Windows 7: The Personal Trainer

William Stanek

Jul 2014 · RP Books & Audio

About this eBook

Learning Windows 7 doesn't have to be a frustrating experience, you can learn everything you need to use Windows 7 effectively by reading this book. To learn how to use Windows 7, you need practical hands-on advice from an expert who understands what it is like to just start out. By working step by step through essential tasks, you can learn to: 

Customize the User Interface and settings
Search and index your documents and data
Install, configure, run and repair software; fine-tune startup and recovery settings
Detect and troubleshoot hidden problems; optimize your computer’s power management settings
Balance the tradeoffs in appearance and performance
Extend your desktop with multiple monitors
Apply expert tips for maintaining your computer. 

This book is designed for anyone who wants to learn Windows 7, including those who manage or computers running Windows 7. Inside, you'll find comprehensive overviews, step-by-step procedures, frequently used tasks, documented examples, and much more. One of the goals is to keep the content so concise that the book remains compact and easy to navigate while at the same time ensuring that the book is packed with as much information as possible--making it a valuable resource.

About the author

William Stanek is the author of many books for Microsoft and other publishers. Over the years, his practical advice has helped millions of programmers, developers, and network engineers all over the world. Dubbed 'A Face Behind the Future' in 1996 by The Olympian, William's been helping to shape the future of the written word for over two decades. William's 150th book was published in 2013. William has been involved in the commercial Internet community since 1991. His core business and technology experience comes from over 11 years of military service. He has substantial experience in developing server technology, encryption, and Internet solutions. He has written many technical white papers and training courses on a wide variety of topics. He frequently serves as a subject matter expert and consultant. William has an MS with distinction in information systems and a BS in computer science, magna cum laude. He is proud to have served in the Persian Gulf War as a combat crewmember on an electronic warfare aircraft. He flew on numerous combat missions into Iraq and was awarded nine medals for his wartime service, including one of the United States of America's highest flying honors, the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children. William recently rediscovered his love of the great outdoors. When he's not writing, teaching, or making presentations, he can be found hiking, biking, backpacking, traveling, or trekking in search of adventure.