Hacking Windows Vista^TM: ExtremeTech^TM

by Steve Sinchak

ISBN13:
9780470046876
ISBN10:
0470046872
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 2007-05-01
Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

"Why didn't they ask me before they did that?" Vista is the most radical revamping of Windows since 1995. But along with all the fantastic improvements, there are a couple of things that drive you up the wall. Maybe you're not seeing the performance you expect. Security is better, but boy, is it annoying. And what's with that interface thing that's just in the way? Well, you can fix all that. When you and Steve Sinchak are finished, you'll think Microsoft designed Vista just for you. How to improve the view A few of the things you'll learn to do Tweak logon screen settings Build custom Sidebar gadgets Personalize Aero Glass with themes and visual styles Customize Internet Explorer 7 Configure BIOS for maximum boot speed Crank up Windows Explorer Turn your PC into an HDTV Media Center Fine-tune your firewall

Author Biography

Steve Sinchak, in addition to being a Microsoft MVP, is an entrepreneur who runs a Web development firm, Advanced PC Media LLC. He has worked with computers for 15 years and writes for several geek-oriented Web sites, including TweakVista.com. Steve is a systems engineer for a Global 100 company and the author of several books, including Hacking Windows XP, also published by Wiley.

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Customizing Your Computer
Customizing the Look of the Startup
Customizing User Navigation
Hacking the Desktop
Customizing the Appearance of the Windows Interface
Hacking Windows Explorer
Hacking IE
Hacking Windows Media
Increasing Your System's Performance
Analyzing Your System
Speeding Up the System Boot
Making Your Computer Log On Faster
Speeding Up Windows Explorer
Optimizing Windows Core Components
Speeding Up Your Web Browser and Network Connection
Securing Your System
Windows Security
Internet Security
Protecting Your Privacy
Index
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