Hacking Windows Vista ExtremeTech [email protected]

Hacking Windows Vista ExtremeTech [email protected]
Hacking Windows Vista ExtremeTech
Publisher Wiley Publishing | ISBN: 0470046872 | 334 pages | CHM | 18 MB

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.

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

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