The Windows Vista Task Scheduler is a great way to automate various tasks including running specific software applications, batch files, even shutting down your computer at a specific time. You can even import a pre-configured XML file which has the specific task information pre-populated. Learning how to use the Task Scheduler is both easy, and [...]
Windows Vista introduced a new utility which can speed up your computer’s performance by utilizing your spare portable storage. Instead of using your hard drive, which is generally slower, you insert into your computer a USB drive, secure digital card (SD), CompactFlash and other portable storage. Windows Vista will use this faster storage for disk [...]
Disk fragmentation occurs when your computer stores your file with gaps between other files. Let’s assume you have a Word document that you have saved to your hard drive. The most efficient way for your computer to retrieve this file is when it is stored as one continuous file. Disk fragmentation results when the file [...]
