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Big Book of Windows Hacks

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Despite Microsoft's claims that their vaunted "focus groups" and client experience consultants have allowed them to offer us painless computing, you and the rest of the world know it isn't true. Waiting for Windows XP or Vista to boot up and shut down certainly are irritations in themselves worth a hack or two.

As you can imagine, this is a large book. <grin> That is not just the number of pages (650) but also the format -- of the fold-flat variety. This big book of hacks is easy to work with physically.

The editorial review on this page describes the contents well except that I would alter "contains more than 100 hacks" to "contains almost 200 hacks." Quite a difference.

The writing is clear and informed. I'm sure you have read many of Gralla's magazine contributions over the years. Be sure that the book is not all text. There are plenty of illustrations and even photos (for the hardware hacks) to guide you. The hacks themselves are directed at all versions of Windows, with the focus on XP and Vista.

Consider this book a compendium of all those tips you always rip out of your computer magazine subscriptions to save -- then lose track of. Here they are, all in one place, not easily lost given the size of this book!
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PC users who would understand the underlying power behind the Windows system will appreciate the weighty, information-packed Preston Gralla Big Book of Windows Hacks, a coverage packed with time-saving tips and hints. From how to save regularly-used searches to disabling Windows Mail's splash screen, stopping Firefox memory leaks, and backing up Vista hacks, THE BIG BOOK OF WINDOWS HACKS is a 'must' for any collection catering to patrons behind the novice stages.

Neat tricks, hard to find web links, How to secure your computer. etc.

Good book. Wish there was one for Windows 7

The main point of a book like this is to provide solid technical content to the reader, and that is precisely what the book manages to do. It's pitched at the averagely competent reader, it doesn't talk down to it's audience and neither does it expect you to be a seasoned hacker. Even if you're well versed in getting the best out of a Windows PC, there's still going to be stuff here that you'll find interesting and useful.

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If you want to know how to have your computer run fast and how to network stuff. This is the book. It helps you to understand the things they never tell you. Everyone should read this if they have a computer.

This book is full of exciting tips & tricks (HAKS) that help you fix/tweak your computer to do what you want it to do.

The price was very attractive and it arrived just a few days after I placed the order. Very satisfied with this purchase!
Bill

This book has given me immense new ways to work with the Windows XP. It is infomative and simple to understand. I highly recommend it to all Microsoft Windowa XP users. You will be glad you got a copy.