Probably the most played computer game ever, Microsoft's Solitaire that comes with Windows Vista is yet another new thing to check out. It looks much better, includes sound, optionally saves your game when you exit, and tracks how often you win.

On the downside: in order to be as cool as it can be I've seen warnings on some systems that the graphics card was not quite going to cut it (and sure enough it was intolerably slow). On the positive side: Vista will be taking full advantage of that powerful new computer you got for Christmas!

Like to cheat? It's got that capability as well...

If you hold down CTRL + ALT + SHIFT while drawing a new card, instead of drawing three cards you will only draw one. Not a good enough cheat? How about this: Press Alt + Shift + 2 during game play to instantly win! There, now I'm REALLY good at Solitare!