Windows Vista Ultimate Bible

Joel Durham, Derek Torres

840 pages, parution le 27/03/2007

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The ultimate book on the ultimate Vista for gamers and digital media buffs

If you're the ultimate gamer and multimedia fan, Windows Vista Ultimate and this information-packed book are for you. Want to launch games with a single click? Share files with your Xbox 360? Try out new audio and media tools? It's all here and then some. You'll find step-by-step tutorials, techniques, and hacks-plus in-depth discussions of games, gaming, performance tips, and much more. Whether you're a veteran Windows gearhead or just getting started, this is the book you need to succeed with Vista Ultimate.

Try out the new Aero Glass user interface and new desktop features
Set up your graphics card, sound card, and speakers
Keep Vista secure with stronger firewall and family safety settings
Meet the new DirectX with 32-bit floating point audio and high-speed DLLs
Share multimedia across a network with ease
Enrich your audio with crossfade, shuffle, and volume leveling
Get up to speed on the new Media Center and Media Player 11
Use the Universal Controller and WinSAT for gaming
Optimize game and multimedia performance
Find out how to run Windows(r) XP games on Vista

Edit video like a pro

Explore the new Windows Aero interface

Learn all about optimizing Vista Ultimate for gaming

L'auteur - Joel Durham

Joel Durham Jr., is a computer and gaming maven who has been writing about his passion since 1997. His writings have included reviews, how-to articles, and game strategy guides.

Sommaire

Getting Started with Windows Vista Ultimate
- Introducing the New Windows Operating System
- Installing Windows Vista Ultimate
- Navigating Windows Vista Ultimate
- Basic Settings You Can't Overlook
- Customizing Vista's Look and Feel
- Games and Programs Included with Windows Vista Ultimate
The Windows Vista Interface
- Choosing an Interface
- Exploring Interface Features
Support, Stability, and Security
- Getting Help
- Keeping Windows Vista Stable
- Keeping Windows Vista Secure
Networking and the Internet
- Building a Home Network
- Internet Applications
Gaming and Multimedia Enhancements
- Gaming and Audio Enhancements
- The New DirectX
- Windows Media Center
- Windows Media Player 11
Music, Movies, Video, and Audio
- Digital Music Guide
- Watching Video Through Vista
- Editing Video with Windows Movie Maker
Gaming on Windows Vista Ultimate
- Introduction to Windows Vista Gaming
- Installing Games (and Other Programs)
- Optimizing Games for Performance and Visuals
- Game Options, Conventions, Controllers, and Updates
- Game Compatibility Issues
- Integrating Windows Vista with the Xbox 360
Under the Hood: Tweaking Windows Vista
- Optimizing for Gaming and Multimedia
- Tweaking Windows Vista Ultimate for Peak Performance
- Appendix: Maintaining Windows Vista Ultimate

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Joel Durham, Derek Torres
Parution	27/03/2007
Nb. de pages	840
Format	19 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	1405g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780470097137
ISBN13	978-0-470-09713-7