CNET Do-It-Yourself Windows Vista Projects (Cnet Do-It-Yourself)

the long version

Take Windows Vista to new horizonsNow you can get the most out of Microsoft's revolutionary new operating system with the practical and entertaining projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to do all kinds of cool things with Windows Vista, like create CDs and DVDs, set up a virtual meeting room, improve your PC's performance, solve home networking problems, recover lost files, and more. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself Windows Vista Projects, you'll reach new levels of fun and productivity. Create a custom Windows SidebarWatch TV on your PC and record your favorite showsEnable speech recognitionCreate your own movie and burn it to a DVDSynchronize your PC with other computers and devicesSchedule automatic backups for your dataTurn your PC into a GPS deviceAnd much more