Short cuts and other tips Vista Tips Discuss Short cuts and other tips in the Windows Vista forums; Just edit the original post. crabby...

[crabby]

Just edit the original post.

crabby

[JoshW02@hotmail.co.uk]

Why not just put it all in a file would not take long or I could do it with your permission felix?

[Znod]

Originally Posted by felix8406

I guess it would be possible to create an index, I wouldn't know where to start though.

It wouldn't be fun, but I think you'd have to go through each post and pick out the major topic or topics being discussed. Identification of these topics would lead eventual to the subjects that would be included in your index. The entries in the index under each subject would be the post numbers themselves. And, as mentioned just put the index in post #1. I am afraid that if something is not done your thread will be of greatly lessened usefulness to both the old hands and the new hands.

And, rather than focusing also on the replies to your tips, you could just index what's in your tips. Then, the reader would be responsible for ferreting out pertinent discussions of your tips. This approach would be much more manageable and would be highly useful.

[felix8406]

Originally Posted by Znod

It wouldn't be fun, but I think you'd have to go through each post and pick out the major topic or topics being discussed. Identification of these topics would lead eventual to the subjects that would be included in your index. The entries in the index under subject would be the post numbers themselves. And, as mentioned just put the index in post #1. I am afraid that if something is not done your thread will of greatly lessened usefulness to both the old hands and the new hands.

I agree with thread getting too big and that it's getting too difficult to locate a particular post. An indexing sound great, but it'll take time. I've been working on an alternative that can be made available just to members of the forum. Once I work out the details, I'll get with Dazzlin and see what he thinks. It'll take me a few days to complete though.

[crabby]

Dazzlin is a she felix And I think it is a great idea! Espercially the bit about membership being required

crabby

[Znod]

The membership idea sounds good to me.
But, yes, dazzlin is a well-known she.
I can't tell you what she does.
But, if known, you'd get a buzz.

[felix8406]

Dazzlin, I should've known better. Been around too long to know that one should never assume anything, but too late now. Thank to Crabby and Znod for keeping me straight.
Anyway, for those who are concern about Vista’s ability to play current WinXP games, you may want to read the following article at http://blogs.theage.com.au/screenpla...es/003911.html.

[felix8406]

Want to check out your system? Click the Start menu, type cmd and hit Enter on your keyboard. Now at the command prompt type systeminfo and hit Enter.

[felix8406]

Just in case it hasn’t being posted before, here is the scoop in deciding whether or not to sip the upgrade to Vista Home Basic and choose Vista Home Premium instead. The difference is about $30.00, depending on where you purchase your PC. Is it worth to pay the extra $30.00? I believe it is, and not just worth, it should be your one and only choice.

However, whatever you decide, make sure the PC you are getting is eligible for the upgrade. If in doubt, ask.

You can use the links below to find out about Vista upgrade offers from some manufactures. Feel free to add to the list.

HP http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/c...reg_R1002_USEN

Dell http://www.dell.com/content/topics/g...=us&l=en&s=gen

Gateway http://www.gateway.com/vista/index.asp?page=express

Toshiba http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/...ExpressUpgrade

Acer http://global.acer.com/support/winvista/index.htm

Systemax/Tiger Direct http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/wem1224.asp

Sony http://www.learningcenter.sony.us/as...sta/index.html

[felix8406]

For those who created shortcuts under WinXP to do routine tasks, the good news is that you can do the same under Vista. It just takes practice, trying an error or simply asking someone. Here’s a way to create a shortcut to lock your PC.
1. Right-click an empty space of your Desktop.
2. Select New, then Shortcut.
3. In the space below “Type the location of the item:” type or paste the following: rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation
4. Click Next
5. Type a name for your shortcut, e.g. PC Lock (I named mine “Candado”, which is Spanish for padlock)
6. Click Finish.
Happy computing!