Curt Simmons (Saint Jo, Texas) is a freelance writer and technical trainer who specializes in Windows operating systems and BackOffice products. He holds the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Trainer certifications (MCT). Aside from his technical expertise, Curt has a BA in English and a Master's degree in education. He has been working with windows Me since Beta 1. His numerous other books include MCSE Study Tips for Dummies, Configuring Windows 2000 Server, and the forthcoming Active Director Bible from IDG Books.

• ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: EasyProject 1: Quickly Find Anything on Your ComputerProject 2: Use the Internet Better with Live Tools and ServicesProject 3: Create a Personal Windows SidebarProject 4: Customize Folders and Flip ActionProject 5: Quickly Browse the Internet Using TabsProject 6: Make Work Easier with Windows Meeting SpaceProject 7: View and Manage Photos with Windows Photo GalleryProject 8: Use Windows Calendar to Manage Your LifeProject 9: Create a Quick Multimedia Slide ShowProject 10: Manage the Web Sites Your Children Can View and the Games They Can PlayPart II: ChallengingProject 11: Create a Custom CD CoverProject 12: Create a Simple Movie with Digital Video and PhotosProject 13: Turn Windows Vista into a Media CenterProject 14: Watch TV on Windows VistaProject 15: Talk to Windows VistaProject 16: Synchronize Your Vista PC with Other Computers and DevicesProject 17: Eliminate Span and Unwanted Messages in Windows MailPart III: AdvancedProject 18: Improve Your Computer's PerformanceProject 19: Use Windows Media Player at Your Next PartyProject 20: Solve Home Network Connection ProblemsProject 21: Make Your Important Data Automatically Save ItselfProject 22: Retrieve a Lost File with Shadow CopyProject 23: Build a Custom DVDProject 24: Turn Your PC into a GPS DeviceINDEX

Curt Simmons (Saint Jo, Texas) is a freelance writer and technical trainer who specializes in Windows operating systems and BackOffice products. He holds the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Trainer certifications (MCT). Aside from his technical expertise, Curt has a BA in English and a Master's degree in education. He has been working with windows Me since Beta 1. His numerous other books include MCSE Study Tips for Dummies, Configuring Windows 2000 Server, and the forthcoming Active Director Bible from IDG Books.

• ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: EasyProject 1: Quickly Find Anything on Your ComputerProject 2: Use the Internet Better with Live Tools and ServicesProject 3: Create a Personal Windows SidebarProject 4: Customize Folders and Flip ActionProject 5: Quickly Browse the Internet Using TabsProject 6: Make Work Easier with Windows Meeting SpaceProject 7: View and Manage Photos with Windows Photo GalleryProject 8: Use Windows Calendar to Manage Your LifeProject 9: Create a Quick Multimedia Slide ShowProject 10: Manage the Web Sites Your Children Can View and the Games They Can PlayPart II: ChallengingProject 11: Create a Custom CD CoverProject 12: Create a Simple Movie with Digital Video and PhotosProject 13: Turn Windows Vista into a Media CenterProject 14: Watch TV on Windows VistaProject 15: Talk to Windows VistaProject 16: Synchronize Your Vista PC with Other Computers and DevicesProject 17: Eliminate Span and Unwanted Messages in Windows MailPart III: AdvancedProject 18: Improve Your Computer's PerformanceProject 19: Use Windows Media Player at Your Next PartyProject 20: Solve Home Network Connection ProblemsProject 21: Make Your Important Data Automatically Save ItselfProject 22: Retrieve a Lost File with Shadow CopyProject 23: Build a Custom DVDProject 24: Turn Your PC into a GPS DeviceINDEX

Curt Simmons (Saint Jo, Texas) is a freelance writer and technical trainer who specializes in Windows operating systems and BackOffice products. He holds the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Trainer certifications (MCT). Aside from his technical expertise, Curt has a BA in English and a Master's degree in education. He has been working with windows Me since Beta 1. His numerous other books include MCSE Study Tips for Dummies, Configuring Windows 2000 Server, and the forthcoming Active Director Bible from IDG Books.

• ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: EasyProject 1: Quickly Find Anything on Your ComputerProject 2: Use the Internet Better with Live Tools and ServicesProject 3: Create a Personal Windows SidebarProject 4: Customize Folders and Flip ActionProject 5: Quickly Browse the Internet Using TabsProject 6: Make Work Easier with Windows Meeting SpaceProject 7: View and Manage Photos with Windows Photo GalleryProject 8: Use Windows Calendar to Manage Your LifeProject 9: Create a Quick Multimedia Slide ShowProject 10: Manage the Web Sites Your Children Can View and the Games They Can PlayPart II: ChallengingProject 11: Create a Custom CD CoverProject 12: Create a Simple Movie with Digital Video and PhotosProject 13: Turn Windows Vista into a Media CenterProject 14: Watch TV on Windows VistaProject 15: Talk to Windows VistaProject 16: Synchronize Your Vista PC with Other Computers and DevicesProject 17: Eliminate Span and Unwanted Messages in Windows MailPart III: AdvancedProject 18: Improve Your Computer's PerformanceProject 19: Use Windows Media Player at Your Next PartyProject 20: Solve Home Network Connection ProblemsProject 21: Make Your Important Data Automatically Save ItselfProject 22: Retrieve a Lost File with Shadow CopyProject 23: Build a Custom DVDProject 24: Turn Your PC into a GPS DeviceINDEX