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Hacking Windows Vista: ExtremeTech
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by Steve Sinchak
Sales Rank: 31606
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Discount: 34 %
$7.20
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Paperback: 316 pages
Publisher: Wiley May 29, 2007
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470046872
ISBN-13: 978-0470046876
Product Dimensions:
9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
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.
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"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
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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
Customer Reviews & Comments
I bought Hacking Windows Vista to help me make a decision about upgrading to Vista. After reading it, I got more than I bargained for -- it was not just a superficial book dealing with cosmetic changes. It went into depth about making Vista secure, a major concern of mine. It was so well written that nothing was left to guesswork. For example, detailed instructions show you how to undo the hacks that the author suggests. Yes, I guess I could go all over the Internet looking and eventually get the information the author provides. But the information would be scattered. It is nice to know that it is all in one book so I can start out doing things right from the beginning. No, I don't know the author. After using computers professionally and personally for twenty-two years, I know a good book when I see one.
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