This book provides everything you need to manage and maintain Windows 7. You'll learn all of the features and enhancements in complete detail, along with specifics for configuring the operating system to put you in full control. Bestselling author and Windows expert William Stanek doesn't just show you the steps you need to follow, he also tells you how features work, why they work, and how you can customize them to meet your needs. Learn how to squeeze every bit of power out of Windows 7 to take full advantage of its features and programs.
Set up, customize, and tune Windows 7-Optimize its appearance and performance, install and manage software, customize your hardware, and install printers, scanners, and faxes
Manage your files and data-Search your computer more efficiently, secure your data, share and collaborate, and get the most out of optional programs such as Windows Live Mail
Master your digital media-Create media libraries, manage digital pictures and videos, make DVDs, and create movies
Get connected and start networking-Set up a home or small-office network, conquer Internet Explorer, and master on-the-go networking
Protect your computer-Keep your family safe while on the Internet, navigate the computer security maze, and configure Windows 7's protection features
Manage and support Windows 7 systems-Configure user accounts, disks and drives, troubleshoot and handle routine maintenance, and resolve advanced support and recovery issues
Learn advanced tips & techniques-Manage the Windows boot environment, explore Group Policy, and much more
William R. Stanek has over 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He has written nearly 100 books including: Microsoft Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant, Windows Server 2008 Inside Out, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Administrator's Pocket Consultant 2nd Edition, and Microsoft IIS 7.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant (all from Microsoft Press). He also wrote MCSE Core Exams in a Nutshell and Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide for O'Reilly.
William has over 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He is a leading technology expert, an award-winning author, and a pretty-darn-good instructional trainer. Over the years, his practical advice has helped millions of programmers, developers, and network engineers all over the world. He has written more than 100 books. Find William on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WilliamStanekAuthor.
William has been involved in the commercial Internet community since 1991. His core business and technology experience comes from over 11 years of military service. He has substantial experience in developing server technology, encryption, and Internet solutions. He has written many technical white papers and training courses on a wide variety of topics. He frequently serves as a subject matter expert and consultant.
William has an MS with distinction in information systems and a BS in computer science, magna cum laude. He is proud to have served in the Persian Gulf War as a combat crewmember on an electronic warfare aircraft. He flew on numerous combat missions into Iraq and was awarded nine medals for his wartime service, including one of the United States of America's highest flying honors, the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children.
William recently rediscovered his love of the great outdoors. When he's not writing, teaching, or making presentations, he can be found hiking, biking, backpacking, traveling, or trekking in search of adventure.
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William R. Stanek (www.williamstanek.com) lived in Japan from 1985 to 1989. He traveled extensively and made many friends. While living in Japan, he spent much of his free time in Aomori (青森), Hachinohe (八戸), Misawa (三沢), and Tokyo (東京). He misses the wonderful food and drink and the good friends he made. He says, "On break, I traveled all over. On the island of Hokkaidô in Sapporo they have these wonderful Ice Festivals. My favorite thing about spring was the Cherry Blossom Festival. I'd take day trips to Aomori (青森) and Hachinohe (八戸) all the time. While in Japan, I studied kendo, the Japanese language, and Buddhism."
William lived in Europe from 1989 to 1991. During that time, he lived in Germany (mostly) and had several extended stays in the UK and Scotland including deployments to Mildenhall, UK. He spent his time in the UK travelling, and especially enjoyed his visits to Cambridge and London. He's been a football (soccer) fan since he was old enough to kick a ball and especially enjoyed being in Kaiserslautern for the championships. He misses the wonderful food and drink and the good friends he made. He says, "There's nothing like Fridays at the pub or Saturday market."
William lived in Hawaii from 1991 to 1996. During that time, he worked shift-work at Kunia Field Station, attended Hawaii Pacific University and University of Hawaii, and spent a lot of time at the beach. He and his wife's first child was born in Hawaii. William's writing career began in Hawaii when his first book, Electronic Publishing Unleashed, was published in 1995. The runaway success of that book and it's sequel, Web Publishing Unleashed, helped establish him as a leader and innovator in technical writing.
This review is from: Windows 7: The Definitive Guide: The Essential Resource for Professionals and Power Users (Paperback)
The publisher O'reilly is normally the standard on well written technology books, (well in depth well written technology books). This book however was not what it is advertised as. It does not provide you with "everything you need to manage and maintain Windows 7" in fact, it is simply a basic user's reference at best.
Rather than rant however, I will simply point out that the brand new to windows 7 UAC receives one short very brief chapter that fails to cover how to manage the available programs on the start menu for different user accounts on the computer, but devotes nearly half the book to the basic functions of Internet explorer, movemaker and several other generic Microsoft programs that are installed with the OS automatically, (yes the author does tell the reader how to uninstall them).
For the basic user, there are other books that cover the workings of windows 7 in much easier to read detail, and certainly video tutorials online for everything covered within this book. For power users and those of you who know how to change the home page on IE or can change the resolution to your monitor without needing a screen shot to make sense of the menu, there are certainly more detailed titles out there.
Very Disappointing
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This review is from: Windows 7: The Definitive Guide: The Essential Resource for Professionals and Power Users (Paperback)
Windows 7 does have quite a learning curve. There is a tremendous amount of information on Windows 7 (938 pages) in "Windows 7 - The Definitive Review". The small index (20 pages) is not sufficient for such a large volume. I was looking for how to change my mouse from double-click to single-click. I could not find the solution under MOUSE or SINGLE-CLICK or DOUBLE CLICK. Eventually, I found the solution listed by way of FOLDER OPTIONS but not detailed in the index.
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I have been frustrated each time I go to this book for information. I NEVER find the information. It's beyond me how he can write so many words and say so little. Probably my biggest disappointment is the Index. I have NEVER gone to the index and found what I was looking for. I'm a long time user of Microsoft Windows products, so I'm already familiar with most of "how it works" topics, so it amazes me how this author can write much and leave me hanging wanting for more details. I cannot recommend this book.
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