This allows much more granular interrogation of the services that are running on a machine and we can now easily see the services hidden inside one PID.
This was a problem in Windows XP with the svchost.exe see 314056 - A description of Svchost.exe in Windows XP.

The process tab now includes "Image Path Name" and "Command Line".

These both allow you to know exactly which exe has been run and which switches were used to initiate it.

Cool and Groovy Gadgets to place functionality on your desktop, the IT guys will love it. 

Oh well at least I do.
If you want to see the full list of Gadgets go to
Windows Vista - Gadgets for Windows Sidebar

Enhanced information and fault tolerance on file copy and move.

More Info - see below

Enhanced information and fault tolerance on file copy and move.

Try Again - this is nice

Enhanced information and fault tolerance on file copy and move.

Skip - This is even better, especially when copying/moving lots of files.

Favorites in Windows Explorer

etc. etc. etc.

Vista Help says:

"Measures the capability of your computer's hardware configuration and expresses this measurement as a whole number."

"A higher performance rating means your computer will perform better and faster, especially when performing more advanced and resource-intensive tasks, than a computer with a lower performance rating."

I got a 1! 

I guess my poor old Dell Laptop is struggling a bit. ;-)

DEP is a security feature that can help prevent damage to your computer from viruses and other security threats.

DEP can help protect your computer by monitoring your programs to make sure that they use system memory safely.

If DEP notices a program on your computer using memory incorrectly, it closes the program and notifies you.

Re-engineered backup interface!

Windows Backup has received a facelift.  There seem to be some big differences between ntbackup.exe and the new sdcli.exe

We can now Backup straight to DVD.