Vista is the brave new world of Microsoft Windows computing, and with it, what once was old, is new again. In just a short time, Sams Teach Yourself Windows Vista All in One will have you up and running with this new, must-have Windows operating system. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds upon a real-world foundation forged in both technology and everyday user scenarios, allowing you to learn the essentials of Windows Vista from the ground up. If you're a pro or a newcomer to Windows, you have in your hands the book you need to make the most of Vista with the least effort possible. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks, and you'll learn the extra under-the-hood features that enable you to leverage Windows even more. Learn how to! / Do more with Windows Vista in less time / Quickly start using Vista's new user interface like a pro / Leverage the power of Vista's new Aero graphics / Keep often-used tools and utilities handy by adding Gadgets to your new Windows Sidebar / Manage your digital picture library with Windows Photo Gallery / Utilize Vista's Explorer windows to quickly get to data you need / Master Vista's new Instant Search feature, so your files no longer get lost in the shuffle / Use the new Windows Media Player 11 to manage both your music and video collections / Automate routine Windows tasks so your computer works while you sleep / Improve security with Vista's state-of-the-art Windows Defender / Easily optimize your disk's files and folders and configure your home network / Protect your valuable data with Vista's Backup and Restore Center / Surf the 'Net with tabbed browsing, manage RSS feeds, and more, using the new Internet Explorer 7 Greg Perry has been a leader in computer education for 20 years, having taught at the college level and written enough books and articles to be called "the most proficient computer author on earth." In addition to writing about computers, he speaks, consults, and writes about other topics including real estate and the government. He and his wife Jayne offer unique training and insights for new and advanced eBay users as well as run an eBay consignment and training business, BidMentor.com, out of their rural, countryside home. Part I: Introducing Windows Vista Chapter 1 Welcome to Windows Vista7 Chapter 2 Exploring the Welcome Center 27 Part II: Getting Started with Windows Vista Chapter 3 Clicking Your Start Button 45 Chapter 4 Starting and Stopping Windows 61 Chapter 5 Managing Your Programs 75 Chapter 6 Taking the Taskbar to Task 85 Chapter 7 Changing Windows Vista's Look 101 Chapter 8 Mastering Vista's Explorer Windows 123 Part III: Working with Windows Vista Chapter 9 Working with the Sidebar and Gadgets 155 Chapter 10 Exploring the Windows Vista Accessories 167 Chapter 11 Taking Time Out with Windows Vista Games 187 Chapter 12 Calling for Help 207 Chapter 13 Finding Information All Over Windows 223 Part IV: Making Things Happen with Windows Vista Chapter 14 Going Multimedia with Vista 237 Chapter 15 Managing Your Entertainment Experience with Media Player 263 Chapter 16 Going Digital with Your Camera or Scanner 287 Chapter 17 Modifying and Sharing Photos 297 Chapter 18 Recording Simple Audio 319 Chapter 19 Making Movies with Windows Movie Maker 329 Chapter 20 Dating with Windows Calendar 353 Part V: Automating Vista Chapter 21 Scheduling Tasks to Run Later 375 Chapter 22 Making Windows More Accessible 391 Chapter 23 Speaking to Your Computer 407 Chapter 24 Controlling Windows Vista 417 Chapter 25 Setting Up Windows Program Defaults 439 Chapter 26 Separating Users Gives Each the Access They Need 453 Chapter 27 Managing Your Windows Security 467 Chapter 28 Adding and Removing Programs 491 Part VI: Interfacing Windows and Hardware Chapter 29 Printing with Windows Vista 505 Chapter 30 Faxing and Scanning 519 Chapter 31 Restoring Your Windows System to a Previous State 531 Chapter 32 Improving Disk Performance and Storage 541 Chapter 33 Configuring Windows Vista 551 Chapter 34 Saving Power with Windows Vista 575 Chapter 35 Protecting Your Data and Programs 587 Part VII: Running Windows Vista in a Connected World Chapter 36 Combining Vista, Networks, and the Internet 611 Chapter 37 Exploring the Internet with Vista and Internet Explorer 627 Chapter 38 Staying in Touch with RSS and Instant Messaging 655 Chapter 39 Synchronizing Your Computer with Other Devices 675 Chapter 40 Mailing with Windows Mail 691 Chapter 41 Accessing a World of Information in Newsgroups 713 Part VIII: Making Vista Work Better for You Chapter 42 Vista's Ten Best Tips that Save You Time and Grief 727 Chapter 43 Ten Terrific Online Tips to Help and Traps to Avoid 739 Chapter 44 Your Windows Vista Future 749 Part IX: Appendix Appendix A Common Vista Keyboard Shortcuts 755
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这本书,坦白说,拿到手的时候,我对它寄予了厚望。毕竟,“All in One”这个标题本身就带着一种无所不包的承诺,仿佛只要翻开它,就能解开维斯塔系统所有的奥秘。然而,在实际阅读的过程中,我发现它更像是一本百科全书的目录,而非一本详尽的指南。它试图涵盖太多的领域,从基础的文件管理到复杂的系统优化和安全设置,结果就是每一个部分的深度都显得有些捉襟见肘。例如,在讲解网络设置时,它只是简单地罗列了几个步骤,对于那些遇到复杂路由器配置或者防火墙规则冲突的新手来说,这些信息几乎是杯水车薪。我更希望看到的是大量的截图和具体的故障排除案例,而不是这种教科书式的描述。这本书在基础操作的介绍上还算中规中矩,对于一个完全不接触过电脑的初学者来说,也许能建立起一个基本的框架认知。但是,一旦你的需求稍微深入一点——比如想要了解如何调整用户账户控制(UAC)的敏感度而不影响日常使用,或者如何利用系统内置的备份和恢复工具进行灾难性恢复——这本书的指导就开始变得模糊不清,甚至有些过时。我最终不得不转而求助于网络上的专业论坛和微软的官方文档,才能真正解决我遇到的那些“疑难杂症”。它更像是一本“Windows Vista入门快速浏览手册”,而不是一本真正能让你“精通”的工具书。这本书的纸张质量和装帧设计倒是相当不错,拿在手里有一定的分量感,但内容上的空泛感实在让人难以忽略。
评分我对这本书的评价,必须从它的叙事逻辑和章节安排的角度来审视。这本书的编排方式,给我一种强烈的“堆砌感”,好像作者将所有能想到的与Vista相关的知识点都一股脑地塞进了这几百页的篇幅里,却鲜少关注读者在学习路径上的连贯体验。比如,它会在前几章详细讲解如何安装第三方软件,但对于如何有效管理Vista日益庞大的系统日志,却只是一笔带过,这对于系统维护爱好者来说无疑是巨大的遗憾。更让我感到困惑的是,某些高级功能(比如使用BitLocker驱动器加密)的介绍,其篇幅竟然和如何更改桌面背景差不多长,这严重扭曲了不同技能掌握的优先级。我期待的是一种循序渐进的引导,从“是什么”到“如何做”,再到“为什么这样做最好”。但这本书似乎更专注于“是什么”和“可以这样做”,至于最佳实践和底层原理,则付之阙如。它似乎预设了读者已经具备一定的技术背景,能够自行填补知识上的鸿沟,但这与它“Teach Yourself”的定位是完全矛盾的。如果我是一个真正的初学者,我可能会被如此分散的注意力搞得晕头转向,最终因为找不到清晰的主线而放弃深入探索。这本书更适合那些需要快速查阅某个特定功能名称的资深用户,而不是那些渴望系统性学习的“小白”。
评分从收藏价值的角度来看,这本书的表现也差强人意。虽然它声称是关于Vista的“一站式”指南,但鉴于Vista在操作系统发展史上的特殊地位——它是一个承上启下的过渡版本——任何一本专门针对它的深度书籍,其时效性都会很快受到挑战。这本书在系统安全和性能调优的章节,尤其能体现出这种局限性。例如,在讲解如何优化启动速度时,它推荐了一些当时流行的第三方工具和注册表修改方法。然而,这些方法在后来的Windows 7乃至更现代的系统上可能已经不再适用,甚至可能引入新的安全漏洞。一本好的技术参考书,应该在介绍特定操作的同时,适当地点明其背后的原理和潜在的风险,并暗示未来可能的发展方向。这本书在这方面显得过于“本土化”于Vista那个时间点,缺乏一种放眼未来的洞察力。它就像一张非常精美的老式地图,虽然绘制精细,但对于探索新的大陆(即更先进的操作系统技术)来说,帮助有限。如果只是想了解Vista时代的技术概况,它或许可以作为历史资料,但作为一本“Teach Yourself”的实用工具,它的生命周期实在是太短了。
评分让我来谈谈我对本书在“解决实际问题”方面的期望落空。我购买这类书籍的核心目的,往往是为了解决那些在简单搜索中无法得到满意答案的复杂问题。我曾经尝试用这本书来解决一个关于磁盘碎片整理工具(Defrag Manager)在特定硬件配置下拒绝运行的棘手问题。我翻阅了所有相关的章节,包括维护和故障排除部分,结果发现它要么根本没有提到这个特定工具的已知冲突,要么只是用一句“如果遇到错误,请重启系统”来敷衍了事。这种对具体、非主流故障的“回避”,是这类大而全书籍的通病。真正的学习往往发生在用户被迫偏离标准路径时,而这本书似乎只为那些严格按照“微软官方推荐路径”操作的用户设计。它在处理异常情况和边界案例时的能力,可以说是不尽如人意。我需要的不是一个“正常工作时”的操作指南,而是“当事情出错时”的救援手册。这本书更像是一套严谨的交规,告诉你红灯停绿灯行,但在你遇到连环追尾或者紧急医疗情况时,它就帮不上什么忙了。因此,作为一本旨在让人“自学成才”的工具书,它的实用价值在应对真实世界的复杂性时,显得力不从心。
评分这本书的语言风格,可以说是非常“美式实用主义”的典范,直白、简洁,但缺乏足够的“人情味”和深度解析。它像是一份详尽的操作手册,精确地告诉你“点击A,然后选择B”,但当你遇到A选项在你的系统里根本找不到,或者B选项在不同版本的Vista中表现不一致时,这本书就彻底“失声”了。我注意到,它在描述一些用户界面(UI)元素时,常常使用Vista发布初期的术语,而对于后期Vista Service Pack更新后引入的界面微调和功能增强,则很少提及。这就导致我拿着书上的截图去比对我的实际操作界面时,总是有一些小小的错位感,这种不匹配感累积起来,就会极大地削弱读者的信任度。阅读一本技术书籍,我希望作者能够像一位经验丰富的导师一样,预见到我在哪个环节会犯错,并提前给出警告或替代方案。这本书在这方面的努力是不足的,它更像是一个静态的记录,未能捕捉到操作系统软件随时间推移所展现出的动态变化和进化过程。对于已经习惯了更现代、更具交互性的学习资源的读者来说,这本书的静态和略显过时的信息密度,是一个明显的减分项。
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