Windows XP: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks 2nd Edition

Description

* Organized in ten chapters, with ten tasks per chapter, this full-color guide delivers 100 techniques to help Windows users work faster and smarter
  
* Updated to cover the new features available with Service Pack 2, including the Windows Firewall and other security enhancements, wireless options, and the revamped Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player
  
* Full-color screen shots, numbered, step-by-step instructions, and an irresistible price make this book a must for visually oriented Windows users who want to take their skills to the next level

CONTENTS:

1. Make Windows XP Faster and More Efficient.

  
#1 Create Shortcuts for Your Favorite Programs.

  
#2 Transfer Your Settings from an Old Computer.

  
#3 Adjust Visual Effects for Best Performance.

  
#4 Ensure Windows XP Is Optimized for Programs.

  
#5 Adjust a Program's Priority for Better Performance.

  
#6 Turn Off Confirmation for Deleted Files.

  
#7 Hear an Alert When You Press the Caps Lock Key.

  
#8 Force Windows XP to Use Less Disk Space.

  
#9 Disable Fast User Switching.

  
#10 Display a Network Folder as a Disk Drive on Your Computer.

  2. Set Up Windows XP the Way You Want.

  
#11 Pin an Item to Your Start Menu.

  
#12 Remove an Item from Your Start Menu.

  
#13 Change the Number of Programs on Your Start Menu.

  
#14 Show Control Panel as a Menu on Your Start Menu.

  
#15 Create a Custom Program Access Configuration.

  
#16 Schedule Automatic Updates.

  
#17 Synchronize Your System Time.

  
#18 Customize Your Desktop Icons.

  
#19 Make Your Desktop Icons Easier to See.

  3. Enrich Your Media Experience.

  
#20 Customize a Media Folder by Applying a Template.

  
#21 Publish Your Images to a Web Site.

  
#22 Open Your Images for Editing by Default.

  
#23 Compress Your Image Files.

  
#24 Add Your Own Notes to an Image.

  
#25 Add Sounds to Windows XP Events.

  
#26 Activate the Mini Player Toolbar.

  
#27 Adjust Playback Setting for Audio and Video.

  
#28 Disable CD Recording.

  
#29 Enable Parental Control for DVDs.

  4. Get the Most Out of Your Files and Folders.

  
#30 Open Your Files and Folders with a Single Click.

  
#31 Open a File with a Different Program.

  
#32 Add Destinations to Your Send To Menu.

  
#33 Protect a File by Making it Read-only.

  
#34 Make Your File Searches Run Faster.

  
#35 Move Your My Documents Folder.

  
#36 Back Up Files to a Recordable CD.

  
#37 Change the Default Action for a File Type.

  
#38 Work with Network Files Offline.

  
#39 Interrupt Printing a File.

  5. Maximize Your Internet Connections.

  
#40 Connect to the Internet Automatically.

  
#41 Add an Alternate ISP Phone Number.

  
#42 Dial Using Area Code Rules.

  
#43 Dial a Number to Access an Outside Line.

  
#44 Turn Off Your Modem's Sounds.

  
#45 Share Your Connection on the Network.

  
#46 Disconnect Automatically After Your Computer Has Been Idle.

  
#47 See an Alert when Your Broadband Connection Has a Problem.

  6. Enhance Internet Security and Privacy.

  
#48 Protect Your Computer from Internet Intruders.

  
#49 Prevent Ads from Appearing on Your Computer.

  
#50 Guard Your Internet Passwords.

  
#51 Restrict Internet Content.

  
#52 Set the Web Security Level.

  
#53 Thwart E-mail Viruses by Reading Messages in Text.

  
#54 Thwart Web Bugs by Blocking Images in Messages.

  
#55 Maximize Your E-mail Security.

  
#56 Prevent Outlook Express from Sending a Read Receipt.

  
#57 Block People Whose Messages You Do Not Want.

  
#58 Block Spam Messages.

  
#59 Password-Protect Your Outlook Express Identity.

  
#60 Play Internet Media Safely.

  
#61 Play Internet Media Privately.

  7. Unleash the Power of Internet Explorer.

  
#62 Customize the Links Bar for Easier Surfing.

  
#63 Save an Image to Your Computer.

  
#64 Turn Off Web Page Sounds and Animations.

  
#65 Search from the Address Bar.

  
#66 Set Up Another Search Engine for Address Bar Searching.

  
#67 Remove Saved Addresses from the Address Bar.

  
#68 Block Pop-up Ads.

  8. Make E-mail Easier.

  
#69 Go to Your Inbox Automatically.

  
#70 Change How Often You Check for Messages.

  
#71 Leave Your Messages on the Server.

  
#72 Change Your Message Priority.

  
#73 Create an E-mail Distribution List.

  
#74 Change the Location of Your Message Store.

  
#75 Archive Your Old Messages.

  
#76 Create a Backup Copy of Your Address Book.

  
#77 Identify Unknown Senders.

  
#78 Exchange Electronic Business Cards.

  9. Enhance Your Computer’s Security and Privacy.

  
#79 Add a Password to Your User Account.

  
#80 Require Ctrl+Alt+Delete Before Logging On.

  
#81 Switch to Advanced File Permissions.

  
#82 Protect Your Files with Advanced File Permissions.

  
#83 Protect Your Shared Network Files.

  
#84 Encrypt Confidential Files and Folders.

  
#85 Prevent Access to Your Computer with a Screen Saver.

  
#86 Prevent Others from Starting Your Computer.

  
#87 Clear Your List of Recently Used Documents.

  
#88 Clear Your List of Recently Viewed Media Files.

  
#89 Prevent Malicious Code from Running.

  10. Extend Your System with PowerToys for Windows XP.

  
#90 Download and Install PowerToys.

  
#91 Tweak Windows XP with Tweak UI.

  
#92 Switch Programs with Alt-Tab Replacement.

  
#93 Quickly Access the Command Prompt.

  
#94 Resize Pictures with Image Resizer.

  
#95 View Multiple Desktops Simultaneously.

  
#96 Create a CD Slide Show.

  
#97 Create a Web Page Slide Show.

  
#98 Magnify Your Screen with Taskbar Magnifier.

  
#99 Perform Advanced Calculations.

  
#100 Take Webcam Pictures at Regular Intervals.

  Appendix: Windows XP Keyboard Shortcuts.