Contents at a Glance
I Two Dozen Easy and Essential Windows Tweaks
3 Indispensable Interface Tweaks
II Even More Ways to Make Windows Safe and Secure
8 Configuring Internet Security
9 Maintaining Your Privacy on the Web
III Getting the Most Out of User Accounts
10 Tweaking Windows for Safe and Fun Family Use
12 Taking Advantage of the Administrator Account
IV Tuning Windows Performance
15 Streamlining the Start Menu
16 Speeding Up Your Web Surfing
V Customizing the Interface
19 Useful and Fun Interface Mods
VI Playing with Media
VII Hacking the File System
23 Handy File and Folder Tweaks
27 Customizing the File System
VIII Taking Networks to a New Level
28 Working with Network Computers
29 Tightening Network Security
31 Tweaking Wireless Connections
IX Modding Programs
X Tools for Tweaking Windows
34 Tweaking Windows with the Registry Editor
35 Controlling Windows with the Group Policy Editor
Online Chapters
XI Hacking Hardware
XII Customizing Windows Startup and Shutdown
W3 Creating Your Own Custom Startup
W4 Customizing Windows Restarts and Shutdowns
W5 Enhancing Security and Privacy at Shutdown