vista freeware

i got this for my laptop, it disables some stuff when i pull the power cable out
http://blogs.microsoft.co.il/blogs/tamir/archive/2007/05/14/Vista-Battery-Saver.aspx

 

TweakVI: i'm downloading this now, it tweaks loads of stuff
http://www.totalidea.com/content/tweakvi/tweakvi-index.html

 

Start++

Windows Vista only: Desktop utility Start++ supercharges Vista's Start menu search field with configurable key commands.

With Start++ installed, by default you can:

* Run a Wikipedia search by typing w Han Solo
* Launch an app as an administrator with sudo cmd
* Play music by a specific artist with play Portishead

http://lifehacker.com/software/top/download-of-the-day--start%252B%252B-windows-vista-240173.php

sorry for posting one post after another, but there's something wrong with my vista because when i post all my carriage returns and spaces disappear so it looks really muddled lol i think it's fixed now i'm using IE

 

if you tweak, then also take a look at the free X-Setup Pro.

 

i don't think it's free anymore, i don't think i need anymore tweaking programs now. i just want to learn how vista works then i can go back to linux

 

i found these programs, i'll try them out if i use vista again. my vista doesn't work very well, all the programs crash all the time.
http://blogs.technet.com/steve_lamb...are-some-of-the-best-third-party-add-ons.aspx

 

i was just looking through some Lifehacker posts and here are some which are useful for vista -

Windows Vista upgrade power tips

Enhance window controls with PowerMenu

Download of the Day: Opcion - a Free font-viewing program

Swept Away is a simple system tray utility that automatically minimizes applications that you aren't using.

Completely remove programs with Revo Uninstaller

The self-repairing hard drive

What to Install After Re-Formatting?

Clean Up Your Folder Structure with Remove Empty Directories this might not be very useful, but there are better links mentioned in the comments!

Manage Your Windows with Switcher 2

Incorporate text files onto your desktop

Tag files and save searches in Windows Vista

Compare and merge files and folders with WinMerge

Speed up file copying with TeraCopy

Task scheduler - Xecutor

i haven't tried any of these programs and tips yet, i thought someone might find something useful and at the same time i can use this post next time i'm using vista