List Price: $41.99

Rent Book

Select for Price
There was a problem. Please try again later.

New Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Used Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eBook

We're Sorry
Not Available

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

"If one book can help you master Vista, this is it." --Fred Langa, former editor-in-chief of Byte Magazine "These two know more about Windows than Microsoft does." --Chris Pirillo, editor of Lockergnome.com Go beyond Microsoft's Help guide and discover the true secrets of Windows Vista that are essential to power users. Written by two of the most recognized Windows authorities, this resource provides you with numerous tips, tricks, and undocumented features that aren't available anywhere else. You'll find extensive screenshots, tables, and illustrations that clearly show how to achieve optimal performance, fix desktop problems, and take advantage of the robust features of Windows Vista. The Insider's Guide to Installing and upgrading your system (see Chapter 2) Quickly finding and organizing all of your files (see Chapter 5) Taking advantage of new security features (see Chapter 8) Creating your own movies and DVDs (see Chapter 12) Playing state-of-the-art games with amazing effects (see Chapter 14) Going wireless using Windows Vista mobility features (see Chapter 15) Managing your schedule with Windows? Calendar (see Chapter 20)

Author Biography

Brian Livingston is the coauthor of 11 Windows Secrets books. He is also editorial director of the weekly Windows Secrets Newsletter and author of the Executive Tech column for Datamation.

Paul Thurrott is the author of more than a dozen books as well as the news editor of Windows IT Pro Media and editor of the SuperSite for Windows. He writes a daily Windows newsletter called WinInfo Daily UPDATE.

Table of Contents

Read This First
Surviving Setup
Selecting the Right Vista Version
Installing and Upgrading to Windows Vista
Vista Compatibility
Understanding the Windows Vista User Experience
What 's New in the Windows Vista User Interface
Where 's My Stuff? Finding and Organizing Files
Using Windows Sidebar
Fonts
Security
Windows Vista Security Features
New User Account Features
Digital Media and Entertainment
Windows Media Player 11
Enjoying Digital Photos
Making Movies and DVD Movies
Digital Media in the Living Room: Windows Media Center
Having Fun: Games and Vista
Mobility
Computing to Go: Windows Vista Mobility Features
New Tablet PC Features
Internet and Networking
Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer 7
Windows Mail and Contacts
Using and Understanding Windows Live Services
Home Office/Power User
Managing Your Schedule with Windows Calendar
Keeping Your Data Safe
Microsoft PowerShell
Appendix: Vista Symbols
Index
Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.