Included in this Vista Guide is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorial on how to upgrade to Vista, as well as a list of ten Vista tips to make things easier once you're up and running. We also have reviews of six powerful Vista-ready laptops, and much more.

 

Make Windows Vista Run Better (updated 12/07/2007)
Frustrated with Windows Vista? Use these tips to customize Vista's look, increase its usability, and boost its performance.

Windows Vista Review
LAPTOP gets down and dirty with the most integral features of Vista.

The Right Vista Version for You
Find out which version of Vista--Home Basic, Premium, Ultimate--best suits your system before you make the upgrade.

Step-By-Step Guide for Upgrading to Windows Vista
One man. One Operating System. Lots of resetting.

Top Ten Vista Tips
The OS is loaded on your notebook…now what? These tips will help.

 

5 Ways to Make Vista Better
Portable Pundit, Ross Rubin, dishes on how Microsoft could improve its latest OS.

Windows Vista Keyboard Shortcuts
Work faster with these handy Windows Vista keyboard shortcuts.

 

Windows Vista vs. Mac OS X Leopard
Why the latest version of Mac OS X will be the tipping point for Windows users on the fence.

Windows Vista vs. Mac OS X Tiger
In the battle for personal computing dominance, these champs go ten rounds to determine which OS takes the spoils.

True Confessions of OS Switchers
LAPTOP interviews three former Vista users who moved on to Macs. And one Mac guy who gave up the Apple for Vista.

Five Things You Didn't Know Were Vista's Fault
The backlash is officially in overdrive.

 

 

Windows Vista Multimedia Fun
Here's how to get the most out of Microsoft's new OS by having fun with your pictures, music, video games, and more.

If you're wondering whether your favorite programs will work on the new OS, or if you're looking for entirely new software that will take advantage of Vista's features, this is your guide.

 

Windows Vista-Ready Laptops for Under $1000
Six laptops that are loaded with top components and cost less than $1000.

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Will Windows XP Gadgets Work with Vista?
One journalist tests a slew of made-for-XP gadgets and accessories to find the (surprising) answer.