Tricks of the Microsoft Windows Vista Masters (Paperback)

by J. Peter Bruzzese (Author)
Key Phrases: group policies, sleep mode, virtual server, Windows Vista, Control Panel, Group Policy (more...)

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All over the world, Windows gurus have been working overtime to uncover the hottest new Windows Vista tips, tricks, and tweaks. Now, J. Peter Bruzzese has collected all their best discoveries in one place: Tricks of the Microsoft^® Windows Vista^TM Masters!  Bruzzese has interviewed top Windows professionals, instructors, and power users; scoured the Web (so you won't have to); and rigorously tested every single tip. Only the most valuable tips tecnhiques and tips made the cut  to improve your efficiency, take total control of your digital media and data; use Internet Explorer 7, Windows Mail, and Calendar; configure Windows Defender and Firewall; avoid, troubleshoot, and fix problems; make Windows Vista work better, faster, smarter, safer, and more fun too!

 

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1 General Tips and Tricks of the Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Mastering the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

3 Mastering Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

4 Security Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

5 Disk Configuration and Volume Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

6 Office 2007 Tricks for Vista Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

7 Master Vista Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

8 System Recovery and Diagnostic Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

9 Mastering the New Vista Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

10 Group Policy Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

About the Author

J. Peter Bruzzese is an independent consultant and trainer for a variety of clients,

including New Horizons and ONLC.com. Over the past 10 years, Peter has worked

for and with Goldman Sachs, CommVault Systems, and Microsoft, to name a few. He

focuses on corporate training and has had the privilege of working with some of the

best trainers in the business of computer education. In the past he specialized in

Active Directory and Exchange instruction, as well as certification training, and holds

the following certifications: from Microsoft, MCSA 2000/2003, MCSE NT/2000/2003,

and MCT; from Novell, CNA; from Cisco, CCNA; from CIW, CIW Master and CIW

Certified Instructor; from Comptia, A+, Network+, and iNET+.

 

Peter enjoys taking complex technical topics and breaking them down into something

easy to understand and enjoyable to learn. This is what he has tried to do in the many

books he has authored and coauthored, including Enterprise Storage Solutions (written

with good friend Chris Wolf), Exam Cram: Windows 2000 Active Directory (with

Will Willis and David Watts), and 218 MCSA Passport Guide (with Walter Glenn).

Peter is also a contributor to Redmond Magazine and several tech sites. He has spoken

on the MCP TechMentor Conferences and is currently a speaker for the TechPartner

Conference. He has also created a variety of mini-training clips to assist others in learning

more about networking, Office 2007, and Vista (www.cliptraining.com). His belief

is that short training sessions in a familiar environment yield greater results.

 

You can catch up with Peter at [e-mail].

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Que; 1 edition (June 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789736896
• ISBN-13: 978-0789736895
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #383,147 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank goodness I bought this book!!, January 3, 2008

By	Saniphelia (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

To say I would have been lost if I didn't buy this book is an understatement. I have been using Windows since version 3.1 and when 95 came out I got stuck in the look of that interface. I am a home/small business pc user and have Vista Ultimate on my new laptop. I bought this book in anticipation of getting a new system with Vista on it. I knew nothing of Vista prior to purchasing my laptop and didn't want to be lost trying to figure out a new OS. This book has clear and concise instructions on many different topics - from beginner to advanced Vista functions. I am thrilled that I owned it prior to my laptop's arrival. I wanted to engage the bitlocker technology and had no knowledge of how to do so or how it would help protect my files. I was able to easily configure my hard drive for the bitlocker setup and get my laptop up and running in a flash - not to mention I learned a little about how Vista helps to protect my files with it's other integrated features. I am also grateful for the keyboard tips and tricks. I have always liked using keyboard shortcuts and now I know how to personalized my shortcuts to my needs. I haven't read this book from cover to cover - but I didn't need to. It is set up so you can look up the topic you are interested in and read only about that.

My husband has Vista Premium on his laptop and has been able to use this book to tweak his system.

This book covers many topics for all users and is worth owning. I feel I have two books in one. It supplies a wealth of information for beginners and techies alike!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, June 27, 2007

By	Christopher Holmes - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book represents everything that a book about Windows tweaking should be. Bruzzese goes above and beyond to provide quality tips and tricks to the masses to enable them to make the most of their Windows Vista experience. I highly reccomend this book to everyone, whether you be a novice or an expert user this book has something for you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have!, June 19, 2007

By	A. P. Celsie "fcelsie" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are either running Windows Vista or plan to in the near future this book is a must! Laid out in simple terminology this book delivers as titled, tricks revealed. Whether you're interested in just tweaking the look or getting the best performance for your needs you will find the answers.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I have!