Windows Xp Hacks Mods For Dummies

Author : Woody Leonhard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-09-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780471775348

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Windows XP Hacks & Mods For Dummies by Woody Leonhard Pdf

Ever feel as though Windows XP was running YOU, instead of the other way around? Maybe it's time to show Windows who's boss. Make it run YOUR way. Get rid of the stuff that doesn't help you do what you want to do. Soup up security so you're better protected against spyware and other nasties. Find things faster with more efficient searches. Woody Leonhard shows you exactly how to do it in Windows XP Hacks & Mods For Dummies. Don't let the word "hack" intimidate you. Woody walks you through every suggested adjustment step by step. He even provides plenty of explanation about what's involved and what tools you need. Windows XP Hacks & Mods For Dummies even gives you a convenient list of common hacks you should avoid because they don’t accomplish much. You'll discover how to: Eliminate the annoying features that came pre-installed on your PC Speed up your system performance Pin programs, folders, files, and Web pages so they appear on your Start menu Launch applications more quickly Boost the performance of your favorite games Get the most from your iPod and Windows Media Player Navigate peer-to-peer file sharing safely Find free virus protection In the fun and friendly Dummies style, Woody Leonhard gives you tons of helpful advice to make your relationship with Windows XP a lot more rewarding.

Author : Danny Briere,Pat Hurley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005-09-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780471778226

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Wireless Network Hacks and Mods For Dummies by Danny Briere,Pat Hurley Pdf

Fun projects and valuable content join forces to enable readers to turn their wireless home network into a high-performance wireless infrastructure capable of entertainment networking and even home automation Step-by-step instructions help readers find, buy, and install the latest and greatest wireless equipment The authors are home tech gurus and offer detailed discussion on the next-generation wireless gear that will move the wireless LAN beyond computers and into telephony, entertainment, home automation/control, and even automotive networking The number of wireless LAN users in North America is expected to grow from 4.2 million current users to more than 31 million by 2007

Author : Woody Leonhard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118052099

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Windows Home Server For Dummies by Woody Leonhard Pdf

If you work in an office, you probably don’t lose much sleep worrying about whether your files are safe if your PC melts down. Company IT departments handle those things for business networks. But how about all those precious photos, address lists, the family genealogy, and everything else that lives on your home network? Windows Home Server can save the day if one of your personal PCs hiccups, and Windows Home Server For Dummies serves up all the stuff you need to know to put it to work. Forget everything you’ve heard about previous versions of Windows Server; this all-new variation has been designed for people who don’t wear white lab coats or pocket protectors. Woody Leonhard has tested it and it passed with flying colors. If you have a home or small business network, this book shows you how Windows Home Server helps you Share files among all the PCs in your home Access your files from anywhere Make regular backups automatically Store files securely Play music, TV shows, or movies on your Xbox Share multimedia across your network Keep your virus protection and system upgrades up to date Get regular reports on the overall health of your network Windows Home Server For Dummies provides sage advice on choosing a version of Windows Home Server, installing it, setting up users and passwords, using remote access, scheduling automatic scans and backups, and having fun with multimedia. Trust Woody— you’ll sleep better.

Author : John Rizzo
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470006917

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Mac mini Hacks and Mods For Dummies by John Rizzo Pdf

Starting at $499, the diminutive Mac mini-2.5 inches tall, 6.5 inches wide, and 2.9 pounds-is expected to become Apple's bestselling computer, with projected shipments of 100,000 units a month This book offers several projects-some easy, some more challenging-to help people tweak, modify, and transform a Mac mini Modest modifications include creating a Mac mini home theater, an appliance controller, and a travel kit; other more complex (but very cool!) mods require wielding a soldering iron Offers detailed, illustrated step-by-step instructions-including how to open the Mac mini, keep track of pieces, and avoid damage-that enable even novice tinkerers to complete the projects

Author : Danny Briere,Hurley,Edward Ferris
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-05
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780471929390

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Wireless Home Networking For Dummies by Danny Briere,Hurley,Edward Ferris Pdf

Get hooked up without getting tangled up in cords, wires, cables or techno mumbo. With Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, you can go wireless without going mad. It shows you how to plan, install, secure, and use a wireless home network for PCs or Macs. See how easy it is to share your Internet connection, files, folders, printers, and other peripherals. Put your gaming console on your wireless network and play multiuser computer games—­even online. With lots of helpful diagrams, screen shots, and step-by-step instructions, this guide: Gives you the info you need to make wise wireless buying and connecting decisions Covers the latest security issues and hardware as well as today's wireless standards, including Wi-Fi/802.11 (a, b, g, e, and i), Bluetooth, UWB (Universal Wide Band), WiMAX, and ZigBee Tells you how to use an inexpensive networking kit to connect your gaming console to a broadband Internet connection and speed up your commands; that’s often a matter of virtual life and death Discusses alternatives to wireless networking, including Bluetooth, HPNA, and Home Plug Learn how to network your entertainment center for all kinds of options. Whether you have a $300 TV set or a $25,000 home theater system, you can wireless enable almost any type of A/V equipment. Then you can use your PC to store audio and video tracks for playback on your TV and through your stereo, stream movies from the Internet and play them on your big screen, load pictures from your digital camera on your PC and view them on the TV, and more. This book will show you how to make your home entertainment system much more entertaining, with: Info on plugging into wireless with wireless A/V adapters The latest on wireless media servers like the Sonos Music System The scoop on the ultimate home theater PC (HTPC) that plays CDs and DVDs, acts as a PVR (personal video recorder); lets you play video games on the big screen, and more Tips for buying wireless bridges, along with some specific products and their Web sites Find out about how to go wireless wherever you go, with info on public wireless hot spots and types of free and for-pay networks. Delve into the whole-home wireless revolution and see how you can add smart home devices to your network, connect to your car or your home security video monitors, use your cell phone as a remote control, and more. Wireless Home Networking For Dummies even gives you a look into the not-so-distant future and the wireless wonders in the works!

Author : Danny Briere,Pat Hurley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780470411896

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Home Theater For Dummies by Danny Briere,Pat Hurley Pdf

Overwhelmed with big screen TV and home theater audio options? What do you need to build the perfect home theater experience? Home Theater For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to plan a home theater system and choose components that fit your budget and your room. Beginning with the most basic information, this guide helps you choose what you need and put it all together. It explains DLP, 3LCD, HDMI, DTV, and HDTV so you can talk intelligently with salespeople at the electronics store. You’ll find out about Blu-ray, explore HD and satellite radio options, and see how to incorporate a Wii, Xbox, or Playstation 3 into your set-up. Learn to: Choose among plasma, LCD, and projection TVs Know the difference between digital TV and HDTV Assess and choose an LCD TV, a new 3D TV, or an HD radio Set up your audio system and TV for maximum performance Use a Media Center or Home Theater PC Fine-tune your system and add cool touches such as accessing home theater content from your cell phone Explore HD and satellite radio options, CD players, DVD-Audio disks, and options for old cassettes and vinyl Set up your system with the proper cables for each component, or learn what it takes to go wireless Calibrate your video with a calibration disk, an optical comparator, or a DVD containing THX Optimizer Get the perfect home theater experience by following the expert tips and techniques presented in Home Theater For Dummies, 3rd Edition. You’ll be watching movies and listening to audio in no time!

Author : Danny Briere,Pat Hurley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470096734

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HDTV For Dummies by Danny Briere,Pat Hurley Pdf

Provides information on what a HDTV is, how to choose one, how to connect it to other equipment, programming choices, and adding accessories.

Author : Danny Briere,Pat Hurley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-09
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781118051740

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Smart Homes For Dummies by Danny Briere,Pat Hurley Pdf

Do you long to listen to your favorite CD from anywhere in your house? To set up a wireless network so you can access the Internet in any room? To install an iron-clad security system? To fire up the coffee pot while you’re still asleep and wake up with automated lighting? Smart home technology can help you do just that! Smart Homes For Dummies, Third Edition, shows you how easy it can be to create and live in a cutting-edge, fully connected home—without breaking your bank account. With this user-friendly guide, you’ll discover all the latest trends and gadgets in home networking, automation, and control that will help you make life more enjoyable and comfortable for your entire family. We help you plan for things such as flat-screen TVs, intercom systems, whole-home audio systems, gaming consoles, and satellite systems. We talk about your wiring (and wireless) options and introduce you to the latest technologies, such as VoIP and Bluetooth. You’ll see how to: Build your home network on a budget Turn your home into an entertainment center Access the Internet from any room Get VoIP on your phone network Boost in-home wireless and cell phone signals Connect your computer to your TV Secure your home and property Increase your home’s resale value Avoid common networking pitfalls And much, much more Complete with a resource list for more information and neat toys of the future, Smart Homes For Dummies is your plain-English, twenty-first century guide to a fully wired home!

Author : Preston Gralla
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005-02-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780596553203

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Windows XP Hacks by Preston Gralla Pdf

A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition covers the XP operating system from start to finish. Among the multitude of topics addressed, this must-have resource includes extensive coverage of hot-button issues such as: security web browsing controlling the control panel removing uninstallable XP components pop-up ads You'll also find timesaving hacks for file distribution; digital media, such as iTunes; and high-visibility web software, services, and exploits that have emerged since the book's last edition. Each hack in the book can be read easily in just a few minutes, saving countless hours of searching for the right answer.Now completely revised and updated to cover Service Pack 2 (SP2), the second edition of this bestseller carefully breaks down the new features that come with SP2, including IE pop-up blocker, Windows Firewall, and the new wireless client.Written by Preston Gralla, the compact and affordable Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition provides direct, hands-on solutions that can be applied to the challenges facing XP beginners, as well as the more experienced power user. Each year, Windows XP is pre-installed on 90 million PCs worldwide, making it the world's most popular operating system.

Author : Arthur James Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2492 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Bibliography, National
ISBN : UOM:39015066099238

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The British National Bibliography by Arthur James Wells Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCSD:31822034363259

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The Publishers Weekly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Woody Leonhard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 595 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780764596179

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Windows XP Timesaving Techniques For Dummies by Woody Leonhard Pdf

Computers were supposed to save us time, but Windows XP users know how often the opposite seems to be true. What if you could get a list of shortcuts that would save you time every single day? Windows XP Timesaving Techniques For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes 70 of them, great tips and tricks that make Windows work faster, more reliably, and more like the way you work. Collected and tested by Windows guru Woody Leonhard, these timesavers are organized into groups of related tasks so you can quickly find the ones that will help you at any given time. You can set up your desktop and launch your programs in the way that makes sense for you, take back control of the Internet and e-mail, manage your music and visual media, and protect your system in a few simple steps. You’ll find no-nonsense advice on Eliminating irritating programs that start automatically Speeding up the restart or shutdown process Streamlining searches, the Start menu, and Outlook Express Strengthening your firewall and zapping scumware Adjusting your monitor to reduce eyestrain Reducing download time for photos Enhancing the performance of your network Making online shopping faster as well as safer Scheduling maintenance chores to run while you sleep From the most basic to somewhat advanced tricks designed for power users, this grocery list of timesavers has something for every Windows XP user— including you!

Author : Preston Gralla
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Microsoft Windows (Computer file)
ISBN : OCLC:182864271

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Windows XP Hacks by Preston Gralla Pdf

Author : A. Rathbone
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004-09-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 141767668X

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Windows Xp for Dummies by A. Rathbone Pdf

Demonstrates the operating system's updated features, covering customizing, configuration, networking, maintenance, security, and troubleshooting.

Author : Andy Rathbone
Publisher : For Dummies
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001-09-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0764508938

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Windows XP For Dummies by Andy Rathbone Pdf

Windows XP is the most powerful of Microsoft’s Windows software – software that’s been updated many times since starting to breathe in January 1985. XP is short for Experience, but Microsoft calls it Windows XP to give it a more modern-day, "at-this-happening-moment" sound. Someday, sometime, something in Windows XP will eventually leave you scratching your head. No other program brings so many buttons, bars, and babble to the screen. Windows XP For Dummies is for everyone who has a clue about what they want to do with their computers. Bypassing the technical hoopla, this friendly reference comes to the rescue when Windows XP stumps you or when you're feeling spunky and want to dig into deeper details of the ever-popular operating system. In either case, you can expect to pick up information on Finding the file you saved or downloaded yesterday Moving those little windows around on the screen with the mouse Making Windows XP run like your older versions of Windows Starting and closing programs by clicking the mouse button Making Windows XP work again when it’s misbehaving Beginning with the basics, this book explains all the Windows XP stuff that everybody thinks they already know – until the program starts tossing them stumbling blocks. Windows XP For Dummies clears the way to Navigating the new Start menu and taskbar with ease Setting up a secure Internet connection Having a good time with digital photos, music, and videos Personalizing XP for each member of your family Fixing common problems using System Restore and online resources Most people meet up with Windows XP by something other than choice. Their new computer probably came with a version already installed; maybe the workplace introduced a Windows XP update; or perhaps the latest version of their favorite program required Windows XP. Any in case, Windows XP For Dummies helps you adjust easily to the new Windows kid in town – and even enjoy his company!