Big Book of Windows Hacks

Big Book of Windows Hacks
Author: Preston Gralla
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 655
Release: 2007
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0596528353

This useful book gives Windows power users everything they need to get the most out of their operating system, its related applications, and its hardware.

Big Book of Apple Hacks

Big Book of Apple Hacks
Author: Chris Seibold
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2008
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0596529821

The Big Book of Apple Hacks offers a grab bag of tips, tricks and hacks to get the most out of Mac OS X Leopard, as well as the new line of iPods, iPhone, and Apple TV. With 125 entirely new hacks presented in step-by-step fashion, this practical book is for serious Apple computer and gadget users who really want to take control of these systems. Many of the hacks take you under the hood and show you how to tweak system preferences, alter or add keyboard shortcuts, mount drives and devices, and generally do things with your operating system and gadgets that Apple doesn't expect you to do. - Publisher.

PC Hacks

PC Hacks
Author: Jim Aspinwall
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2005
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0596007485

Covering both Windows and Linux, 'PC Hacks' combines the Hacks series style with popular computing hardware, including advice on reusing an old PC to off-load work from newer systems as well as ways to prevent security hacks.

Windows 7 Annoyances

Windows 7 Annoyances
Author: David A. Karp
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 723
Release: 2010-04-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 144939065X

Windows 7 may be faster and more stable than Vista, but it's a far cry from problem-free. David A. Karp comes to the rescue with the latest in his popular Windows Annoyances series. This thorough guide gives you the tools you need to fix the troublesome parts of this operating system, plus the solutions, hacks, and timesaving tips to make the most of your PC. Streamline Windows Explorer, improve the Search tool, eliminate the Green Ribbon of Death, and tame User Account Control prompts Explore powerful Registry tips and tools, and use them to customize every aspect of Windows and solve its shortcomings Squeeze more performance from your hardware with solutions for your hard disk, laptop battery, CPU, printers, and more Stop crashes, deal with stubborn hardware and drivers, fix video playback issues, and troubleshoot Windows when it won't start Protect your stuff with permissions, encryption, and shadow copies Secure and speed up your wireless network, fix networking woes, make Bluetooth functional, and improve your Web experience Get nearly all of the goodies in 7 Ultimate, no matter which edition you have "Blunt, honest, and awesome." --Aaron Junod, Manager, Integration Systems at Evolution Benefits "This could be the best [money] you've ever spent." --Jon Jacobi, PC World "To use Windows is to be annoyed -- and this book is the best way to solve any annoyance you come across. It's the most comprehensive and entertaining guide you can get for turning Windows into an operating system that's a pleasure to use." --Preston Gralla, author of Windows Vista in a Nutshell, and Computerworld contributing editor

Big Book of Apple Hacks

Big Book of Apple Hacks
Author: Chris Seibold
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2008-04-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 144934352X

Bigger in size, longer in length, broader in scope, and even more useful than our original Mac OS X Hacks, the new Big Book of Apple Hacks offers a grab bag of tips, tricks and hacks to get the most out of Mac OS X Leopard, as well as the new line of iPods, iPhone, and Apple TV. With 125 entirely new hacks presented in step-by-step fashion, this practical book is for serious Apple computer and gadget users who really want to take control of these systems. Many of the hacks take you under the hood and show you how to tweak system preferences, alter or add keyboard shortcuts, mount drives and devices, and generally do things with your operating system and gadgets that Apple doesn't expect you to do. The Big Book of Apple Hacks gives you: Hacks for both Mac OS X Leopard and Tiger, their related applications, and the hardware they run on or connect to Expanded tutorials and lots of background material, including informative sidebars "Quick Hacks" for tweaking system and gadget settings in minutes Full-blown hacks for adjusting Mac OS X applications such as Mail, Safari, iCal, Front Row, or the iLife suite Plenty of hacks and tips for the Mac mini, the MacBook laptops, and new Intel desktops Tricks for running Windows on the Mac, under emulation in Parallels or as a standalone OS with Bootcamp The Big Book of Apple Hacks is not only perfect for Mac fans and power users, but also for recent -- and aspiring -- "switchers" new to the Apple experience. Hacks are arranged by topic for quick and easy lookup, and each one stands on its own so you can jump around and tweak whatever system or gadget strikes your fancy. Pick up this book and take control of Mac OS X and your favorite Apple gadget today!

Network Security Hacks

Network Security Hacks
Author: Andrew Lockhart
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 478
Release: 2007
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0596527632

This edition offers both new and thoroughly updated hacks for Linux, Windows, OpenBSD, and Mac OS X servers that not only enable readers to secure TCP/IP-based services, but helps them implement a good deal of clever host-based security techniques as well.

Windows XP Hacks

Windows XP Hacks
Author: Preston Gralla
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780596005115

Offering the tips, tools, and bottled know-how to get under the hood of Windows XP, this book won't make anyone feel like a dummy. It covers both XP Home and XP Pro editions.

Google Hacks

Google Hacks
Author: Tara Calishain
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780596004477

Explains how to take advantage of Google's user interface, discussing how to filter results, use Google's special services, integrate Google applications into a Web site or Weblog, write information retrieval programs, and play games.

Access Hacks

Access Hacks
Author: Ken Bluttman
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2005
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0596009240

Subtitle on cover: Tips and tools for wrangling your data.