Hacking Windows Vista ExtremeTech

Vista is the most radical revamping of Windows since 1995. However, along with all the fantastic improvements, there are a couple of things that likely drive you up the wall. DonΓÇÖt worry, though ΓÇô just join forces with author Steve Sinchak and youΓÇÖll end up feeling as though Microsoft designed Vista just for you! He shows you how to tweak logon screen settings, build custom Sidebar gadgets, personalize Aero Glass with themes and visual styles, turn your PC into an HDTV media center, fine-tune your firewall, and more.



ΓÇó Tweak logon screen settings

ΓÇó Build custom Sidebar gadgets

ΓÇó Personalize Aero Glass with themes and visual styles

ΓÇó Customize Internet Explorer 7

ΓÇó Configure BIOS for maximum boot speed

ΓÇó Crank up Windows Explorer

ΓÇó Turn your PC into an HDTV Media Center

ΓÇó Fine-tune your firewall