Windows 7 Tweaks : A Comprehensive Guide on Customizing, Increasing Performance, and Securing Microsoft Windows 7.
Title:
Windows 7 Tweaks : A Comprehensive Guide on Customizing, Increasing Performance, and Securing Microsoft Windows 7.
Author:
Sinchak, Steve.
ISBN:
9780470633830
Personal Author:
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (403 pages)
Contents:
Windows® 7 Tweaks -- About the Author -- Credits -- Acknowledgments -- Contents at a Glance -- Contents -- Introduction -- Who Should Read This Book -- How This Book Is Organized -- What You Need to Use This Book -- Conventions Used in This Book -- The Book's Companion Web Site -- Part I: Getting Started with Windows 7 -- Chapter 1: Selecting the Right Version -- Version Comparison -- Windows Anytime Upgrade -- Summary -- Chapter 2: Installing Windows 7 -- Install Media -- Full Install -- Dual-Boot Windows XP -- Summary -- Chapter 3: Safe Tweaking -- Using System Restore -- System Recovery Console -- Creating a Backup Image -- Summary -- Part II: Customizing Windows 7 -- Chapter 4: Customizing the Startup -- Customizing the Logon Screen -- Summary -- Chapter 5: Customizing User Navigation -- Customizing the Start Menu -- Customizing the Taskbar -- Using Group Policy Editor to Customize the Start Menu and Taskbar -- Summary -- Chapter 6: Personalizing the Desktop -- Customizing the Desktop Icons -- Customizing the Desktop -- Summary -- Chapter 7: Customizing the Appearance of the Windows Interface -- Working with Themes -- Customizing Aero Glass -- Skinning Windows 7 -- Summary -- Chapter 8: Fine-Tuning Windows Explorer -- Customizing Windows Layout -- Modifying File Associations -- Customizing the Context Menu -- Working with Libraries -- Customizing Your Folders -- Working with Hidden Files -- Summary -- Chapter 9: Personalizing Internet Explorer 8 -- Customizing Search -- Tweaking the Tabs -- Fun with RSS -- Using Add-ons in Internet Explorer -- Advanced Internet Explorer 8 Features -- Summary -- Chapter 10: Customizing Windows Media -- Adjusting Your Audio Experience -- Customizing Windows Media Player 12 -- Customizing Media Center -- Summary -- Part III: Increasing Your System's Performance -- Chapter 11: Analyzing Your System.
Monitoring Your System Hardware -- Benchmarking Your System -- Summary -- Chapter 12: Speeding Up the System Boot -- Working with the BIOS -- Modifying the Operating System Boot -- Summary -- Chapter 13: Making Your Computer Log On Faster -- Speeding Up the Logon -- Other Time-Saving Tips -- Summary -- Chapter 14: Speeding Up Windows Explorer -- Speeding Up File Browsing and Access -- Speeding Up the User Interface -- Adjusting Explorer's Search -- Summary -- Chapter 15: Optimizing Core Windows Components -- Windows Loves RAM -- Tweaking the Paging File -- Defragmenting Your Hard Drive -- Adjusting Your Application Priorities -- Summary -- Chapter 16: Optimizing Your Network -- Optimizing Your Web Browser -- Speeding Up Your Network Connection -- Summary -- Part IV: Securing Windows -- Chapter 17: Windows Security -- Actively Protecting Your Computer -- Controlling Your Computer Accounts -- Tweaking User Account Control -- Using File Encryption -- Summary -- Chapter 18: Internet Security -- Analyzing Your Security -- Using a Firewall -- Web Browser Security -- Defending Against Spyware and Malware -- Using Antivirus Software -- Summary -- Chapter 19: Protecting Your Privacy -- Internet Explorer Privacy -- Windows Interface Privacy -- Summary -- Index.
Abstract:
The definitive guide to unlocking the hidden potential of theWindows 7 OS Written by bestselling author and the creator of tweaks.comSteve Sinchak, this unique guide provides you with the ultimatecollection of hidden gems that will enable you to get the most outof Windows 7. Packed with more than 400 pages of insider tips, thebook delves beneath the surface to reveal little-known ways totweak, modify, and customize Windows 7 so you can get every ounceof performance from your operating system. Regardless of your experience with tweaking your system, you'llfind fascinating and fun tips and tricks for getting under the hoodof Windows 7 that will allow you to optimize its appearance, speed,usability, and security. Bestselling author and creator of tweaks.com shows you how totweak, modify, customize, and take complete control of the newWindows 7 operating systemUnlocks hidden gems for optimizing the appearance, speed,usability, and security of the Windows 7 OSShows you how to customize boot and login screens, superchargeyour network and online speed, get rid of features that drive younuts, fine tune your User Account Protection, and more So roll up your sleeves and take off your gloves so you can taketotal control over your Windows 7 OS!.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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