Send FaxesYou may have a cable modem, but the odds are good that your PC has an integrated fax modem, too. Take advantage of it with Vista's built-in fax-center software.
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Improve CompatibilityStuck with an old program you love that just won't run in Vista? Search Help and Support for compatibility mode, and start the wizard to get that program going in the new OS.
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Get a Digital KeyboardWindows Vista comes with a virtual keyboard, handy if your real one breaks. Simply punch OSK into the Start menu's Search field and hit enter to bring up the on-screen keyboard and use your mouse to "key" in data.
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Hire a Robot SecretaryGet CDYNE Corp.'s Phone Notify sidebar gadget from Microsoft's gadget gallery. Then type a sentence and a phone number into its sidebar field and the tool will instantly translate your text into speech and place the call. Cool!
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Get AnimatedVista Ultimate users are privy to an Extra called DreamScene, which adds video desktop wallpapers. Buy Stardock's DESKScapes instead, which lets you set computer-generated animations as wallpapers too.
Friday, October 10, 2008
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