Windows 7 Annoyances: Tips, Secrets, and Solutions - Couverture souple

Karp, David A

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0596157622 ISBN 13 : 9780596157623

Editeur : O'Reilly Media, 2010

Synopsis

Windows 7 may be faster and more stable than Vista, but it's a far cry from problem-free. David A. Karp comes to the rescue with the latest in his popular Windows Annoyances series. This thorough guide gives you the tools you need to fix the troublesome parts of this operating system, plus the solutions, hacks, and timesaving tips to make the most of your PC.

• Streamline Windows Explorer, improve the Search tool, eliminate the Green Ribbon of Death, and tame User Account Control prompts
• Explore powerful Registry tips and tools, and use them to customize every aspect of Windows and solve its shortcomings
• Squeeze more performance from your hardware with solutions for your hard disk, laptop battery, CPU, printers, and more
• Stop crashes, deal with stubborn hardware and drivers, fix video playback issues, and troubleshoot Windows when it won't start
• Protect your stuff with permissions, encryption, and shadow copies
• Secure and speed up your wireless network, fix networking woes, make Bluetooth functional, and improve your Web experience
• Get nearly all of the goodies in 7 Ultimate, no matter which edition you have

"Blunt, honest, and awesome."

--Aaron Junod, Manager, Integration Systems at Evolution Benefits

"This could be the best [money] you've ever spent."

--Jon Jacobi, PC World

"To use Windows is to be annoyed -- and this book is the best way to solve any annoyance you come across. It's the most comprehensive and entertaining guide you can get for turning Windows into an operating system that's a pleasure to use."

--Preston Gralla, author of Windows Vista in a Nutshell, and Computerworld contributing editor

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

David A. Karp is the author of twelve power-user books, including the bestselling Windows Annoyances series of books and O'Reilly's eBay Hacks. David's books are available in ten languages, and can be found under the short legs of tables around the world.

David is the founder of Annoyances.org, one of the most respected and popular computer help sites on the Interwebs. He writes for PC Magazine, but they're curiously reluctant to publish photos of his bicycle. Notable recognition has come from PC Computing, Windows Magazine, the San Francisco Examiner, and the New York Times.

He scored 30.96647% on the Geek Test (http: //www.innergeek.us/), earning a rating of "Total Geek." He hopes future revisions of the test reward publishing his score in the backs of computer books. David spends nearly every spare moment with his son.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: O'Reilly Media
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0596157622
• ISBN 13: 9780596157623
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 720
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible