Disable TCP/IP Auto-Tuning in Windows Vista

Windows Vista has a new feature called "Receive Window Auto-Tuning" which is supposed to optimize network performance automatically.  With certain routers, however, this feature can actually cause network problems, causing performance problems and in some cases even system crashes. 
To determine if you’re affected, run the Internet Connectivity Evaluation Tool from Microsoft’s website.  If your […]

Windows Vista on a Budget

Windows Vista comes loaded with a lot of new features and a slick new interface, but not without a price.  Windows Vista is more demanding of a computer’s resources than it’s predecessor, Windows XP.
I recently purchased a "budget" laptop for $650.  I did a lot of online research before going to a local store […]