• Shift Any Version of Windows Into High Gear Use the OS's own tools to maximize your PC's performance without spending a dime.
• Accelerate Windows by Tweaking Virtual Memory These tricks can pep up your computer; plus, download a free Mac OS X skin.
• Work Smarter With Vista's New Productivity Tools Built-in Windows Vista utilities can help you recover lost files, manage your network, hold meetings, and more.
• The Fast Track to Your Favorite Files and Folders Use Windows' Places Bar, My Recent Documents, or the 'File-name' dropdown menu to speed up your access to the file or folder you want.
• The Simple Way to Keep Your Private Files Private Make encrypted files stand out, control access to secure files, and a freebie turns folders invisible.
• Sync PC Tunes With Windows Mobile Devices Use Windows Media Player to sync with any mobile device; fix defrag problems; a utility to track billable hours.
• No-Brainer Backups Using Windows' Own Tools Five options for implementing a Windows backup strategy without investing a dime in third-party utilities.
• Windows Tips: Don't Let a Windows Update Bring You Down Put yourself back in the driver's seat by disabling auto installs, updating Microft apps, fixing broken updates, and more.
• Windows Tips: Vanquish Still More Windows Annoyances These eight tricks should improve your Windows experience.
• Windows Tips: The Fast, Simple Way to Defragment Your Disks Use Windows' own tools to do the job; plus, a free disk-cleaning utility.
• Windows Tips: Move Quickly Between Your Open Windows Manage the proliferation of open application windows on your desktop.
• Windows Tips: Fix Windows Glitches by Re-registering Your DLLs You can remedy some common Windows woes by reloading system files; a free tool to maximize shutdown options.
• Windows Tips: The Safest Way to Run Suspicious Programs Use a protective launch option in Windows XP; stay secure with the free Cryptainer LE utility.
• Windows Tips: Security Is Up to You--Perfect Your Passwords Set up strong password policies for your PC's users. Plus: A freeware tool can give you greater control over passwords and more.
• Why Wait for Vista? Free and low-cost add-ons deliver Vista's features to your current XP system.
• Windows Tips: Spot PC Trouble Early With Windows' Event Viewer Make sense of Windows' logs; view past chkdsk results; get more event information for free.
• Windows Tips: Let Windows Annotate Your Files a Bunch at a Time Add keywords or descriptions via the Properties dialog box.
• Windows Tips: The Fastest Way to Open Items on Your Desktop Put your Desktop on the menu; access icons via the keyboard; add info to your applications' title bars.
• Windows Tips: The Quickest Way to Make Several Folders at Once A shortcut makes multiple folders; change your 'Open With' list; spiff up your Command Prompt.
• Windows Tips: Break Through Windows' Workspace Limitations Follow these tips to gain usable space in Windows and in applications.

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