From a Microsoft MVP, who is also the savvy creator of Tweaks.com, comes this ultimate collection of Windows 8 workarounds. Steve Sinchak takes you way beyond default system settings, deep under the hood of Windows 8, down to the hidden gems that let you customize your Windows 8 system like you wouldn't believe. From helping you customize the appearance to setting up home networking, sharing media, and squeezing every ounce of performance out of the OS, this book delivers. Get ready to rock and roll with Windows 8!
Start tweaking and make Windows 8 your own with Windows 8 Tweaks.
Key Features
- Uncovers hidden gems to help you get the most out of Windows 8.
- Bypasses the default system settings to show you how to customize the login and start screens, unlock hidden settings, supercharge your network speed, get rid of features you hate, and more.
- Provides over 400 pages of workarounds and tweaks, including many high-level ones for you hotshot techies who really love to reshape an OS and make it your own.
- Offers expert guidance and insight from author Steve Sinchak, a Microsoft MVP and creator of Tweaks.com.
Contents
Part I Getting Started with Windows 8
- Chapter 1 Selecting the Right Edition
- Chapter 2 Installing Windows 8
- Chapter 3 Windows 8 Basics
- Chapter 4 Safe Tweaking
- Summary 50
Part II Customizing Windows 8
- Chapter 5 Customizing the Startup
- Chapter 6 Customizing User Navigation
- Chapter 7 Personalizing the Desktop
- Chapter 8 Customizing the Appearance of the Windows Interface
- Chapter 9 Fine-Tuning File Explorer
- Chapter 10 Personalizing Internet Explorer
- Chapter 11 Customizing Windows Media
Part III Increasing Your System's Performance
- Chapter 12 Analyzing Your System
- Chapter 13 Speeding Up the System Boot
- Chapter 14 Speeding Up the Log-On Process
- Chapter 15 Speeding Up Windows Explorer
- Chapter 16 Optimizing Core Windows Components
- Chapter 17 Optimizing Your Network
Part IV Securing Windows
- Chapter 18 Windows Security
- Chapter 19 Internet Security
- Chapter 20 Protecting Your Privacy
- Index
About the Authors
- Steve Sinchak runs Advanced PC Media LLC, a web development firm that operates Tweaks.com and other websites geared towards computer enthusiasts. He also works as a systems engineer for a financial services company, and has received nine Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) awards for his contributions to the Windows community.
Book Details
- Paperback: 408 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1118172779
- ISBN-13: 978-1118172773
- Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
- List Price: $29.99