Windows XP

Chapter 1. Startup and Shutdown Section 1.1. Hacks 1-7Hack 1. Customize Multiboot Startup OptionsHack 2. Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup ScreenHack 3. Speed Up Boot...

Chapter 2. The User Interface Section 2.1. Hacks 8-20Hack 8. Customize the GUI with Tweak UIHack 9. Control the Control PanelHack 10. Hack the Start Menu and TaskbarHack 11....

Chapter 3. Windows Explorer Section 3.1. Hacks 21-31Hack 21. Generate Folder and File Listings for Printing or EditingHack 22. Control Windows Explorer with Command-Line ShortcutsHack 23....

Chapter 4. The Web Section 4.1. Hacks 32-48Hack 32. Give Internet Explorer a Face-LiftHack 33. Stop Pop Ups with SP2and Without ItHack 34. Kill Spyware and Web BugsHack 35....

Chapter 5. Networking Section 5.1. Hacks 49-58Hack 49. Tweak DNS Settings for Faster Internet AccessHack 50. Optimize Your Home RouterHack 51. Troubleshoot Network Connections with p...

Chapter 6. Email Section 6.1. Hacks 59-64Hack 59. Slam That SpamHack 60. Open Blocked File Attachments in Outlook and Outlook ExpressHack 61. Back Up and Restore Outlook and Outlook...

Chapter 7. Wireless Section 7.1. Hacks 65-74Hack 65. Go War-Driving for WiFi AccessHack 66. Extend the Range of Your Wireless NetworkHack 67. Check WiFi Network Performance with Qche...

Chapter 8. Security Section 8.1. Hacks 75-82Hack 75. Hide Folders and Files with the Encrypting File SystemHack 76. Test Your Security with Shields UP!Hack 77. Protect Your Computer...

Chapter 9. The Registry Section 9.1. Hacks 83-87Hack 83. Don't Fear the RegistryHack 84. Hack Away at the RegistryHack 85. Safely Edit the Registry Using .reg FilesHack 86....

Chapter 10. Applications Section 10.1. Hacks 88-98Hack 88. Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall EntriesHack 89. Force XP-Incompatible Applications to RunHack 90. Force Older Prog...

Chapter 11. Graphics and Multimedia Section 11.1. Hacks 99-107Hack 99. Image Conversion in a PinchHack 100. Problem-Free CD BurningHack 101. Save Streaming Music to Your PCHack 102....

Chapter 12. System Performance Section 12.1. Hacks 108-114Hack 108. Track System Performance with the Performance ConsoleHack 109. Get the Most Out of Your RAMHack 110. More Power: R...