Windows Vista Annoyances: Tips, Secrets, and Hacks

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 641 pages
• Published by: O'Reilly Media, Inc. January 4, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0596527624
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0596527624
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Book Description
Windows Vista may be the next big thing, but it still contains enough quirks and unaccountable behaviors to vex anyone. This unique guide not only discusses the most irritating features of the latest Microsoft operating system and how to get around them, but also explains how to improve Windows and do more with the software than Microsoft intended. You'll find information on setup, installation, upgrade from other Windows versions, the revamped interface, new security features, user accounts, troubleshooting, and the markedly improved Internet Explorer 7. Other chapters cover a wide range of key topics: Media Center - tips on photos, videos, music, TV tuners, HD, and the media center engine The Registry - explains the background and tools for working with Windows' database of settings Tinkering Techniques - offers hacking-style customization and problem-solving topics Networking and Wireless - includes LAN setup, WiFi sniffers and access points, connection sharing, firewalls, routers, and FTP Scripting and Automation - introduces simple programming using the Windows Scripting Host for automating repetitive tasks No other book takes our patented cranky, solutions-oriented approach. Our collection of tips, tools and techniques will improve your experience with Windows Vista, so you can control the OS -- rather than the other way around.

About The Author
David A. Karp is the author of the bestselling Windows Annoyances series of books and the founder of Annoyances.org. His other books include eBay Hacks and Windows XP Pocket Reference. David also writes for PC Magazine and is the co-author of Windows XP in a Nutshell.

Reader Reviews
§ "...sleek on the outside but a big mess on the inside." The author gives this executive summary in the first sentence of _Windows Vista Annoyances_ and then rolls up his sleeves and gets to work. This book has a different approach from other books that deal with Windows annoyances, like one I recommend, Big Book of Windows Hacks. David Karp is scarcely concerned with potty training tips for Microsoft's maligned new operating system. Instead, he conveys patterns of good habits and basic hygiene that serve to make you master of Vista and not the reverse. Notice that particular focus in the organization of the book. After the intro chapter, we get into: 2) Shell Tweaks 3) The Registry 4) Working with Media 5) Performance 6) Troubleshooting 7) Networking and Internet 8) Users and Security 9) Scripting and Automation Appendix A - BIOS Settings Appendix B - TCP/IP Ports All good core stuff here. There are 64 pages on the Windows registry alone. This is a far more detailed (and valuable) treatment than other books of this sort. Karp's writing style is clear and he makes certain that every term or concept that may present a problem is properly explained. In addition, this book has something that is not common for a tech book nowadays: a fairly complete and definitely useful index. The index, combined with solid content, makes this book a worthwhile tool. § Comment | | (Report this)