Enable or Disable Secure Login

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

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

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

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.