Windows Vista: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks
Author: Paul McFedries
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 these symbols marking the difficulty of each task.
* Demonstrates a new spin on a common task
* Introduces a new skill or a new task
* Combines multiple skills requiring in-depth knowledge
* Requires extensive skill and may involve other technologies
Table of Contents:
Make Windows Vista Faster and More EfficientCreate Shortcuts for Your Favorite Programs 4
Adjust Visual Effects for Best Performance 6
Ensure Windows Vista Is Optimized for Programs 8
Improve Performance with a USB Flash Drive 10
Run a Program with Elevated Privileges 12
Make Your File Searches Run Faster 14
Hear an Alert When You Press the Caps Lock Key 16
Display More Programs on Your Start Menu 18
Launch Control Panel Icons Faster by Using a Menu 20
Update a Device Driver to Ensure Top Device Performance 22
Set Up Windows Vista the Way You Want
Pin an Item to Your Start Menu 28
Remove an Item from Your Start Menu 29
Add the Run Command to the Start Menu 30
Display a Clock for Another Time Zone 32
Automatically Move the Mouse to the Default Button 34
Hide the Taskbar to Get More Screen Space 36
Run a Program in Compatibility Mode 38
Configure AutoPlay Actions 40
Change a Disk Drive's Letter 42
Scale the Screen to Make Text More Readable 44
Control the Notification Area Icons 46
Enrich Your Media Experience
Rotate anImage 50
Repair a Digital Photo 52
Categorize Your Images with Tags 54
Create Custom Names for Imported Images 56
Synchronize a Media Device 58
Create an Automatic Playlist 60
Adjust Rip Settings 62
Customize the Media Player View 64
Share Your Media Library with Others 66
Display the Windows Media Player Toolbar 68
Get the Most Out of Your Files and Folders
Open Your Files and Folders with a Single-Click 72
Open a File with a Different Program 74
Add Destinations to Your Send To Menu 76
Protect a File by Making It Read-Only 78
Perform an Advanced File Search 80
Save Time by Saving and Reusing a Search 84
Find Files Faster by Sorting and Filtering 86
Organize Files by Grouping and Stacking 88
Move Your Documents Folder 90
Restore a Previous Version of a File 92
Enhance Internet Security and Privacy
Protect Children by Activating Parental Controls 96
Avoid Objectionable Material by Filtering Web Content 98
Scan for Spyware to Remove Malicious Software 100
Play Web Page Media Safely and Privately 102
Set the Junk E-Mail Protection Level to Avoid Spam 104
Add a Person to Your Blocked Senders List 106
Block Messages from a Country to Reduce Spam 108
Add a Person to Your Safe Senders List 110
Prevent Windows Mail from Sending a Read Receipt 112
Configure Windows Mail to Thwart E-Mail Viruses 114
Unleash the Power of Internet Explorer
Save Time by Automatically Switching to New Tabs 118
View Open Pages as Quick Tabs 120
Open Multiple Pages When You Start Internet Explorer 122
Subscribe to a Web Feed to See New Site Content 124
Set the Web Feed Refresh Frequency 126
Improve Searching by Adding Search Engines 128
Customize the Links Bar for Easier Surfing 130
Save Web Sites Longer to Surf More Efficiently 132
Delete Your Browsing History to Ensure Privacy 134
View Pop-Up Ads from a Specific Web Site 136
Make E-Mail Easier
Leave Your Messages on the Server 140
Change Your Message Priority 141
E-Mail Multiple People Using a Contact Group 142
Protect Your Contacts by Creating a Backup Copy 144
E-Mail an Electronic Business Card 146
Change the Location of Your Message Store 148
Activate the Spell Checker to Eliminate Message Errors 150
Create a Rule Quickly from a Message 152
Synchronize a Newsgroup to Read Posts Offline 154
Improve a Newsgroup by Rating Its Posts 156
Enhance Your Computer's Security and Privacy
Protect a File or Folder with Permissions 160
Add a Password to Your User Account 162
Require Ctrl+Alt+Delete Before Logging On 164
Lock Your Computer to Prevent Others from Using It 166
Prevent Others from Starting Your Computer 168
Hide Recently Used Documents to Enhance Privacy 170
Prevent Malicious Code from Running 172
Switch to Advanced Sharing to Improve Security 174
Safeguard Your Computer with a System Image Backup 176
Allow a Program through Windows Firewall 178
Encrypt Confidential Files and Folders 180
Get More Out of Your Notebook and Tablet PC
Set Battery Alarms to Avoid Running Out of Power 184
Create a Custom Power Plan to Improve Battery Life 186
Define Actions for Notebook Power Buttons 188
Adjust Settings to Give a Better Presentation 190
Use Pen Flicks to Scroll and Edit Documents 192
Calibrate the Tablet Pen for Accurate Tapping 194
Capture Part of the Screen with a Tablet Pen 196
Automatically Insert Handwritten Characters 198
Improve Handwriting Recognition by Enabling Automatic Learning 200
Maximize Windows Vista Networking
View the Current Status of Your Network 204
Run the Network Diagnostics Tool to Repair Problems 206
Personalize Your Network Name and Icon 208
Display a Network Folder as a Disk Drive 210
Share a Folder with Other Users on the Network 212
Protect Your Shared Folders with Advanced File Permissions 214
Work with Network Files Offline 216
Manually Connect to a Hidden Wireless Network 218
Reorder Wireless Networks to Improve Connections 220
Introduction xiii
Consider Your Story and Its Lessons: Do You Have a Medical Condition or a Chemical Imbalance? 1
Explore Your Need for Medication 31
Follow Treatment Guidelines When Medication Is Necessary 49
Include Complementary- and Alternative-Medicine Interventions 61
Make Life Choices That Fit Your Nature 89
Identify the Beliefs That Imprison You, and Reprogram the Brain Circuits Involved 111
Learn the Language of Your Body and Make Friends with Your Inner Healer 133
Share Stories and Build Connections 153
Live in the Power of the Possible 173
Nurture Your Spirit 193
Afterword 217
Glossary 221
Index 225
Acknowledgments 233
About the Author 235
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Solidworks for Dummies
Author: Greg Jankowski
Whether it’s your first venture into 3D technical drawing software or you’re switching to SolidWorks from something else, you’re probably excited about what this CAD program has to offer. Chances are, you figure it’s going to take awhile to get the hang of it before you can begin cranking out those perfectly precise 3D designs. SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition, can help you dramatically shorten that get-acquainted period!
SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help you get up and running quickly on the leading 3D technical drawing software. You’ll see how to set up SolidWorks to create the type of drawings your industry requires and how to take full advantage of its legendary 3D features. You’ll discover how to:
• Work with virtual prototypes
• Understand the user interface
• Use templates and sketch, assemble, and create drawings
• Automate the drawing process
• Review drawings and collaborate with other team members
• Define and edit sketches
• Create dimensions and annotations
• Print or plot your drawings
• Leverage existing designs
Sample files on the bonus CD-ROM show you how to apply the latest version of SolidWorks and accomplish specific tasks. Even if you’re brand-new to CAD software, SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition will have you feeling like a pro in no time. You’ll find you’ve entered a whole new dimension.
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