Publisher: Wiley Publishing, Inc.
Author: Steve Sinchak
ISBN-10: 0470046872
eBook
English
334 pages{CHM}
(May 29, 2007)
"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0470046872/"
Hacking Windows Vista
(ExtremeTech)
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?"
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
1. Tweak logon screen settings
2. Build custom Sidebar gadgets
3. Personalize Aero Glass with themes and visual styles
4. Customize Internet Explorer® 7
5. Configure BIOS for maximum boot speed
6. Crank up Windows® Explorer
7. Turn your PC into an HDTV Media Center
8. Fine-tune your firewall
This book is intended for all Windows Vista users who are interested in customizing the operating system, improving the performance, and using the latest security features and tools to secure Windows Vista.
Previous Windows experience is necessary for this book.
Most of the topics in this book are geared toward a more advanced Windows user, but every section is written in a way that even beginner Windows users can understand.
Table of Contents
Hacking Windows Vista (ExtremeTech)
Introduction
Part I - Customizing Your Computer
Chapter 1 - Customizing the Look of the Startup Chapter 2 - Customizing User Navigation
Chapter 3 - Hacking the Desktop Chapter 4 - Customizing the Appearance of the Windows Interface Chapter 5 - Hacking Windows Explorer Chapter 6 - Customizing IE7 Chapter 7 - Customizing Windows Media
Part II - Increasing Your System's Performance
Chapter 8 - Analyzing Your System
Chapter 9 - Speeding Up the System Boot
Chapter 10 - Making Your Computer Log On Faster
Chapter 11 - Speeding Up Windows Explorer
Chapter 12 - Optimizing Windows Core Components
Chapter 13 - Speeding Up Your Web Browser and Network Connection
Part III - Securing Your System
Chapter 14 - Windows Security
Chapter 15 - Internet Security
Chapter 16 - Protecting Your Privacy
Index
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Sidebars
About the Author
Steve Sinchak is an entrepreneur who has started several technology-related businesses.
Steve is currently running a web development firm known as Advanced PC Media LLC, which owns and operates several Web sites geared toward computer enthusiasts.
In addition to writing for his Web sites and running Advanced PC Media LLC, he works as a Systems Engineer for a Global 100 company in the financial services sector.
Steve has been working with computers for more than 15 years.
Starting with a desktop that had a 286-based processor, 1MB of RAM, and Windows 3.1, he taught himself how to make Windows run faster on the slow hardware.
Driven by a strong curiosity to understand how Windows works, he spent countless hours researching and experimenting with its inner workings and features. Over the years, he has worked closely with all versions of Windows.
In 2005 and 2006, Microsoft honored him with the Most Valued Professional (MVP) award for his work with Windows and his contributions to the Windows community.
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