Windows 7 Tweaks: A Comprehensive Guide on Customizing, Increasing Performance, and Securing Microsoft Windows 7 - Softcover

Sinchak, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470525916 ISBN 13: 9780470525913

Publisher: Wiley, 2009

Synopsis

The definitive guide to unlocking the hidden potential of the Windows 7 OS

Written by bestselling author and the creator of tweaks.com Steve Sinchak, this unique guide provides you with the ultimate collection of hidden gems that will enable you to get the most out of Windows 7. Packed with more than 400 pages of insider tips, the book delves beneath the surface to reveal little-known ways to tweak, modify, and customize Windows 7 so you can get every ounce of performance from your operating system.

Regardless of your experience with tweaking your system, you'll find fascinating and fun tips and tricks for getting under the hood of Windows 7 that will allow you to optimize its appearance, speed, usability, and security.

• Bestselling author and creator of tweaks.com shows you how to tweak, modify, customize, and take complete control of the new Windows 7 operating system
• Unlocks hidden gems for optimizing the appearance, speed, usability, and security of the Windows 7 OS
• Shows you how to customize boot and login screens, supercharge your network and online speed, get rid of features that drive you nuts, fine tune your User Account Protection, and more

So roll up your sleeves and take off your gloves so you can take total control over your Windows 7 OS!

About this title

About the Author

Steve Sinchak has repeatedly been honored with Microsoft's MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. He manages several Web sites geared toward computer enthusiasts, most notably tweaks.com and wingeek.com. Steve is the author of Hacking Windows Vista and Hacking Windows XP, both from Wiley.

From the Back Cover

Your Windows. Your way. You can make it happen.

Windows 7 has been hailed as the best version to date, designed with a focus on quality and user input. But did anyone ask what YOU wanted?

Follow Steve Sinchak's expert and understandable advice, and you can have Windows 7 exactly your way. Better performance. Faster bootups. A personalized user interface. Tighter security that doesn't drive you crazy. By the time you've finished this book, your Windows 7 will look and feel as if Microsoft designed it just for you.

Analyze the performance of your PC and learn how specific components can be optimized

Security is improved in Windows 7 but the most powerful and flexible settings are hidden from normal users

• Understand the different versions, choose what you need, and install Windows 7

• Customize startup and navigation, including the Taskbar and Windows Explorer interface

• Tweak Windows Media® Player and Media Center for your specific needs

• Optimize the file system, RAM, and other core Windows components

• Analyze performance to find and fix bottlenecks

• Take command of User Account Control and secure your data

• Improve online security and guard your privacy

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470525916
• ISBN 13: 9780470525913
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 408