Over the past couple of weeks there have been a lot of speculation as to when Microsoft would be releasing early builds of the much anticipated Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) to testers outside the realm of Microsoft. Well that day has come and gone, Microsoft released the pre-beta code to a very small and select group of testers. While little is known what new features the Service Packs will bring to the respective operating systems I can tell you of a couple things that will be changing in the first Windows Vista Service Pack. (see list below)

List of changes taking place in Windows Vista SP1:

A collection of previously-released …

If I were to be asked “What are my favorite features of Windows Vista?” I would probably say:

1. Windows Flip 3D

While the “Live Previews” are nice and bring a new way to find what window you want, nothing is better than being able to quickly find the open window that you want faster, with Flip3D you can easily flip through your windows, whether it be five windows or 20 windows. When I use Flip3D I can find what program or window I want faster than was possible in the previous version of Windows.

2. Windows Aero

This is a new concept in windows and it’s a very nice and clean feature that has been brought to the User Interface of Windows. However, Windows Aero is only available on …

The new Windows Sidebar that is included in all versions of Windows Vista brings a new way of getting the content that matters most to you in a central location on the Windows Desktop via gadgets. Gadgets are easy-to-use mini programs that give you information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools. Windows Sidebar helps you organize all your gadgets in an easy to get to place right on the Windows desktop.

Additionally, you can also have the gadgets placed on the desktop anywhere you like. If you have a dual monitor setup then that will extend what you can do with Windows Sidebar. Windows sidebar allows you to place the sidebar on any monitor that you choose and you can …

Welcome, This blog is all about Microsoft Windows Vista. While here you will get a chance to learn about the different features of Windows Vista and many tips and tricks. I hope this site will become useful to many out there iching to learn more about Windows Vista and what it has to offer….  Starting today, you will be able to read my first post about Windows Vista and you will be able to learn from it.

So just hang tight as I prepare the first “Learning Experience” for you all.