Along with a picture of a system that highlights major changes, and a tour of the basics such as manipulating files and getting around the interface, Windows Vista in the short offers alphabetical reference for this topic: User Interface: Covers the Sidebar, Aero Glass, new Control Panel layout, and applets, as well as how to customize animated windows, desktop, Start menu, pop-up window on the Taskbar, and more.The File System, Drive, Data, and Search : Discussing the work with the new Windows Explorer, Virtual Folders, searches, indexing, saved searches, metadata, and Internet sharing.The and Networking: Examines TCP / IP, RSS, tabbed browsing, and anti-phishing features of Internet Explorer, plus cookie handling , parental control features, and more.Networking and Wireless: Offers an illustration, the guide step-by-step to create a home network, including the Network Center, Sync Center, Hot Spot access, wireless management, collaboration, and sharing.Working with Hardware: Describes how to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware - including keyboards, mice, monitors, USB devices, scanners, cameras and sound devices - and how to add, install, and problems drivers.Security: Includes the Security Center, Windows Defender, User Account Protection, System Protection, Network Access Protection, WiFi encryption, Windows Firewall, file encryption, and more.Mobility: Explains Mobility Center settings, plugging a secondary monitor into your computer, and a new "network projection" feature for making presentations. Multimedia: Covers Windows Photo Gallery, Media Player, Media Center, podcasting features, connecting and synchronizing with an MP3 player, TV and video recording, making videos with Windows Movie Maker, and CD burning and DVDs.The Command Prompt: Provides commands for working with files, utilities for troubleshooting the network, and instructions on how to create your own batch file.