Latest Microsoft Vista News

Make Beautiful Music with Windows Vista—at Home or On the Go
Columnist S.E. Slack explains how to use Windows Media Center in Windows Vista to experience digital music on your PC and portable device.

Windows Vista Editions: What's Right for You?
Columnist Walter Glenn compares the features that are available in different editions of Windows Vista.

Wow! Windows Vista!
Columnist Joli Ballew shares her excitement over the new interface, graphics, applications, and features in Windows Vista.

Windows on the Go: Windows Vista Goes Mobile
Columnist Jerri Ledford highlights the exciting new capabilities of the Windows Vista operating system for mobile devices.

Create Your Own DVDs in Windows Vista
Columnist Galan Bridgman explores much-anticipated capability of Windows Vista—writing and burning DVDs.

Get Your New Computer Today, Upgrade to Windows Vista Tomorrow
Columnist William R. Stanek explains the simple process of upgrading new computers to Windows Vista.

Take a Windows Vista-Ready Media Center PC or Tablet PC Home for the Holidays
Columnist Evan Archilla takes away your holiday woes by explaining the benefits of purchasing a new computer before the release of Windows Vista.

The Best Gaming Platform in the World Might Be in Your Office
Columnist Mark H. Walker introduces a powerful new gaming world using Microsoft DirectX 10 in Windows Vista.

Discover Windows Vista Home Premium
Columnist S.E. Slack shares her favorite features of Windows Vista Home Premium.

Get to know Windows SideShow
Columnist Walter Glenn discusses the exciting new Windows SideShow feature available in Windows Vista.

Windows Speech Recognition
Columnist Derek Torres explains how to configure Windows Speech Recognition to facilitate computer accessibility.

Windows Vista: A New Level of Security for a New World
Columnist Sandi Hardmeier explains how Windows Mail and Windows Defender help prevent online fraud and spyware.

The Windows Vista Beta Experience: RC1
MVP Charlie Russel explains the beta process, defines a release candidate, and introduces some of the cool new features in Windows Vista RC1.

Are You Ready for Windows Vista?
Columnist Stuart Mudie describes how to make the move to Windows Vista using Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor and Windows Easy Transfer.

User Accounts: The Foundation of a Safe and Secure Windows Vista System
Columnist Dan DiNicolo explains how to implement user accounts and Parental Controls in Windows Vista for better security and a safer online experience.

Casual Gaming on Windows Vista
Columnist Scott Steinberg explains how Windows Vista enhances gaming for players of all interest and skill levels.

Windows Vista Sidebar
Columnist Scott Lowe explains how to use the new Windows Sidebar feature in Windows Vista.

Windows Vista Makes Backup and Recovery Simple
Columnist Mitch Tulloch explains the new and improved backup and restore capabilities in Windows Vista.

Keep Windows Vista Secure with Windows Defender
Columnist Justin Harrison discusses Windows Defender, the next generation of security technology.

Windows Vista Home Networking
Columnist Barb Bowman previews the new networking features and helpful wizards in Windows Vista that make setting up a network easier than ever before.

Gaming with Windows Vista
Columnist Joel Durham Jr. talks about Windows Vista and what some people claim is its most important feature--its gaming capability!

Manage Your Schedule Quickly and Easily with the Windows Calendar
MVP Stephanie Krieger has been beta testing both Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system. She helps you get up to speed quickly and easily with the new Windows Calendar.

Windows Vista Performance Enhancements
MVP Charlie Russel describes the new features in Windows Vista that improve overall system responsiveness and reduce startup and shutdown times.

Improve Your Tablet PC Experience with Windows Vista
MVP Terri Stratton explains the changes in Windows Vista for Tablet PCs.

Access, Organize, and Manage Your Documents More Easily with Windows Vista
Columnist Stephanie Krieger introduces some great new tools for managing your documents more easily using Windows Vista.

Windows Media Center
Columnist Barb Bowman previews the new navigation and enhanced features of the Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Ultimate.

Experience Windows Vista
See how the elegant user interface, streamlined tasks, and search-based navigation will make using your computer more rewarding than ever before.

Digital Imaging in Windows Vista Photo Gallery
Columnist Barb Bowman explains how easy it is to use Windows Vista Photo Gallery to import, edit, and share your digital images.

Get ready for Windows Vista
Getting ready for Windows Vista, available in early 2007, means choosing the edition that's right for you and ensuring that you have the right PC to enjoy the experiences you want.

Developers: Get Windows Vista Beta 2!
Windows Vista Beta 2 is now available for IT professionals and developers with MSDN and TechNet subscriptions.

Windows Vista Capable PCs
Learn about choosing a Windows Vista Capable PC for the Windows Vista edition and features that are right for you.

Will your PC run Windows Vista? Download the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is an application that you can run on your current Windows XP-based computer to find out if it's ready for an upgrade to Windows Vista.

Data backup and security for small business
See how powerful tools in Windows Vista Business help to save you time and give you peace of mind that your data is protected.

Community Article: Windows Vista Parental Controls
Columnist Joli Ballew discusses managing your children's computer activities with Windows Vista.

Community Article: Digital Pictures in Media Center for Windows Vista
Columnist Tony Northrup discusses using Media Center for Windows Vista to view, edit, and print pictures from your TV, making digital photography an experience you can share with your whole family.

Community Article: Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista
Columnist Tony Northrup discusses getting your digital picture library under control with Windows Photo Gallery.

Community Article: The Windows Media Player 11 experience
Columnist Joli Ballew previews Windows Media Player 11 in Windows Vista, revealing an improved media library, redesigned interface, helpful shortcut menus, and a fast search tool for which you might just go crazy.

Community Article: The Windows Media Center experience in Windows Vista
Columnist Joli Ballew discusses managing and accessing your digital entertainment from your PC, TV, or even your Xbox 360!