October, 2011

We are pleased to announce that William Stanek’s Optimizing Windows 7 Pocket Consultant (ISBN 9780735661653; 208 pages) is now available for purchase! Keep reading to see the table of contents and an excerpt from the introduction. Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Customizing the Windows 7 Interface Boosting Your Desktop IQ Optimizing Interface Performance Mastering Desktop Essentials Stretching the Desktop Making the Start Menu Work for You Customizing the Programs List Customizing the Important Folders and Tools List Making the Taskbar Dance Putting the Taskbar Where You Want It Customizing Taskbar Appearance Pinning Programs to the Taskbar Using Flip Views and Jump Lists Chapter 2 Personalizing the Appearance of Windows 7 Customizing Basic Interfaces Personalizing Menus Personalizing...

Presented by Mike Halsey Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 10 Pacific Time In this webcast Mike Halsey, MVP, the author of Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out , will talk you through how to repair common problems and diagnose and repair more complex issues that can bring your computer to a standstill. Duration: Approximately 60 minutes. Cost: Free Among the most common problems with Windows are issues around the installation and maintenance of Windows Updates and Service Packs. This is the third webcast in a four-part series on Windows 7 by Mike Halsey taking place on the first Thursday of every month.