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
