Getting Started with Windows Vista (featuring Andy Walker)
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TV personality and author Andy Walker takes you through what you need to know to get started with Windows Vista.

Do you have a new Windows Vista-powered computer? Or have you upgraded to Vista from Windows XP? You'll quickly discover that this exciting new operating system from Microsoft is a huge evolution in how your PC works. Vista makes your computer more secure, easier to navigate and more fun than ever before.

Topics covered in this video:

Installing Vista Creating your account Administrator Password The Aero Interface The new START menu The TaskBar The SideBar Gadgets User Account Control Setting up account	Parental Controls User Folders Security Settings Search Indexing Options Windows Defender Anti-Virus Internet Exploer 7 Anti-Phishing Windows Mail  ...and more!

...includes Andy Walker's Top Ten Vista Tips and Tricks

In this fun and fast-paced DVD, TV personality and author Andy Walker takes you through what you need to know to get started with Windows Vista. He covers Vista "out of the box" to show you what critical tasks you need to do the first time you start Vista up. The Vista Essentials section reveals exciting new features in security and productivity. Then in Vista Tips and Tricks, you'll learn the secrets of Vista geeks, without having to become one.

About Andy Walker:

Andy Walker is one of North America's top technology journalists.

Between 2002 and 2004, Andy was the executive editor of Berkeley, CA based Dig_iT magazine, a publication focused on the digital lifestyle, founded by tech publishing pioneers David Bunnell and Fred Davis.

From 2004 to 2005, Andy co-hosted and co-produced the internationally syndicated show Call For Help with Leo Laporte and Amber MacArthur.

He is the author of Absolute Beginner's Guide to Security, Spam, Spyware and Viruses (Que Publishing) and has signed to write his second book, Windows Vista Help Desk, which is slated for release in late 2006. Andy currently hosts and produces the video podcast Lab Rats with gadget guy Sean Carruthers and appears on AM 640 Toronto Monday nights with radio personality Mike Stafford.

GSV's goal is to provide viewers with a clear and watchable tutorial video that will get you up and running in as little amount of time as possible. Rather than examine every feature in depth, the Getting Started titles provide concise introductions to the key or most used elements. It's a great way to get up to speed without taking days or breaking the bank.

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