The Unofficial Guide to Windows Vista

The inside scoop...for when you want more than the officialline! Microsoft Vista may be the hot new operating system, but to use itwith confidence, you'll need to know its quirks and shortcuts. Findout what the manual doesn't always tell you in this insider's guideto using Vista in the real world. How can you customize thedesktop? What's the best way to prevent crashes? From setting up ahome network to working with data, first get the official way, thenthe best way from two experts. Unbiased coverage of how to get the most out of Vista, from the newuser interface and "live" icons to the revamped Control Panel Savvy, real-world advice from mastering multimedia with Vista andediting "secret settings" to synching data with your laptop andhandheld Time-saving techniques and practical guidance on working aroundVista quirks, avoiding pitfalls, and increasing yourproductivity Tips and hacks on Gadgets, how to launch Instant Search, and waysto use a USB flash drive as extended memory Sidebars and tables on Internet Explorer 7, tough new parentalcontrols, and backing up data with enhanced Vista tools Watch for these graphic icons in every chapter to guide you tospecific practicalinformation. Bright Ideas are smart innovationsthat will save you time or hassle. Hacks are insider tips andshortcuts that increase productivity. When you see Watch Out! heedthe cautions or warnings to help you avoid commonpitfalls. Andfinally, check out Inside Scoops for practical insights from theauthor. It's like having your own expert at your side!