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Overview

Speed up your PC, search smarter, and secure your data

* Customizing Vista for the way you work
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Launching your most-used programs and finding files fast
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Making the most of the new interface and search functions
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Taking advantage of Internet Explorer? and Firefox?
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Installing and securing a wireless network
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Protecting your PC with Vista's improved security features

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Overview

Speed up your PC, search smarter, and secure your data

* Customizing Vista for the way you work
*

Launching your most-used programs and finding files fast
*

Making the most of the new interface and search functions
*

Taking advantage of Internet Explorer? and Firefox?
*

Installing and securing a wireless network
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Protecting your PC with Vista's improved security features

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Can you make Windows Vista better? Absolutely. And, in Windows Vista Timesaving Techniques For Dummies, the legendary Woody Leonhard will show you how.

When not hanging out on the paradisiacal beaches of Phuket Island, Thailand, Leonhard hammers Windows and Office for a living. (His free newsletters have helped over a half million savvy users, and his books many more). Now, he's burrowed deep into Vista -- and returned with 62 detailed tips for making it work faster, smarter, smoother.

For example, you'll learn how to build your own "Power Desktop," make the most of Vista's built-in keyboard shortcuts, and create your own. You'll learn how to make your video display more responsive and load programs faster (and even customize the way they load). And, speaking of programs, Leonhard shows how to get rid of the worthless crud that runs automatically at startup, even if it came from your PC's manufacturer -- or Microsoft.

You'll learn to save clicks by putting your most frequently used programs on the Quick Launch toolbar (the small icons just right of the Start button). There are some goodies for longtime Windows cognoscenti, too. (Can't find the Run dialog box? It's built into Start Search now.)

Long known for his pull-no-punches style, Leonhard has some uncomplimentary things to say about Vista's new file search and Photo Gallery features. But he doesn't stop with complaints: He helps you make them work better. For instance: You can coax Vista into sorting your photos by folder, instead of using (probably incorrect) date information to sort by year.

From zapping junk mail to controlling your PC remotely to automating routine overnight maintenance, this book is packed with good ideas. It'll help you make your Vista experience almost as good as Microsoft promises. Bill Camarda, from the April 2007 Read Only

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780470053683
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 4/9/2007
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 560
  • Series: For Dummies Series
  • Product dimensions: 7.40 (w) x 9.30 (h) x 1.18 (d)

Meet the Author

Woody Leonhard is a well-known Windows and Office guru and author of the bestselling Windows Vista All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: Making Windows Work Faster.

Technique 1: Experiencing the Windows Experience Index.

Technique 2: Tracking Performance and Reliability.

Technique 3: Keeping Programs from Starting Automatically.

Technique 4: Getting Your Drives Up to Speed.

Technique 5: Making the Screen Run Faster.

Technique 6: Scheduling a Nightly Reboot.

Part II: Convincing Windows to Work Your Way.

Technique 7: Streamlining the Start Menu.

Technique 8: Building a Power Desktop.

Technique 9: Tricking Out the Taskbar.

Technique 10: Using Built-In KeyboardShortcuts.

Technique 11: Making Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts.

Part III: Packing Programs and Files.

Technique 12: Launching Your Most-Used Programs Quickly.

Technique 13: Making Programs Run Your Way.

Technique 14: Removing and Reinstalling Programs.

Technique 15: Exploring Effectively.

Technique 16: Finding the Files You Want Fast.

Technique 17: Listing Files Quickly.

Part IV: Making the Most of the Internet.

Technique 18: Customizing Internet Explorer and Firefox.

Technique 19: Saving Time with Google.

Technique 20: Downloading from the Newsgroups.

Technique 21: Instant Messaging with Microsoft and Trillian.

Technique 22: Using Windows Live Mail Desktop — Or Not.

Technique 23: Zapping Junk Mail.

Technique 24: Surfing Anonymously.

Part V: Cranking Up Your Audio.

Technique 25: Fighting for Your Musical Rights.

Technique 26: Using Windows Media Player.

Technique 27: No-Nonsense Music Gathering.

Technique 28: Creating Your Own Music CDs and DVDs.

Technique 29: Picking Up Podcasts.

Technique 30: Transferring Music to iPods and MP3 Players.

Technique 31: Getting Music Off Your iPod.

Part IX: Keeping Your PC Alive.

Technique 49: Running Disk Chores While You Sleep.

Technique 50: Running Periodic Maintenance.

Technique 51: Requesting Remote Assistance.

Technique 52: Getting Help Fast.

Part X: Fast (Nearly Painless) Disaster Recovery.

Technique 53: Making Backups — Fast.

Technique 54: Restoring Your System after Calamitous Change.

Technique 55: Recovering a Lost Password.

Part XI: The Scary (Or Fun!) Stuff.

Technique 56: Changing the Registry without Getting Burned.

Technique 57: Making Screen Shots with the Snipping Tool.

Technique 58: Fast, Easy, and Safe Online Shopping.

Technique 59: Create Your Own Desktop Theme.

Technique 60: Saving Time (And Your Eyes) On-Screen.

Technique 61: Top Ten Tiny Timesaving Tweaks.

Technique 62: Top Ten Tiny Timesaving Tips.

Index.

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