SEATTLE--Microsoft is helping other software companies make sure their programs won't stumble on a new security feature in Windows Vista. The software maker has released a new tool for developers that ...

Windows Vista hasn’t changed the world after all, and compatibility issues have been a major concern. But it’s often quite simple to get around the conflicts. 1. Vista’s graphics engine is one element ...

The free Ultimate Windows Tweaker and $30 Vista Smoker Pro give you a graphical interface for making Registry changes that enhance Vista's performance. Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace ...

Customers looking to buy new PCs this holiday season can enjoy a special gift from Microsoft — discounted or free copies of the Vista operating system and Microsoft Office 2007 productivity suite.