Windows Vista: The L Line, The Express Line to Learning

Michael Meskers

John Wiley & Sons, May 21, 2007 - Computers - 517 pages

Get on the fast track to mastering Vista


Want to join the move to Microsoft's new Windows Vista? Whether it's for home or business, you can make the transition painlessly with this easy-to-follow guide. Gain solid skills as you progress from station to station in a series of clear-cut tutorials on new Vista tools. Learn how to customize your desktop, go wireless, set security, and more. The last stop? Become a Vista power user and see where you can go. Start the journey today on The L Line.
* Select the right Vista edition or upgrade for your needs
* Browse the new interface
* Master indexing, searching, and security in Vista
* Create CDs, DVDs, and file libraries

All aboard for valuable online extras

Visit the L Line Web site at www.wiley/com/go/thelline for valuable online supplementary materials:
* Test bank with challenging review questions
* PowerPoint(r) slides with chapter outlines
* Practice exam answers

Along The L Line
* Complete tutorial coverage
* Ample illustrations and examples
* Real-world applications and hints for avoiding pitfalls
* Practice exams that help you evaluate your progress

Contents

• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Chapter 1 Installing Windows Vista: 1
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Chapter 2 Using the Windows Vista Desktop: 35
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Chapter 3 Welcome to Internet Explorer 7: 85
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Chapter 4 Security Privacy and Parental Controls in Windows Vista: 135
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Chapter 5 Working More Efficiently with Applications Files and Folders: 195
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Chapter 6 Working with Vistas Free Tools: 235
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Chapter 7 Connecting to the Outside World: 277
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Chapter 8 Adding And Removing Additional Programs and Devices with Vista: 339
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Chapter 9 Working with Digital Media: 365
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Chapter 10 Maximizing Your Windows Power and Performance: 399
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Chapter 11 Keeping Up Backing Up Disaster and Recovery: 427
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Chapter 12 Getting Help and Support: 461
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Appendix A The Practice Exam Answers: 481
• The L Line The Express Line to Learning Index: 497

About the author

Michael Meskers is Professor of Technology at New York City's New School University, where he has taught for the past ten years. He also has many years of experience as an Executive Coach and holds certifications in Management and Seminar facilitation. His eclectic background as teacher, lecturer, linguist, and well-traveled student (having worked and studied for significant periods in four countries) brings a unique global sensibility to his take on the latest in digital technology.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Windows Vista: The L Line, The Express Line to Learning; Volume 5 of The L Line: The Express Line To Learning
• Author: Michael Meskers
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2007
• ISBN: 0470140046, 9780470140048
• Length: 517 pages
• Subjects: Computers / Operating Systems / Windows Server