I find I am constantly using this utility when I go fix peoples computers. It has been somewhat of a Lifesaver.

Easy way to capture your screen

2009-09-25T06:59:00.000-04:00

If your like me and would like to capture an image or window on your Vista screen this one is Good to know.

Start>Search>"Snipping tool" or just type "Snip">hit Enter

Great little tool to have. If you would like that tool to be on your desktop so you can click and go. You would do this:

Start > Search > Snipping tool or Snip > Right click > Send to > Desktop (Create a Shortcut)

After that all you would need to do is just double click:

and away you go.