50 Fast Windows XP Techniques

Keith Underdahl is an interface designer, electronic publisher, multimedia specialist, and technology author. His experience ranges from publishing historic texts on CD--ROM for various platforms to editing a motorcycle magazine. He is also the author of Adobe (R) Premiere (R) For Dummies (R) and coauthor of the Internet Bible, 2nd Edition, both published by Wiley.

Preface. Acknowledgments. Chapter 1: Taking Command of Windows XP. Technique 1:Managing User Accounts. Technique 2: Controlling Startup Items. Technique 3: Changing the Way Files Open. Technique 4: Tracking Errors and Events. Technique 5:Managing Memory. Chapter 2: Customizing Windows XP's Interface. Technique 6: Switching Between New Interface and Classic. Technique 7: Enhancing the Taskbar. Technique 8:Making Your Own Screen Saver. Technique 9:Making Windows XP Accessible. Technique 10: Tweaking Your Interface with TweakUI. Technique 11: Skinning Your Windows. Technique 12: Exploring Windows Your Own Way. Chapter 3: Boosting Window XP's Performance. Technique 13: Tuning--Up Hard Drive Performance. Technique 14: Creating Multiple Partitions. Technique 15: Stretching Laptop Battery Life. Technique 16: Seeing Double with Dual Monitors. Technique 17:Managing System Services. Chapter 4: Maintaining Your System in Top Condition. Technique 18: Using System Restore Points. Technique 19:Making Regular Backups. Technique 20: Running in Safe Mode. Technique 21: Installing the Recovery Console. Technique 22: Adding Hardware. Chapter 5: Managing Your Network. Technique 23: Configuring Your Network. Technique 24: Sharing Your Internet Connection. Technique 25: Networking with a Macintosh. Technique 26: Using Wireless Networking. Technique 27: Sharing Files. Technique 28: Sharing Printers. Technique 29: Running Your Own Web Site. Technique 30: Diagnosing Network Problems. Chapter 6: Tightening Up Security. Technique 31:Managing Passwords. Technique 32: Controlling File Access. Technique 33: Updating Windows Software. Technique 34: Guarding Your System Against Viruses. Technique 35: Protecting Your Internet Connection with Firewalls. Technique 36: Encrypting Files. Technique 37: Permanently Remove Files from Your Hard Drive. Technique 38: Squashing Pop--Ups. Technique 39:Managing the Cookie Monster. Technique 40: Finding and Destroying Spyware. Technique 41: Safeguarding E--mail in Outlook Express. Chapter 7: Mastering Digital Media. Technique 42: Stocking and Managing Your Music Jukebox. Technique 43: Creating Home Movies. Technique 44:Working with Digital Photographs. Technique 45: Turning Windows Media Player into a DVD Player. Technique 46: Building a Home Media Server. Chapter 8: Using Windows XP Add--Ons. Technique 47: Communicating with Windows Messenger. Technique 48: Using PowerToys for Windows XP. Technique 49: Using Windows Fun Packs. Technique 50: Using Microsoft Plus! Appendix A: Windows XP Keyboard Commands. Appendix B: Web Sites Mentioned in this Book. Index. About the Author. Colophon.