The IT Stuff

What is User Account Control?
User Account Control (UAC) is a new security component in Windows Vista. UAC enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators, called standard users in Windows Vista, and as administrators without having to switch users, log off, or use Run As. A standard user account is synonymous with a user account [...]

How to find Your Files Quickly using Instant Search
You can easily track down any important document, photo, e-mail message, song, video, file, or program on your PC using Instant Search.
From the Windows menu
Go to the Start menu by clicking the Windows logo and begin typing where you see “Start Search.” After you type, Windows Vista [...]

Windows Firewall
To turn on Windows Firewall

Open Security Center by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Security, and then clicking Security Center.
Click Firewall, and then click Turn on now. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

General tab

On (recommended)
Block all incoming connections
Off (not recommended)

Firewall [...]

Features of Windows Vista Security Center
It includes important security features like firewall settings, Windows automatic updating, anti-malware software settings, Internet security settings, and User Account Control settings.

Helps to enhance your computer’s security
Keep eye on the  status of security essentials like firewall settings, Windows automatic updating, anti-malware software settings, Internet security settings, and User Account Control [...]

How to Create Shortcut to Lock Vista

Right click on the desktop and select New then Shortcut:
Enter “rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation” into the text box then click Next
You can then enter a title for the icon and click Finish
Your icon will now be placed on the desktop, and double clicking it will lock [...]