Windows Vista Tips and Tricks

Windows Vista is here and taking the world by demand. Upon discussing this version of Microsoft Windows with numerous people, I have found that most are inquisitive about the tips and tricks of this new software. In this article, I will be reviewing some of the most common tips and tricks that people can implement with the new Microsoft Windows Vista. If you have any tips and tricks for Windows Vista that are not listed in this article, please feel free to submit them via the "comments" box that immediately follows this article.

One of the first tips and tricks that I would like to discuss as far as Microsoft Windows Vista is enabling the wireless adapter that is built in to many laptop systems. I recently had the pleasure of assisting a family member in setting up their wireless network and learned a little something new. I found that the technician of the high-speed internet service did not leave a wireless adapter for the laptop that would be configured in the network.

Once I researched the devices on the laptop in the device manager, I found that the particular laptop that I was working on had a built in wireless adapter. I walked through setting up the network and ended up with a screen that stated something to the effect that the wireless connection capability was not turned on. It continued to say that this could be enabled by a switch somewhere on the computer, or by a keyboard shortcut. I had to call the original equipment manufacturer and was informed of the keyboard shortcut. If you wish to enable the wireless adapter so that it can connect on Windows Vista, simply look for your "alt " key and next to it should be a button that read "fn". Hold down the "fn" button and the "F2" button and you will enable the adapter.