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Microsoft Windows Vista (Video LiveLessons): Mastering the Vista User Experience

by J. Peter Bruzzese

Publisher: Que

Pub Date: February 20, 2008

Print ISBN-10: 0-7686-8243-6

Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7686-8243-4

Running Time: 8 hours 58 minutes 13 seconds

Overview

You have Microsoft Windows Vista…now get the most out of it, faster and more easily than ever before! J. Peter Bruzzese shows you how to maximize your Vista productivity and fun with 100 quick video lessons.

Learn Vista's most powerful features and techniques visually with over 8 hours of video instruction: just watch! You'll master Vista at your own pace–and get specific answers and solutions immediately, whenever you need them!

These practical videos cover Vista's new Aero user interface, security, networking, Internet Explorer 7, Windows Media Player 11, Windows Media Center, mobile computing, administration, backup/recovery, troubleshooting, and plenty more!

For anyone who wants to master Microsoft Windows Vista fast–from novices to experienced "power users" and administrators!

Looking for a better way to master today's rapidly changing technologies? Want expert help, but don't have the time or energy to read a book? Can't find classroom training worth the money? Discover LiveLessons: self-paced, personal video instruction from the world's leading experts.

LiveLessons is an eight-hour video course organized into bite-sized, self-contained sessions–you'll learn key skills in as little as five minutes!
Each session begins with well-defined learning objectives and ends with comprehensive summaries, which help you track your progress.
Follow along as your instructor shows exactly how to get great results in your real-world environment.

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Chapter/Section	Time
Windows Vista LiveLessons: Overview	04:56
1: Getting Started with Vista
Getting Started with Vista: Overview	00:42
An Initial Tour of Vista	02:46
The Welcome Center	03:30
Working with Shortcut Keys	04:43
Altering Your Start Menu	06:39
Changing Taskbar Properties	04:11
The New Windows Explorer	05:03
Mastering Search	07:10
Adding and Removing Metadata	04:31
The Windows Sidebar	04:03
Shutdown Options	04:08
2: Control Panel Applets
Control Panel Applets: Overview	00:31
Working With Your Control Panel	04:10
How to Create a New User	04:15
Data and Time Settings	03:18
System Personalization	08:01
Changing Keyboard and Mouse Options	05:37
Customizing Folder Options	06:19
Install and Uninstall Programs	05:43
Default Programs and AutoPlay	06:56
Protecting Your Family with Parental Controls	08:16
Speech Recognition	04:17
The Ease of Access Center	05:23
Working with Offline Files	09:15
Pen and Input Devices	04:45
Tablet PC Settings	02:05
Setting Up Printers	05:04
Advanced Printer Settings	13:09
Regional and Language Options	05:49
Windows Update Settings	06:02
Power Options	04:10
Windows CardSpace	04:30
3: Security
Security: Overview	00:43
Vista Security Features	04:07
The Security Center	04:10
What is User Account Control?	05:45
Internet Explorer 7: Delete Browsing History	02:27
Internet Explorer 7: Phishing Filter	04:53
What is the Malicious Software Removal Tool?	03:32
Windows Defender	06:21
Windows Firewall Settings	04:35
How to Use EFS (Encrypting File System)	05:35
What is BitLocker Drive Encryption?	04:02
4: Performance Tools
Performance Tools: Overview	00:47
MSCONFIG: The System Configuration Tool	05:47
Using Reliability and Performance Monitor	07:13
Performing a Quick Diagnostic Scan	05:16
Changing Performance Settings	05:26
Viewing System Preferences in Task Manager	05:36
5: Disk Management
Disk Management: Overview	00:41
Backing Up and Restoring Your Entire PC	03:54
Backing Up and Restoring Files	03:35
Working with Previous Versions	03:48
Using Disk Cleanup	04:07
Disk Management Console	04:29
6: Networking
Networking: Overview	00:38
Introduction to the Network and Sharing Center	04:46
Creating New Network Connections	03:31
Using the Network Map	03:00
Sharing Files with Others	07:10
Connecting to Shared Folders	03:12
7: Vista Applications
Vista Applications: Overview	00:50
Using Windows Media Player	06:12
Using Windows Media Center	03:51
Working with DVD Maker	03:51
Using Windows Photo Gallery	03:44
Using Windows Movie Maker	06:37
Windows Mail: Setting Up Your Mail	05:13
Windows Mail: Sending and Receiving Email	04:31
Windows Calendar: Keeping Your Schedule	04:39
Windows Calendar: Multiple Schedules	05:36
Working with Windows Contacts	04:02
Working with Windows Meeting Space	06:31
Internet Explorer 7: Getting Started	04:31
Internet Explorer 7: Multiple Tabs	06:52
Internet Explorer 7: No Add-ons	04:00
Using Windows Fax and Scan	03:24
8: Miscellaneous Tools and Accessories
Miscellaneous Tools and Accessories: Overview	00:36
Using the Snipping Tool	03:45
Changing Audio Based Upon Device	02:21
Using Windows Easy Transfer	05:12
Working with the Command Prompt	07:30
Exploring Microsoft Paint, Notepad, WordPad and Calculator	07:10
9: Vista Administration
Vista Administration: Overview	00:57
An Overview of Computer Management	05:12
Local Users and Groups	07:03
Working with Task Scheduler	06:50
Event Viewer	05:19
Device Manager	04:04
Services	03:39
An Overview of the System Applet	03:04
The Windows Experience Index	04:30
Changing Your Computer Name and Network	05:06
Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop Settings	03:37
Using Remote Desktop	04:02
System Restore Points	05:08
Startup and Recovery Options	05:23
Administrative Command Line Tools	09:01
Windows Recovery Advanced Boot Options	07:11
10: Advanced Vista Topics
Advanced Vista Topics: Overview	00:51
What's New with the Vista Boot Process?	06:18
Installing Windows Vista Step-by-Step	08:00
Creating Your Own Windows PE Boot Disk	11:07
TCP/IP Basics	06:49
TCP/IP Configuration	08:44
The Memory Diagnostics Tool	04:33
UAC and Integrity Levels	03:06
What is ReadyBoost and ReadyDrive Technology?	03:19
Undersatnding NTFS Permissions	09:19
Working with Multiple Local Group Policy Objects	06:00

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