Windows Vista™ Plain & Simple

So Many Tools and Settings

Windows Vista is loaded with tools and performance settings, some of which you can use productively and others that require major translation from tech-speak into plain English. In most cases, the settings have already been optimized to achieve the correct balance between power and performance, but they might need some changes based on your computer equipment and your needs.

Although the tools are accessible in several locations, you’ll find that you can access many of them in a single location by choosing System And Maintenance from the Control Panel, choosing Performance Information And Tools, and then clicking Advanced Tools in the Tasks list. You can also start many of the tools by typing each one’s name in the Search ...