CNET Do-it-Yourself Windows Vista Projects

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Curt Simmons (Saint Jo, Texas) is a freelance writer and technical trainer who specializes in Windows operating systems and BackOffice products. He holds the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Trainer certifications (MCT). Aside from his technical expertise, Curt has a BA in English and a Master's degree in education. He has been working with windows Me since Beta 1. His numerous other books include MCSE Study Tips for Dummies, Configuring Windows 2000 Server, and the forthcoming Active Director Bible from IDG Books.

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Take Windows Vista to new horizons

Now you can get the most out of Microsoft's revolutionary new operating system with the practical and entertaining projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to do all kinds of cool things with Windows Vista, like create CDs and DVDs, set up a virtual meeting room, improve your PC's performance, solve home networking problems, recover lost files, and more.

Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself Windows Vista Projects, you'll reach new levels of fun and productivity.

• Create a custom Windows Sidebar

• Watch TV on your PC and record your favorite shows

• Enable speech recognition

• Create your own movie and burn it to a DVD

• Synchronize your PC with other computers and devices

• Schedule automatic backups for your data

• Turn your PC into a GPS device

• And much more

Zusammenfassung
Offers computer, gadget, and software users projects to help get productivity out of high-tech products. This book features 24 self-contained projects and hundreds of photos and screen shots.

Inhalt

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part I: Easy

Project 1: Quickly Find Anything on Your Computer

Project 2: Use the Internet Better with Live Tools and Services

Project 3: Create a Personal Windows Sidebar

Project 4: Customize Folders and Flip Action

Project 5: Quickly Browse the Internet Using Tabs

Project 6: Make Work Easier with Windows Meeting Space

Project 7: View and Manage Photos with Windows Photo Gallery

Project 8: Use Windows Calendar to Manage Your Life

Project 9: Create a Quick Multimedia Slide Show

Project 10: Manage the Web Sites Your Children Can View and the Games They Can Play

Part II: Challenging

Project 11: Create a Custom CD Cover

Project 12: Create a Simple Movie with Digital Video and Photos

Project 13: Turn Windows Vista into a Media Center

Project 14: Watch TV on Windows Vista

Project 15: Talk to Windows Vista

Project 16: Synchronize Your Vista PC with Other Computers and Devices

Project 17: Eliminate Span and Unwanted Messages in Windows Mail

Part III: Advanced

Project 18: Improve Your Computer's Performance

Project 19: Use Windows Media Player at Your Next Party

Project 20: Solve Home Network Connection Problems

Project 21: Make Your Important Data Automatically Save Itself

Project 22: Retrieve a Lost File with Shadow Copy

Project 23: Build a Custom DVD

Project 24: Turn Your PC into a GPS Device

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