Before you install Vista, Microsoft's latest operating system, take a minute to make sure it won't interfere with your online studies. According to The Barnstable Patriot, Vista users have had problems with a common online learning platform:

"Colleges offering online classes over the Internet using Blackboard, a widely distributed e-learning software package, have experienced functionality problems with systems running Vista. Although most of the problems have workarounds or temporary fixes, some academic IT departments are recommending that students and administrators delay installing Vista until the Blackboard issues have been resolved."

For more information see: Vista is Here - Wow or Whoa?