Thread: MAke Vista even better

Windows isn't perfect and some of its failings are easier to spot than others. We examine Vista's flaws and how you can get around them with the help of software on our CD here's a lot to like about Windows Vista - good looks, strong security features, improved stability, effective troubleshooting tools and some excellent new applets, to name but a few examples. But let's be realistic; as with previous versions of Microsoft's operating system, Vista is not without its faults.



Spend some time with Vista and you'll begin to spot the hidden flaws, the technical issues that really need to be addressed, and the areas in which the operating system still compares unfavourably . with rivals such as Linux or Leopard (Mac OSX). That sounds a little depressing, but it's only the start. Once you've identified the weaknesses in Windows it becomes much easier to patch them up with third-party tools and so deliver a faster, more efficient and productive PC - often for little or no extra cost, In this fea¬ture we'll show you how to compensate for Vista's shortcomings using free software that you'll find on our cover CD.