Vista4Experts

Ignore this freebie's name, because if you're a true Vista expert, you don't need it. But if you're like most people--not tried-and-true Vista pros--and don't know how to disable User Account Control, customize the menu power button, or disable or enable the Aero interface, then you'll want this program.

Vista4Experts makes it easy to customize many Vista features, via a simple interface. You'll be able to change the behavior of Windows Updates, User Account Control, the power button, Internet Explorer, and other Vista features. There's nothing big or dramatic here, but Vista4Experts is free, and it lets you easily customize Vista without having to dig through menus and dialog boxes, so it's worth a try.

--Preston Gralla