20 Vista Downloads to Tweak & Improve Your System

Looking for software to get the most out of Windows Vista? As yet, there hasn't been a flood of great downloads designed specifically for Microsoft's latest operating system. But that didn't stopped us from searching high and low for the best free Vista apps available--and we've come up with 20 real keepers.

For your convenience, we've arranged them into four categories: System Tweakers; Startup, Log-On, and Boot Tweakers; Vista Component Tweakers; and Miscellaneous Tools. So if you've got Vista and you're longing to make it better, rev up your browser and start downloading.

System Tweakers

Want to bend practically every aspect of Vista to your will, from improving system performance to customizing the interface? Then try out the following six system tweakers. With them, you'll be the master of your own private Vista universe.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,137214/article.html

I will have to check this out, some are paid programs but some are also free.

Soup Up Your Xbox Media Center

So you've turned your classic Xbox into a full-blown media center (or you're thinking about it) and now you want to add the finishing touches—like games, album art and streaming video—to your setup.

I think I might have to try this!!

For Full Story Check out:
http://lifehacker.com/software/weekend-project/soup-up-your-xbox-media-center-302821.php
http://lifehacker.com/software/geek-to-live/transform-your-classic-xbox-into-a-killer-media-center-299809.php

You all know the slogan: "Guns don't kill people, people kill people."

You all know the slogan: "Guns don't kill people, people kill people." At the Digital Rights Strategies conference in New York City, a similar message could be heard: "DRM doesn't anger consumers, content owners abusing DRM anger consumers."

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070923-drm-advocates-getting-nervous-about-consumer-backlash.html

I hope they get these people to realize to much DRM is a BAD thing!!

Xbox 360 Halo 3

I thought this IGN Review on Halo 3 was Awesome so I figured I'd post it!!

Halo 3 IGN Review website:
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/821/821911p1.html

EB Games Bids Goodbye

Since EB Games and GameStop merged in 2005, some gamers will tell you the only thing that differentiates the two stores was the sign out front. As of last week, it looks like that final vestige of EB Games is beginning to come down as well.

Here's the Full Article:
http://www.gamingtarget.com/article.php?artid=7614

I wonder if T-Mobile Is going to get Sued!

I do wonder how soon apple is going to go after T-Mobile. Check the picture out and tell me!!

Here's the Link to the Story:

http://www.iphonematters.com/article/oh_look_t_mobile_unlocking_iphones_pic_included_891/

The new wall paper for Ubuntu (7.10 Gutsy Gibbson)

One of the main reasons why us gutsy testers are so invested in our wallpaper is the first impression ubuntu gives to new users. Just think of how many screenshots (starring gutsy's new wallpaper) will be plastered all over the web when gutsy is finally released...

This is the wallpaper in question:

I do not like it!!

New Linux Drivers From DELL

Linux users want two things for their hardware: drivers; and easy access to those drivers. The first is finally happening; and now, thanks to a Dell Linux project called DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support), the other is on its way.

http://www.linux-watch.com/news/NS7536907294.html

DiggKiller

If you like web games like I do, Go check out:

http://www.kurtmargenau.com/diggkiller/

It's a derivative of the API http://www.digg.com and is quite fun.

A new beginning

Hi All,

I've decided to try to start blogging so here it goes. I am going to try to add links as I find them. If you like the links let me know at:

I hope to do more with blogging in the future.