• Author:
  • Tidrow, Rob
• Subject:
  Computer Hardware
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  23/02/2007
• Price:
  $52.99
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"One picture is worth a thousand words." If you prefer instructions that show you how rather than tell you why, then this intermediate to advanced level reference is for you. Hundreds of succinctly captioned, step-by-step screen shots reveal how to accomplish more than 200 Windows Vista tasks, including:
* Handling new, upgrade, or dual-boot installation
* Using the new desktop and start menu
* Creating toolbars and changing display settings
* Managing the firewall and antivirus software
* Installing CD and DVD burners
* Working with the new productivity features
* "Master It" sidebars answer questions and present shortcuts
* High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task
* Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
* Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Rob Tidrow is a freelance writer and consultant for Tidrow Communications, Inc., a firm specializing in content creation and delivery. Rob has authored or co-authored over 30 books on a wide variety of computer and technical topics, including Microsoft Windows Vista, Wireless Networking technologies, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook 2003, Windows 2003 Server, and Microsoft Internet Information Server. His most current work is Teach Yourself Visually Wireless Networking. He lives in Centerville, Indiana with his wife Tammy and their two sons, Adam and Wesley. You can reach him robtidrow@yahoo.com.

Part I: Setting Up Windows Vista.

1) Preparing for Installation.

2) Installing Windows Vista.

3) Customizing and Updating Windows Vista.

Part II: Managing the Desktop Environment.

4) Using the Windows Vista Interface.

5) Customizing the Desktop.

6) Managing Users.

7) Managing Files and Folders.

8) Managing Security.

Part III: Mastering Multimedia with Windows Vista.

9) Managing Your Music with Windows Media Player 11.

10) Working with Multimedia Hardware.

11) Creating Digital Content with Windows Vista.

12) Enjoying Digital Entertainment with Media Center.

Part IV: Using Windows Vista Productivity Features.

13) Getting Familiar with Windows Mail.

14) Discovering Windows Calendar.

15) Making Use of Windows Vista Fax and Scan Features.

Part V: Networking with Windows Vista.

16) Networking and the Internet.

17) Exploring Internet Explorer 7.

18) Working with Network Services.

19) Working with Internet Information Service Components.

20) Integrating with Active Directory.

Part VI: Managing the Hardware Environment.

21) Working with Windows Internals.

22) Working with Hard Drives.

23) Managing Portable Computers.

24) Optimizing Performance.

25) Troubleshooting Windows Vista.