Tweakvista.com is a great online site which contains News, Articles and Tips on how you can optimize Windows Vista. From Security, Software and Performance to Customizing your Interface it has it all. IT also has a free trial(30 days) of its TweakVista™ Utility [4.4Mb] (download here) which makes getting the best performance out of your Windows Vista box a breeze. The full version obviously has more features and costs US $19.95.
Things not available in the trial version include:
- Auto system startup, shutdown and sleep/resume.
- Ability to view system resources in use.
- Ability to view locked files.
- Simple and advanced modification of running services.
- Advanced modification of security.
- Configuration of display.
- Advanced power controls.
- Advanced internet settings.
- Advanced SMART guard control.
- And Misc Tweaks.
BUT the stuff on that is included on the trial is great some of the features that I loved included:
- Very nice User Interface. Click here to see it.
- Choice of start up programs.
- Ability to see what each process is using (eg. Firefox was using 150mb of RAM).
- Overviews of most things are included such as Display but the tweaking part isn’t included in trial.
- My personal favorite the cost & carbon footprint analysis section. Click here for mine.
- And the assessment tool. Works in the same way the default tool does but this displays its findings rather than giving you a rating.
All in all the site its a great tool for both the novice and tech savy user explaining how to tweak ones computer in easy to follow step by step instructions. And the TweakVista Utility is also a must if you can afford to get the retail version I highly suggest you purchase it to see a great improvement in the overall performance and feel of your computer.
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