| As you’ve probably noticed, there’s more than enough information about Windows 7 on the Web. There are tutorials, reference sites, discussion groups, and more to help make it easier to use Windows 7. However, the advantage to reading this book instead is that all of the information you need to learn Windows 7 is organized in one place and presented in a straightforward and orderly fashion. This book has everything you need to customize Windows 7, master your digital media, manage your data, and maintain your computer.
But wait, there’s more: there are plenty of other Windows 7 books available. Other books introduce and simplify Windows 7, or provide quick starts or step-by-step guides, or promise to teach even dummies how to use Windows 7. In this book, I don’t pretend anyone is a dummy and I don’t just teach you the steps you need to follow; I teach you how features work, why they work the way they work, and how to customize them to meet your needs. You’ll also learn why you may want to use certain features of the operating system and when to use other features to resolve any problems you are having. In addition, this book provides tips, suggestions, and examples of how to optimize your computer for performance, not just appearance. This book won’t just teach you how to configure your computer—it’ll teach you how to squeeze out every last bit of power, and how to make the most out of the features and programs included in Windows 7. It’ll also teach you how to take advantage of the latest features.
Also, unlike many other books on the subject, this book doesn’t focus on a specific user level. This isn’t a lightweight beginner book or a book written exclusively for developers or administrators. Regardless of whether you are a beginner, power user, or seasoned professional, many of the concepts in this book will be valuable to you. And you’ll be able to apply them to your computer regardless of which edition of Windows 7 you are using. |
