Adjusting Graphics 2

If your computer does not support Aero. There are still a few things you can do to get some more speed. You can disable some of the graphics effects that can look nice, but really don’t add much.

• Left click the Orb in the lower left corner of your monitor
• Go to the Control Panel
• Click on Performance and System Tools
• Click Adjust visual effects
• Here you can either choose Adjust for best performance, or you can choose Custom and pick the effects you want to keep

Smooth edges of screen fonts and Use visual styles on windows and buttons are something you will want to keep. Otherwise you will be hating the way programs will look.

The Vista’s sidebar is a cool looking tool. However, it takes away from your processor, RAM and video. It slows down your computer. You can disable it and notice a performance boost. Below is how you can turn it off.

• Right-click on the Sidebar for go to the Control Panel and choose Windows Sidebar Properties
• Uncheck Start Sidebar when Windows starts
• Click OK

If the Sidebar is currently open, right-click on it and choose Close Sidebar.