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Tools and Techniques to Improve Your Experience with Windows 7

Critics have spoken: Windows 7 is both faster and more stable than Windows Vista. But that doesn’t mean it’s free of irritating glitches. With Windows 7 Annoyances, you’ll learn how to deal with a wide range of nagging problems before they deal with you. Annoyances.org founder David Karp offers you the tools to fix all sorts of Windows 7 issues, along with along with solutions, hacks, and timesaving tips to make the most of your PC. No matter which edition of the OS you use, this book is your best resource for turning Windows 7 into the efficient, reliable, and customizable system it can and should be. Customize Windows Explorer, improve the Search tool, and get all of Windows 7’s advertised eye candy to work Explore powerful Registry tips and tools and then use them to solve 7’s shortcomings Improve the performance of your hardware, including the hard disk, laptop bat (more…)

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You already know Windows Vista basics. Now you’d like to go beyond with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you. Inside, you’ll find clear, illustrated instructions for 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach timesaving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you more productive with Windows Vista. 5-star visual learning system * Minimal text and maximum illustrations * Task-oriented, step-by-step approach * Navigational aids connect instructions to illustrations * Self-contained, two-page lessons * Uniform layout makes it easy to read less, learn more How easy is it? Look for the (more…)

Is Windows 7 the answer to all the questions that Windows Vista poses? Windows 7 is fast, stable and far more reliable than you’d expect. Windows 7 is full of great new features and enhancements and was built around users feedback, so you’ll see a lot of things you’ve asked for. Microsoft has made its intentions clear: Windows 7 is intended to right the wrongs Vista wrought, but retain that operating system’s good points. The OS will be quicker than Vista, which can only be a good thing. And while it doesn’t include major new features, take the time to explore and you’ll find lots of useful changes that will make a real difference in how you use your PC. Like any version of Windows there are various tips, tweaks (more…)