Spy The Spy

Tired of web search bars, homepage hijacks, and other ridiculously annoying spyware strategies?  This is an application that when it is running simply monitors system folders for any new exe or dll being added or renamed.

http://www.mediachance.com/free/spythespy.htm

Tweaking Windows Vista

A guide to Tweak & Optimize Vista. Just what kind of suggestions can you expect?  Well, for starters get ready for a fresh install.  Then, make sure your system has as much memory as you can afford.  If it doesn't, think about jamming more under the hood.  There's a long list of hard drive suggestions and registry clarifications, with the option of purchasing a .pdf, is so desired.

http://www.tweakhound.com/vista/tweakguide/index.htm