So here is something I found out the other day about the Sidebar and the Gadgets. You can drag the Gadget from the SlideBar and onto the desktop and thus minimise the Sidebar all together. It’s as simple as that. So now I’ve got the 3 clocks for the 3 time zones I need to remember on my desktop across the top and the Notes gadget to the bottom left.

There you go, a short entry of something I’m probably the last person using Vista has worked out.

The TechNet Event Content team have posted 3 new videos and supporting materials covering Group Policy Preferences and scripting as well as a look at Windows and Open source running together to the TechNet Site

The three session are:-

Group Policy Preferences, Templates and Scripting
In this session we will explore the enhancements to the Group Policy system within Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista.
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Comparing LAMP to Microsoft Web Platform
In this session we will explore the features and capabilities in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced platform and application suite known as LAMP and compare it to the Windows Server platform and application solutions.
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Supporting PHP and Open Source in the Windows Environment
In this session, we will explore PHP and open source software and how it can be used on the Windows Server environment.
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The TechNet Event Content team have posted 4 new Vista videos and supporting material to the TechNet Site

The four session are:-

Managing Windows Vista with Windows PowerShell
We will show how Windows PowerShell command line options can be used to interface with WMI to manage client settings. We will explore administrative tasks, how to manage Windows Vista, and troubleshoot network problems.
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Deploying Windows Vista Service Pack 1
In this session we will look at Windows Vista SP1 improvements and how to deploy Windows Vista SP1 using a variety of scenarios.
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Deploying Vista In Your Organization With Confidence
In this session we will look at how to automate deployment of Windows Vista for small, medium, and large scale deployment scenarios.
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Microsoft's Solutions for Windows Vista Management
In this session we will explore Windows Vista features and Microsoft applications that make it easier to manage Windows Vista desktop clients efficiently in any organization.
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