Vista tip 2 :ClearType, rename with Tab

ClearType Tuner PowerToy

An alternative to our popular online ClearType Tuner, Windows XP PowerToy lets you activate and tune your ClearType settings via the Windows Control Panel.

• download - ClearType Tuner PowerToy
• location - http://download.microsoft.com
• file details - setup.exe – 2.47MB
• requirements - Windows XP
• installation - Select the download location. Choose 'Run' or save the file to a local drive and run it from there.
• use - Access the tuner from the Windows Control Panel.

Using the tuner

To start the tuner, select Start and then Control Panel. If you are in Category View, select Appearance and Themes, and then ClearType Tuning.

If you are in Classic View, just select ClearType Tuning.

Start the Wizard or select the Advanced tab.

Follow the steps and use the context sensitive help if needed.

Related links

• ClearType Information page
• Online ClearType tuner
• Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP

on vista it dose come up with an error saying this is not compatible,and such but it dose work or use the Online CT tuner.

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Easily Rename Multiple Files Using The TAB Key

If you need to rename a bunch of files in a folder, Vista makes it easier. By default the file extension is preserved so all you need to do is change the name, also instead of hitting Enter after changing the name press the “TAB” key to highlight the next file and you’ll begin renaming the next file in the folder, keep pressing the TAB key to cycle through all the files. Give it a try