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We’ve had some really good tips submitted on the topic of Windows Vista, here are my top 5 picks:

• “When performing a search with Vista’s instant search feature, you can save the search in a special folder. This feature allows you to create a virtual folder which, by default, is saved in your \\Searches\ folder. Every time you open such a folder, the search results are updated.” - Beetle_juice
• “You can add additional clocks to the system tray. Click the clock, and then click Date and Time Settings. Click the Additional Clocks tab, you can add one or two additional clocks to the tray and select their time zones.” - Beetle_juice
• “Windows Vista desktop is far more customizable than in previous versions. You can view the desktop icons in three different styles now, including Extra Large Icons, which is particularly handy if you have a hi-res display.” - Foster
• “Some Windows Vista keyboard shortcuts:+ G = cycles through the Gadgets
  + L = locks the computer
  + U = activates the Ease Of Use Center
  + X = cycles through the Mobility Center
  + Spacebar = moves the focus to the Sidebar
  + Pause = opens the System Properties portion of Control Panel)
  CTRL + + Tab = opens persistent Flip 3D” - Beetle_juice
• “It is possible to insert a USB flash drive or a flash memory card to serve as an additional memory cache. This feature is called ‘Readyboost’.You can get a 1gb+ flash drive pretty cheap these days, so it’s a low cost and easy way to improve the performance of your pc without having to go under the hood.” - Mr.T

I’d like to thank Beetle_juice, Foster, Mr.T and everyone who contributing to TipsTree dot com.  I’m going to try that tip from Mr.T later tomorrow, see if I can notice any boost in performance.

For Tuesday I’m going to ask for your top Wii tips. My Wii has been sitting idle now for a few weeks just gathering dust, I need you guys to breathe a bit of life into it. Please share your interesting tips and tricks by visiting the Nintendo Wii page and do your thing. At 7:oopm (GMT) I’ll pick the best and write up a post. Enjoy your weekend.   

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