Buy and Download - Oreilly Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks 2nd Edition Nov 2004 eBook

In an ideal world, an operating system would do its job in the
background, while you did yours in the foreground. In reality,
though, operating systems often get in the way, fouling up the process
at the most inopportune times. And Windows XP is no exception.
O'Reilly's popular series for customizing and troubleshooting Windows
once again comes to the rescue with Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks.
Offering dozens of on-target tips, workarounds, and warnings, Windows
XP Annoyances for Geeks allows users to improve their overall
experience with the Windows XP operating system in every way possible.
You'll learn how to use the Registry Editor; how to customize the
interface beyond Microsoft's own intentions; and how to master
Windows' built-in networking capabilities, including advanced
technologies such as Internet Connection sharing, Remote Desktop
sharing, and virtual private networking. And now, with this updated
edition, you can also expect detailed coverage of the newly released
Service Pack 2 (SP2) technology. SP2 is designed to make your work
with the Windows XP operating system even easier and safer by
providing superior protection against viruses, hacker, and worms.
Among the core SP2 components covered in Windows XP Annoyances for
Geeks are Windows Firewall, Pop-up Blocker for Internet Explorer, and
the new Windows Security Center. David Karp, veteran author of
several titles in the Windows Annoyances series, is behind the wheel
of this comprehensive guide, as well. Karp points out numerous SP2-
related quirks and unaccountable behaviors that are guaranteed to
increase your level of perplexity and frustration. By recognizing
these shortcomings, Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks arms you with the
knowledge to overcome them. Karp leaves no stone unturned in
providing the ultimate resource for the ever-expanding Windows XP
market. As a result, you'll be able to seize complete control of the
Windows XP operating system--instead of the other way around.

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