Windows 8 Hacks: Tips & Tools for Unlocking the Power of Tablets and Desktops

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Synopsis
Windows 8 is quite different than previous Microsoft operating systems, but it’s still eminently hackable. With this book, you’ll learn how to make a variety of modifications, from speeding up boot time and disabling the Lock screen to hacking native apps and running Windows 8 on a Mac. And that’s just the beginning. You’ll find more than 100 standalone hacks on performance, multimedia, networking, the cloud, security, email, hardware, and more. Not only will you learn how to use each hack, you’ll also discover why it works.Add folders and other objects to the Start screenRun other Windows versions inside Windows 8Juice up performance and track down bottlenecksUse the SkyDrive cloud service to sync your files everywhereSpeed up web browsing and use other PCs on your home networkSecure portable storage and set up a virtual private networkHack Windows 8 Mail and services such as OutlookCombine storage from different devices into one big virtual diskTake control of Window 8 setting with the Registry
Copyright:
2012

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Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781449355586
Related ISBNs:
9781449325756, 9781449355579, 9781449355593
Publisher:
O'Reilly Media
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Copyrighted By:
Preston Gralla
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Reference, Computers and Internet, Communication, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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