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Take Windows Vista to new horizons
Now you can get the most out of Microsoft's revolutionary new operating system with the practical and entertaining projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to do all kinds of cool things with Windows Vista, like create CDs and DVDs, set up a virtual meeting room, improve your PC's performance, solve home networking problems, recover lost files, and more.
Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself Windows Vista Projects, you'll reach new levels of fun and productivity.
Create a custom Windows Sidebar
Watch TV on your PC and record your favorite shows
Enable speech recognition
Create your own movie and burn it to a DVD
Synchronize your PC with other computers and devices
Schedule automatic backups for your data
Turn your PC into a GPS device
And much more
ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: EasyProject 1: Quickly Find Anything on Your ComputerProject 2: Use the Internet Better with Live Tools and ServicesProject 3: Create a Personal Windows SidebarProject 4: Customize Folders and Flip ActionProject 5: Quickly Browse the Internet Using TabsProject 6: Make Work Easier with Windows Meeting SpaceProject 7: View and Manage Photos with Windows Photo GalleryProject 8: Use Windows Calendar to Manage Your LifeProject 9: Create a Quick Multimedia Slide ShowProject 10: Manage the Web Sites Your Children Can View and the Games They Can PlayPart II: ChallengingProject 11: Create a Custom CD CoverProject 12: Create a Simple Movie with Digital Video and PhotosProject 13: Turn Windows Vista into a Media CenterProject 14: Watch TV on Windows VistaProject 15: Talk to Windows VistaProject 16: Synchronize Your Vista PC with Other Computers and DevicesProject 17: Eliminate Span and Unwanted Messages in Windows MailPart III: AdvancedProject 18: Improve Your Computer's PerformanceProject 19: Use Windows Media Player at Your Next PartyProject 20: Solve Home Network Connection ProblemsProject 21: Make Your Important Data Automatically Save ItselfProject 22: Retrieve a Lost File with Shadow CopyProject 23: Build a Custom DVDProject 24: Turn Your PC into a GPS DeviceINDEX
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