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Title: Windows XP Hacks by Preston Gralla ISBN: 0-596-00511-3 Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates Pub. Date: 22 August, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Book for WinXP Users
Comment: Every version of Windows has its strengths and weaknesses. Windows XP is no exception. It's more stable than previous versions and hence is likely to be around for some time. So you'll probably want to find out how to make this version do your bidding.
Windows XP Hacks, by Preston Gralla, shows you how to do this with 100 tips and hacks. Tips are grouped into the chapters and clearly named so that you find the appropriate one.
The chapter on networking has been quite helpful on optimizing my home wireless network. And the section on how to setup the XP Professional mini web server (IIS) will be useful for testing. Getting rid of Microsoft desktop icons that "can't" be removed is also dealt with. Improved use of the disk defragger applet is also covered.
This book is a really useful collection of tips for the expert and power user. If you are a new user, find another book. Some of the tips involve Registry tweaks and this is not recommended for new users.
Rating: 4
Summary: Windows XP Hacks reviewed
Comment: The book is intended for those of us that prefer to tamper with or 'improve' the basic Windows XP package. I would say that target audience should range from those who are more knowledgeable than just opening Windows Explorer and surfing around to those who are hardcore 'tweak geeks' like myself who just have to find a way to make everything run faster, smoother and with minimal work.
Windows XP Hacks is very well thought out from beginning to end: it takes you from tweaking the start up and boot up screen, to making file surfing easier, to internet usage and finally exploring registry hacking.
The language used in the book never comes across as dry or 'techy', I never felt as though I was being schooled, rather I was being talked with about hacking XP, which promotes user friendliness and immediately puts the novice reader at ease and in a frame of mind to continue reading. The information provided on tweaking XP will initiate someone from entry level to a full fledged tweaker. Hardcore 'geeks' will find some new tidbits of information in the book, but it will benefit the entry level and mid level computer enthusiast the most. The tips are very well explained and some are further enhanced with illustrations which always make things even easier.
All in all, this is a great read and a definite tool for those willing to get down and dirty with Windows XP.
Rating: 5
Summary: Best book about XP!
Comment: I thought I knew everything there was to know about XP --- was I wrong! I've found something new on every page of this book. There's stuff about hacking the interface, wireless networks, keeping yourself safe on the Internet, cool email tricks, startup and shutdown...Even the toughest hacks are easy to follow, so it's not just for techies. And with each hack, you also learn how to apply it to other things, so you can figure out new hacks of your own. This is the best book I've bought on XP. I'd recommend it to anybody.
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Title: Wireless Hacks by Rob Flickenger ISBN: 0596005598 Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates Pub. Date: 15 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Windows XP Annoyances by David A. Karp ISBN: 0596004168 Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates Pub. Date: 08 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Google Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools by Tara Calishain, Rael Dornfest ISBN: 0596004478 Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates Pub. Date: 01 February, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: PC Annoyances by Steve Bass ISBN: 0596005938 Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates Pub. Date: 14 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Hacking TiVo: The Expansion, Enhancement and Development Starter Kit with CD-ROM by Jeff Keegan ISBN: 0764543369 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: October, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.99 |
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