Hacking Windows Vista: ExtremeTech
Book Description
Vista is the most radical revamping of Windows since 1995. However, along with all the
fantastic improvements, there are a couple of things that likely drive you up the wall.
Don’t worry, though—just
join forces with author Steve Sinchak and you’ll end up feeling as though Microsoft designed
Vista just for you!
He shows you how to tweak logon screen settings, build custom Sidebar gadgets, personalize
Aero Glass with
themes and visual styles, turn your PC into an HDTV media center, fine-tune your
firewall, and more.
From the Back Cover
"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 j
ust 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
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