Using Microsoft Windows 7 (Using)

Using Microsoft Windows 7 is a customized, media-rich learning experience designed to help new Windows 7 users master their new operating system as quickly as possible. It starts with a concise, friendly, straight-to-the-point guide to Windows 7 by J. Peter Bruzzese, one of the world's most experienced Windows trainers and authors. This exceptional book is fully integrated with an unprecedented collection of online learning resources: online video, screencasts, podcasts, and additional web content, all designed to reinforce key concepts and help you achieve real mastery. The book and online content work together to teach everything mainstream Windows 7 users need to know. Coverage includes all this, and more: " Navigating and personalizing Windows 7 " Working with Windows 7's built-in and downloadable "Live" applications " Making the most of multimedia " Working with the new Internet Explorer 8.0 browser " Strengthening both local and network security " Connecting to networks of all kinds " Managing Windows 7 with new Control Panel features and applets " Troubleshooting Windows 7 problems

Get comfortable with Windows 7. Don’t just read about it: See it and hear it with step-by-step video tutorials and valuable audio sidebars delivered through the Free Web Edition that comes with every USING book. For the price of the book, you get online access anywhere with a web connection–no books to carry, content updated as Windows 7 changes, and the benefit of video and

audio learning. Way more than just a book, this is all the help you’ll ever need where you want, when you want!

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* Show Me video walks through tasks you’ve just got to see–including bonus advanced techniques

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J. Peter Bruzzese, an independent consultant, corporate trainer, and author, has worked with clients ranging from Goldman Sachs to Microsoft, and instructed for leading trainers such as CBT Nuggets, New Horizons, and ONLC.com. He contributes to Redmond and WindowsITPro Magazines, and speaks regularly at MCP’s TechMentor Conferences. Bruzzese’s certifications include Microsoft’s MCSA 2000/2003, MCSE NT/2000/2003, and (since 1998) MCT; Novell’s CNA; Cisco’s CCNA; CIW’s Master and Certified Instructor; and CompTIA’s A+, Network+, and iNET+. His recent books include Tricks of the Windows Vista Masters and Windows Server 2008 How-To.

2. Navigating Your Windows 7 Environment

3. Personalizing Your System

4. Working with Included Applications

5. Live Applications

6. Using Media for Our Advantage

7. Internet Explorer 8.0

8. Local Security Features

9. Network Security Features

10. Local Networking Options

11. Connecting Windows 7 to a Domain

12. New Control Panel Features and Applets

13. Management Options

14. Troubleshoot Windows 7

15. Administrative Tools for the Local System