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The Best of Neowin / Neowin Unofficial F.A.Q.

This thread is by neowinians, for neowinians. I will update the first post with any suggestions that are posted below.

Cleanup your neowin bookmarks, and bookmark this thread instead :)

Neowin has Forum Rules. If you haven't already, read them now. Your stay here will be much more pleasant if you do.

Neowin has a great feature called the Search Function. Use it before you make a new thread, or to find an old thread.

Neowin has a great FAQ. Before you post about a problem you are having on neowin, check it first. You might also want to check MUST READ: Frequently Asked Problems with Their Solutions

For all other threads you want to post, check below first.

Windows

I've just installed Vista, what is there to do?

Which Vista Edition is Right for Me? - Slimy

Tips, Tricks & Tweaks - Herby

Disabling Services - Slimy

How do I customize my Vista installation?

Where to get animated wallpaper - Frogboy

How to create Animated Wallpapers - Frogboy

How do I get full control of my account?

Make your Vista's admin account act like in XP - Tantawi

How do I get Vista programs on XP?

Running Windows Vista Applications in Windows XP - Rahul

What software do you recommend and what do you use?

Slimy's Opinion

CrisCr0ss's Opinion

Non Stop's Opinion

Migo's Opinion

MchWalte's Opinion

Freeware Alternative List - Simon

Antivirus - Kinetix63

Firewall - Kinetix63

Web Browser - Hani

Bittorent Client - Slimy

Defragger - Kinetix63

Backup Software - Kinetix63

Burning Software - Slimy

How do increase my p2p download speeds?

Increase Your P2P Download Speeds - Slimy

How do I customize my Windows?

Inspiration - Barney

Introductory guide for windows customization - Sanctified

Modifying Explorer.exe - Advance

Desktop Icons without Text - Herby

Completely Remove Icons - Advance

Using Visual Styles - Insanekiwi

Using msstyles for Windows XP - Dreamz

Integrate software into your Win install CD - Rado354

How do I customize my applications?

Miranda - Scorpio

Windows Media Player 11 - Slimy

A-patch for Windows Live Messenger - Ahmz055

Inspiration for Foobar2000 - Dom

Inspiration for Miranda - Pom

Official Opera useful links Thread - Darken

Making Firefox look and sound like IE - Ziadoz

Skins for Windows Live Messenger - RebelSean

How do I improve the performance of Windows XP?

SpeedUp Improve XPs Boot and Start Up Time - Wasabi

Slimming Down Windows XP - Bold_Fortune

Making your windows folder smaller! - Neomayhem

Disable Unneeded Services - Bold_Fortune - Black Viper

How do I edit the right click menu?

Customizing it - Advance

Manual Removal - Bold_Fortune

How do I slipstream updates, service packs and/or software into the original cd?

Integrate software into your Win install CD - Rado354

Slipstreaming Office 2003 Service Pack 1 - Todd

How do I remove and protect myself from viruses and spyware?

How to maintain a healthy Windows System - Nighthawk-F117

Protect and Remove Spyware/Adware/Malware Threats - Slimy

How do I use the Group Policy Editor?

Fully Taking Advantage of Group Policy - Advance

How do I use reshacker?

Using Reshacker and Reshacker Scripts - Advance

How do I take a screenshot?

Taking screenshots - FiREFLi

How do I play this file? I cannot get program x to play file y!

Playing media files without any issues - Drgrudge

Zero Codec Pack - Copernic

Other Useful Links

Windows Shortcuts - Ethief

The Tips & Tricks Thread - Fr33k

The "Best Windows Tip You Know" Thread - Shirike

Macintosh

What applications do you recommend for mac?

Top 10 Mac Apps - Chad

Essential OS X Apps - ti -m ./dorr

Web Browser - crazzy88ss

How do I customize my Mac?

Inspiration - Chad

Linux

What Linux distro should I choose?

Which Linux Distro? - Markjensen

I've got Linux, where should I start?

Intro to Linux Window Managers - Markjensen

How do I customize my Linux?

Inspiration - Barney

General Computing

Confused about DVD Formats?

DVD Recordable Formats - Liquid

How do I convert file type x to file type y?

Convert Your Files for Free - Copernic

How Do I use Photoshop?

Photoshop Link Collection - Being-obtatyion

Make Your Own Userbars - CrisCr0ss

What is my router's IP address?

Definitive Router IP Address - Allan?

Where can I get host my site for free?>

Free Web Hosting - Filth

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I know this is a "unofficial guide" but I think its vital that it includes a link to the FAQ. So many questions about Neowin its self can be answered in this thread. I think you should list it in the same area that you talk about the rules. So many people over look this thread.

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