Here’s a complete guide to deploying and managing Windows Vista that is suitable for IT professionals and students alike! By 2007, Windows Vista, the newest desktop operating system from Microsoft, will be installed on millions of computers. It is anticipated that the numbers will only grow from there. This instructional text provides information users need to successfully migrate to Windows Vista and immediately begin deriving benefits from it. Readers will learn the differences between the new system and the old, including Vista’s additional functionalities, and its advanced security features. Written with the novice networking student in mind, this informative guide examines Windows Vista in a thorough, logical, organized manner to ensure that all information is easily understood. The Hands-on Activities and Case Projects help students practice new skills, and review questions and key terms reinforce important information. The accompanying CD provides valuable cer (more…)

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Explore the practical, fun, and creative things you can do right now with Windows® 7-with expert guidance from the editors of the only officially endorsed magazine for Windows® 7. This guide comes packed with smart-and-simple tips-and vibrantly illustrated how-to’s-on everything from navigating the Windows® interface to taking advantage of new operating system features to fun projects for home, school, and work. Topics include boosting your productivity with Windows Live™ and Windows® Internet Explorer® 8, thwarting hackers, organizing your photo and music collections, making movies, streaming to an Xbox 360®, controlling your TV from your PC, using Windows Calendar to get organized, setting up a home network in 10 minutes, and more.

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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 secu (more…)

This book provides everything you need to manage and maintain Windows 7. You’ll learn all of the features and enhancements in complete detail, along with specifics for configuring the operating system to put you in full control. Bestselling author and Windows expert William Stanek doesn’t just show you the steps you need to follow, he also tells you how features work, why they work, and how you can customize them to meet your needs. Learn how to squeeze every bit of power out of Windows 7 to take full advantage of its features and programs.Set up, customize, and tune Windows 7-Optimize its appearance and performance, install and manage software, customize your hardware, and install printers, scanners, and faxes Manage your files and data-Search your computer more efficiently, secure your data, share and collaborate, and get the most out of optional programs such as Windows Live Mail Master your digital media-Create media libraries, manage digital pictures and videos, m (more…)

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“End of chapter hands-on projects are terrific. Not only do these activities have students physically making changes to machines, but it forces them to pay attention to choices that they and the users that they will support have to make.” – Barbara Belon, Norwalk Community College”The strengths of Chapter 1 are ease of reading and straightforward approach. The terms are well-defined, and the examples are great.” – Keith Morneau, Capella University

Completely rewritten to include Microsoft Windows Server 2003 coverage and other cutting-edge technologies, this best selling text will ensure your students’ success on CompTIA’s latest Server+ Exam.

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Now in its third edition, the best-selling SECURITY+ GUIDE TO NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS provides the most up-to-date industry information, reflecting the changes in security that have occurred since the most recent CompTIA Security+ objectives were created. The book covers all of the new CompTIA Security+ 2008 exam objectives and maps to the new Security+ 2008 exam. This updated edition features many all-new topics, including topics new to the CompTIA exams like cross site scripting, SQL injection, rootkits, and virtualization, as well as topics of increasing importance in the industry as a whole, like the latest breeds of attackers, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, and Microsoft Windows Vista security.

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Qualified SharePoint administrators are in demand, and what better way to show your expertise in this growing field than with Microsoft’s new MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuration certification. Inside, find everything you need to prepare for exam 70-630, including full coverage of exam topicssuch as configuring content management, managing business intelligence, and moreas well as challenging review questions, real-world scenarios, practical exercises, and a CD with advanced testing software.

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