Windows Vista Tweaks: 5 Fantastic and Easy Tricks

The newest operating system from Microsoft can also be your all-time favorite toy. With its very cool interface, definitely, tweaking Windows Vista is something you can do in your spare time or when you’re totally bored.

Going Military Time

It may be considered as something trivial to some, but there are still a number of people who prefer military time, and fortunately, you can change your computer clock with Windows Vista. This tweak is extremely simple, but because you can’t easily find the settings, you have thought it’s impossible. All you need to do is to find your way to the Regional and Language Options in the Control Panel, or you can simply type in “intl.cpl” in the search box located in Start Menu. After that, choose “Customize this Format” and click on the tab for Time, specifically the HH:mm:ss. Change will immediately take effect.

Taskbars Made Ultra-cool

Are you getting tired of how your taskbar looks like? Normally, you’re stuck with limited choices when it comes to your Start menu and taskbars. With Windows Vista, however, your alternatives are more varied, and it’s also easy for you to customize them. You only have to right-click on Start button and choose Properties. You can make use of the Customize button so you can identify what types of tweaking you want to do for your Start menu. You may also remove other non-essential elements in your menu.

Flipping 3D Style

Wouldn’t it be much cooler if you can have another way of flipping through various windows? Well, Windows Vista gives you the opportunity to not only switch but even flip program windows. What’s more, you can do it 3D style. You simply have to press the Tab and Windows all together, and right away, you can take delight on a more advanced method of changing windows.

No Recycle Bin?

Of all the desktop icons, majority of PC users have hidden hatred against Recycle Bin. It could be because of the notion that it practically holds all of the “deleted secrets” a user has, or it just doesn’t look complementary against Internet Explorer and My Computer. However the reason is, the bottom line is that you’re left with no option but to hide it in Windows XP. But if you like to get rid of it forever, then upgrade your system to Windows Vista. You can merely right click on the Recycle Bin icon and click on Delete. It will be disabled and removed from your computer forever. But what if you want it back (as everybody is entitled to change his mind)? Go to Control Panel, click on Personalization, choose Desktop Icon Settings, and click on the checkbox. The notorious Recycle Bin is going to be back.

Parents in Check

It’s going to be great news for parents but a surprising revelation for their children. Do you know that Moms and Dads can actually take control of a kid’s PC life? Indeed, Windows Vista makes it very convenient for you to alter the settings of your computer so your children will not be able to use any program or visit a website you think of as offensive or inappropriate for their age. To search for the settings box, you can click on Start and select the search box. When the settings appear, click on it. You can then choose all of the accounts that you can to monitor or control, as well as the control level you want to have over them. You can even monitor the amount of time your child spends on the computer and the games he can actually play.

Convenience and flexibility are goals for Windows Vista. In fact, it’s a test of innovation and breakthrough. Basic principles remain the same, only that they’re improved to continuously meet the demands of users—including having fun.

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