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Windows 95 Secrets, 4th Edition

Windows 98/Me Para Todos

¿Sabe cómo más o menos usar las computadoras, pero no sabe cómo sacarle provecho a todo lo que ofrece el sistema operativo Windows® 98/Me?¿No sabe cómo usar el teclado para poder escribir en español más fácilmente?¿No entiende la terminología de lengua inglesa que se usa en la computación?¿Quiere usar el programa Windows® 98/Me para obtener archivos cibernéticos, pero no sabe cómo hacerlo?¿Sabe ya cómo entrar en el Internet pero le cuesta trabajo encontrar todo lo que ofrece?Escrito en español para los hispanoparlantes y con ilustraciones detalladas, Windows® 98/Me para todos es un recurso imprescindible que esclarece todos los pormenores que se necesita saber para usar el sistema operativo de computación más popular del mundo de forma eficaz, ya sea para uso personal, para hacer compras, en el trabajo, para desarrollar un negocio, o para pasar el tiempo.Paso a paso, Windows® 98/Me para todos abarca todo sobre el uso de todas las funciones y las opciones que ofrece Windows® 98/Me: > cómo instalar los programas que funcionan con Windows® 98/Me > cómo usar los CD-ROM y tocar los CD de música grabada> cómo trabajar con los LAN o redes locales. Además, el autor explica el vocabulario inglés que domina la computación al presentarlo de una manera comprensible para cualquiera que no se sienta cómodo con ese idioma. Windows® 98/Me para todos también incluye un útil glosario de terminología de computadoras de interés para los hispanos.En Windows® 98/Me para todos, Jaime Restrepo le abre a la familia hispana la puerta al mundo de la informática, educación, negocios y diversión.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Windows and Linux Penetration Testing from Scratch: Harness the power of pen testing with Kali Linux for unbeatable hard-hitting results, 2nd Edition

Master the art of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities with Metasploit, Empire, PowerShell, and Python, turning Kali Linux into your fighter cockpitKey FeaturesMap your client's attack surface with Kali LinuxDiscover the craft of shellcode injection and managing multiple compromises in the environmentUnderstand both the attacker and the defender mindsetBook DescriptionLet's be honest—security testing can get repetitive. If you're ready to break out of the routine and embrace the art of penetration testing, this book will help you to distinguish yourself to your clients. This pen testing book is your guide to learning advanced techniques to attack Windows and Linux environments from the indispensable platform, Kali Linux. You'll work through core network hacking concepts and advanced exploitation techniques that leverage both technical and human factors to maximize success. You'll also explore how to leverage public resources to learn more about your target, discover potential targets, analyze them, and gain a foothold using a variety of exploitation techniques while dodging defenses like antivirus and firewalls. The book focuses on leveraging target resources, such as PowerShell, to execute powerful and difficult-to-detect attacks. Along the way, you'll enjoy reading about how these methods work so that you walk away with the necessary knowledge to explain your findings to clients from all backgrounds. Wrapping up with post-exploitation strategies, you'll be able to go deeper and keep your access. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed in identifying vulnerabilities within your clients' environments and providing the necessary insight for proper remediation.What you will learnGet to know advanced pen testing techniques with Kali LinuxGain an understanding of Kali Linux tools and methods from behind the scenesGet to grips with the exploitation of Windows and Linux clients and serversUnderstand advanced Windows concepts and protection and bypass them with Kali and living-off-the-land methodsGet the hang of sophisticated attack frameworks such as Metasploit and EmpireBecome adept in generating and analyzing shellcodeBuild and tweak attack scripts and modulesWho this book is forThis book is for penetration testers, information technology professionals, cybersecurity professionals and students, and individuals breaking into a pentesting role after demonstrating advanced skills in boot camps. Prior experience with Windows, Linux, and networking is necessary.

Windows and Mirrors: Interaction Design, Digital Art, and the Myth of Transparency

The relationship of digital art to innovation in the practice of design is the subject of Windows and Mirrors: Interaction Design, Digital Art, and the Myth of Transparency by Jay David Bolter and Diane Gromala. Centered on a conception of art practice that emphasizes the function of experimental forms, Gromala and Bolter postulate that digital art can directly inform the trajectory of interaction design. By shaping a discourse around issues of artistic practice, Windows and Mirrors is an analysis of the material engagement and desire to define the computer as media.

Windows Application Development Cookbook

Discover over 125 solution-based recipes to help you build applications for smartphones, tablets, and desktops About This Book • Learn to build applications for Windows 10, the latest Windows version • Develop your applications to be compatible with smartphones, tablets, and desktops • This guide is packed with recipes covering major solutions to day-to-day problems faced by Windows programmers Who This Book Is For The book is dedicated to programmers with various experience of developing applications for Windows-based smartphones, tablets, and desktops—even beginners can find suitable content. What You Will Learn • Start developing universal applications for Windows 10 • Design user interface in the XAML language • Use the MVVM design pattern with data binding • Store data in files and in a database • Use multimedia content and animations • Capture data from built-in sensors • Handle various Internet-based scenarios • Test the application and submit it to the Windows Store In Detail Need to ensure you can always create the best Windows apps regardless of platform? What you need are solutions to the biggest issues you can face, so you can always ensure you're making the right choices and creating the best apps you can. The book starts with recipes that will help you set up the integrated development environment before you go ahead and design the user interface. You will learn how to use the MVVM design pattern together with data binding, as well as how to work with data in different file formats. Moving on, you will explore techniques to add animations and graphics to your application, and enable your solution to work with multimedia content. You will also see how to use sensors, such as an accelerometer and a compass, as well as obtain the current GPS location. You will make your application ready to work with Internet-based scenarios, such as composing e-mails or downloading files, before finally testing the project and submitting it to the Windows Store. By the end of the book, you will have a market-ready application compatible across different Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Style and approach This quick-start book takes a cookbook format with recipes covering more than 125 solutions to help you create and build applications for Windows 10. The examples presented in the book use the free integrated development environment. A supporting set of codes that present solutions to problems described in particular chapters is available as well.

Windows APT Warfare: Identify and prevent Windows APT attacks effectively

Learn Windows system design from the PE binary structure to modern and practical attack techniques used by red teams to implement advanced preventionPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesUnderstand how malware evades modern security productsLearn to reverse engineer standard PE format program filesBecome familiar with modern attack techniques used by multiple red teamsBook DescriptionAn Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is a severe form of cyberattack that lies low in the system for a prolonged time and locates and then exploits sensitive information. Preventing APTs requires a strong foundation of basic security techniques combined with effective security monitoring. This book will help you gain a red team perspective on exploiting system design and master techniques to prevent APT attacks. Once you've understood the internal design of operating systems, you'll be ready to get hands-on with red team attacks and, further, learn how to create and compile C source code into an EXE program file. Throughout this book, you'll explore the inner workings of how Windows systems run and how attackers abuse this knowledge to bypass antivirus products and protection. As you advance, you'll cover practical examples of malware and online game hacking, such as EXE infection, shellcode development, software packers, UAC bypass, path parser vulnerabilities, and digital signature forgery, gaining expertise in keeping your system safe from this kind of malware. By the end of this book, you'll be well equipped to implement the red team techniques that you've learned on a victim's computer environment, attempting to bypass security and antivirus products, to test its defense against Windows APT attacks.What you will learnExplore various DLL injection techniques for setting API hooksUnderstand how to run an arbitrary program file in memoryBecome familiar with malware obfuscation techniques to evade antivirus detectionDiscover how malware circumvents current security measures and toolsUse Microsoft Authenticode to sign your code to avoid tamperingExplore various strategies to bypass UAC design for privilege escalationWho this book is forThis book is for cybersecurity professionals- especially for anyone working on Windows security, or malware researchers, network administrators, ethical hackers looking to explore Windows exploit, kernel practice, and reverse engineering. A basic understanding of reverse engineering and C/C++ will be helpful.

Windows Azure and ASP.NET MVC Migration

Practical, real-world tools for migrating ASP.NET MVC to Windows AzureWhen IIS6 and Windows Server 2003 are no longer supported, you?ll need to migrate websites currently hosted on these technologies to newer technologies. This book comes to the rescue. It's packed with all the steps you need - all intertwined with real-world examples - to perform the migration of IIS6 and Windows Server 2003 websites to Windows Azure. Discusses different aspects of performance and scalability such as pipeline optimization, process model configuration, caching, minification, and bundlingShares an overview of the Windows Azure Cloud Service and the benefits it has over legacy configurationsLooks at Windows Azure deployment features, provides steps for getting access to Windows Azure, and explains how to create the components necessary to host and successfully run a test website Windows Azure and ASP.NET MVC Migration is a must-have resource for making the transition to Windows Azure as smooth and successful as possible.

Windows Azure Data Storage

Make tools for storage accessible from Azure apps and any Internet connected appIn Windows Azure Data Storage, Simon Hart of Microsoft's Windows Azure Center of Excellence Team gives you all the tools you need to provide storage that is accessible both from Windows Azure applications and any application connected to the Internet. The book starts with an overview of the fundamental concepts, and then quickly dives in to configuring, scenario mapping, security, backup, recovery, and maintenance of the various data storage options.Contents include:Data Storage OptionsLocal StorageBlob StorageQueue StorageWindows Azure Service BusTable StorageWindows Azure SQL DatabaseMigrating DataSQL Data SyncWindows Azure Data Storage is ideal for professionals looking to quickly utilize one of the data storage mechanisms in Azure.

Windows Azure Developer's e-Book Bundle

A collection of five must-have Azure titles, from some of the biggest names in the fieldAvailable individually, but at a discounted rate for the collection, this bundle of five e-books covers key developer and IT topics of Windows Azure, including ASP.NET, mobile services, web sites, data storage, and the hybrid cloud. A host of Microsoft employees and MPVs come together to cover the biggest challenges that professionals face when working with Windows Azure. The e-books included are as follows: Windows Azure and ASP.NET MVC MigrationWindows Azure Mobile ServicesWindows Azure Web SitesWindows Azure Data StorageWindows Azure Hybrid CloudThis invaluable bundle of e-books will get you up and running confidently and quickly with Windows Azure.

Windows Azure Hybrid Cloud

An essential resource for implementing and managing a cloud infrastructure in AzureServing as a critical resource for anyone responsible for strategizing, architecting, implementing or managing a cloud infrastructure, this book helps you understand what is hybrid IT and how it's applicable (and inevitable) in today's world of emerging cloud. The team of authors focus on the Microsoft concept of a private/public cloud, deploying a private cloud fabric, deploying services, and building a private cloud, as well as integrating it with Microsoft's public cloud to create a cross-premises or public cloud. Looks at why hybrid IT is important to a business and what benefits a business can expect by adopting hybrid cloudExamines a cloud management platform and discusses why it is necessaryWalks you through the different kinds of solutions for IT problems that may arisePlaces a focus on considerations for ensuring resiliency, availability, and scalability when designing hybrid solutions to prevent system failure and data lossCovers optimizing the performance of the hybrid cloud as well as using tools that help you monitor and manage the performance of the hybrid cloudWindows Azure Hybrid Cloud helps you gain a better understanding of the hybrid IT environments, why those clouds should be implemented, and how they impact business.

Windows Azure Mobile Services

Get up and running with Windows Azure Mobile ServicesWindows Azure Mobile Services (WAMS) is a turn-key backend solution for applications, mobile or otherwise, to utilize structured storage in the cloud. It includes basic data access functionality and built-in authentication with Microsoft Account, Facebook, Twitter and Google, as well as push notification to the client app. This compact, to the point book gives you just what you need to get up and running with these tools. Demonstrates how to add, update, delete and retrieve data using standard .NET classes or REST-based requestsDescribes how Windows Azure Mobile Services supports authentication of the user and looks at the mechanism used to authenticate the userFeatures a number of examples that show how the WAMS scripting capability can be used to meet real-world business needsExamines the limits of Windows Azure Mobile Services, including scalability, database integration, and redundancy optionsThis book shows you exactly how to take advantage of the functionality offered by Windows Azure Mobile Services.

Windows Azure programming patterns for Start-ups

This book follows a step-by-step approach with clear transparent instructions, screenshots and code samples. This book is intended for Microsoft .NET developers who want to leverage the power of cloud and build a brand new service from scratch; it assumes a basic understanding of the .NET framework and C#.

Windows Azure™ Step by Step

Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to the programming fundamentals for Windows AzureTM Teach yourself how to build and host scalable applications in the cloud using Windows Azure--one step at a time. Ideal for those with basic programming skills, this tutorial provides practical, learn-by-doing exercises for working with the core services and features of the Windows Azure platform. Discover how to: Extend your existing skills to the cloud development model Build a simple web role application and deploy it to the cloud Create a worker role project to perform backend processes Store persistent data with Windows Azure Storage Develop a scalable database application in the cloud using Microsoft SQL AzureTM Connect several cloud-based applications with Windows Azure AppFabric Design a multitiered solution that can scale to meet user demand

Windows Azure Web Sites

A no-nonsense guide to maintaining websites in Windows AzureIf you're looking for a straightforward, practical guide to get Azure websites up and running, then this is the book for you. This to-the-point guide provides you with the tools you need to move and maintain a website in the cloud. You'll discover the features that most affect developers and learn how they can be leveraged to work to your advantage. Accompanying projects enhance your learning experience and help you to walk away with a thorough understanding of Azure's supported technologies, site deployment, and management tools and how to monitor and scale their application. Addresses the creation, deployment, and scaling of applicationsLooks at supported project types and technologiesReviews source control integration and release managementWalks you through scaling, configuring, and monitoring your siteProvides a project built on the ASP.NET MVC framework that demonstrates many core features of Windows Azure websitesWindows Azure Websites is an ideal resource for anyone who develops web applications and wants to move them to the cloud.

Windows Command-Line Administration Instant Reference

The perfect companion to any book on Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7, and the quickest way to access critical information Focusing just on the essentials of command-line interface (CLI), Windows Command-Line Administration Instant Reference easily shows how to quickly perform day-to-day tasks of Windows administration without ever touching the graphical user interface (GUI). Specifically designed for busy administrators, Windows Command-Line Administration Instant Reference replaces many tedious GUI steps with just one command at the command-line, while concise, easy to access answers provide solutions on the spot. Provides practical examples, step-by-step instructions, and contextual information Quick-reference style delivers the commands needed for managing data and the network; working with Active Directory; performing diagnostics and maintenance; and, creating batch files and scripts Covers administration for Windows Server 2008 Server Core, Windows Server 2008 (including R2), and Windows 7 Administrators can get more done in less time with CLI than they can with the standard GUI. Compact enough to keep on hand at all times, Windows Command-Line Administration Instant Reference provides administrators with a convenient, fast and simple way to use CLI.

Windows® Command-Line Administrators Pocket Consultant

Now updated for Windows Server® 2008 and Windows Vista®, this practical, pocket-sized reference delivers ready answers for using Windows command-line tools to manage multiple clients and servers. It's packed with hundreds of examples that show you how to run, use, schedule, and script Windows commands, support tools, and Resource Kit tools--without touching the GUI. Written by a well-known author of more than two dozen computer books--and featuring easy-to-read tables, lists, and step-by step instructions--this POCKET CONSULTANT delivers fast, accurate information on the spot.

Windows® Communication Foundation 4 Step by Step

Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to building connected, service-oriented applications. Teach yourself the essentials of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) 4 -- one step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, you get the clear guidance and hands-on examples you need to begin creating Web services for robust Windows-based business applications. Discover how to: Build and host SOAP and REST services Maintain service contracts and data contracts Control configuration and communications programmatically Implement message encryption, authentication, and authorization Manage identity with Windows CardSpace Begin working with Windows Workflow Foundation to create scalable and durable business services Implement service discovery and message routing Optimize performance with service throttling, encoding, and streaming Integrate WCF services with ASP.NET clients and enterprise services components Your Step by Step digital content includes: Practice exercises Downloadable code samples Fully searchable online edition of the book -- with unlimited access on the Web

Windows Containers for IT Pros: Transitioning Existing Applications to Containers for On-premises, Cloud, or Hybrid

This book has everything you need to know about Windows Containers, from an IT pro and ops perspective. Containers are the next big thing in IT infrastructure. More and more, we see companies relying on Kubernetes implementations to run their workloads on-premises, in the cloud, or even in hybrid deployments. IT pros and ops teams are now faced with the challenge of getting up to speed on container architecture, knowing how it differs from virtual machines (VMs), and the best means and practices for managing their applications in containers. Windows Containers for IT Pros explores all of that, from the IT pro experience. You will approach learning about containers through the optics of an author who is accustomed to deploying virtual machines (VMs). You will learn about differences, parallel practices, use cases, and how to get started and go deep into day 2 operations. What You Will Learn Architect and deploy Windows Containers leveraging existing skills Containerize existing applications Know best practices for managing resources in Windows Containers Get comfortable moving containers to the cloud with Azure Understand the options for using containers on Azure Who This Book Is For Windows IT pros and technical professionals deploying Windows Server and server applications today, such as .NET, ASP.NET, IIS, and more. This book assumes little to no experience with scripting as readers deploy their workloads via one of the Windows UIs (Hyper-V, Server Manager, Windows Admin Center, etc.). Knowledge of VMs and infrastructure, such as clustered operating systems, is recommended but not required.

Windows Developer Power Tools: Turbocharge Windows development with more than 170 free and open source tools

Software developers need to work harder and harder to bring value to their development process in order to build high quality applications and remain competitive. Developers can accomplish this by improving their productivity, quickly solving problems, and writing better code.A wealth of open source and free software tools are available for developers who want to improve the way they create, build, deploy, and use software. Tools, components, and frameworks exist to help developers at every point in the development process. Windows Developer Power Tools offers an encyclopedic guide to more than 170 of these free tools to help developers build top-notch Windows software from desktop applications to web services. To help you choose the right tools for solving both common and uncommon problems you face each day, this book follows a unique task-oriented organization, laying out topics in the same order that you and your team are likely to encounter them as you work on a project. Each tool entry features a solid introduction -- a mini user's guide -- so you can get up to speed quickly and understand how to best use the tool in your environment. Inside, you'll find:A guide to more than 170 tools covering 24 unique aspects of Windows and .NET software development, with many descriptions contributed by the tools' authorsDescriptions of freely available ASP.NET and Windows Forms controls, object relational mapping systems, testing frameworks, and build and continuous integration toolsArticles on tools to help developers troubleshoot misbehaving applicationsGuides for utilities to boost productivity in the development environment as well as speeding up tasks in Windows itself"Quick pick" lists at the start of each chapter to help you find and choose the right tool for your task"At a Glance" and "In a Nutshell" summaries to help readers more quickly narrow their optionsReferences to an online book site to keep you up-to-date with new releases and featuresForewords by Mike Gunderloy (Larkware) and Scott Hanselman (http://www.hanselman.com/tools), operators of the two most popular tools sites for Microsoft developers.Also, plenty of links in each article point you to additional detail online if you wish to delve more deeply into features and functionality. This one-stop resource covers a wide range of open source and freeware tools to help you answer questions around planning, developing, testing, and rolling out great software. Best of all, they're free.

Windows® Embedded CE 6.0 Fundamentals

Help drive the next wave of smart, connected devices. Guided by two experts on Windows Embedded CE, you'll examine the core architecture, tools, and techniques that streamline the development process--and help get your ideas to market faster. Discover how to: Install the development environment and toolset Apply the device-planning practices that help optimize development time and resources Exploit the unified build system, including batch file and console utilities Use--or create--board support packages for hardware-specific code Dig into driver infrastructure, classes, and development processes Design and configure a custom run-time image Test and verify devices with the Windows Embedded CE Test Kit Create an SDK to extend your application to third-party developers

Windows Essential Business Server 2008: Administrator’s Companion

The comprehensive, one-volume guide to deploying and managing Windows Essential Business Server 2008 for messaging and collaboration, security, data storage, support for line-of-business applications, and end-to-end network administration

Windows® Essential Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion

Get your midsize IT infrastructure up and running smoothly. This indispensable, single-volume reference details the features and capabilities of Windows Essential Business Server 2008. Gain the real-world insights, practical workarounds, and key troubleshooting tactics you need for on-the-job results. Discover how to: Plan, install, and configure Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Use the Administration Console interface to manage the network Configure user settings with Group Policy, scripts, user profiles, and Folder Redirection Manage Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 mailboxes and dynamic distribution groups Configure and customize Remote Web Workplace Implement antivirus, antispam, and firewall applications Monitor and troubleshoot network performance Plan and manage a backup and recovery strategy PLUS--Extend your network capabilities with the Premium Edition CD features: Sample files and code from the book Installation and configuration scripts Fully searchable eBook A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

Windows File System Troubleshooting

The Windows file system is large and complex, featuring not only a huge number of essential files and folders for the Windows OS, your software and hardware, but also several different underlying file systems that manage and maintain file integrity on your disks. In this book you''ll learn how to navigate around the Windows file structure (up to Windows 8. 1), with what does what and how essential everything is. Additionally we''ll show you how to effectively manage file, folder and security permissions to ensure users get what the access they need, and no more. We''ll also show you how to repair the underlying disk file system should something go horribly wrong. What you''ll learn 1) The structure of the Windows OS file system 2) The differences between different disk file structures 3) How to manage and maintain file ownership, permissions and security 4) How to manage and maintain file system security and encryption 5) How to recover an unbootable file system Who this book is for IT Pros, Windows expert and power users and system administrators are the audience for this book. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the Windows File System Chapter Goal: A deep dive into the structure of Microsoft Windows and how it manages and arranges OS, update and software files and hardware drivers The Windows File Structure Critical Windows System Files and Folders Managing software and apps Windows hardware driver files and management Managing updates in Windows Chapter 2: Understanding NTFS, FAT and ReFS File Systems Chapter Goal: The main Windows disk file systems and structures detailed Introducing the Windows disk file systems NTFS FAT (FAT32 / exFAT) ReFS Chapter 3: Permissions, Ownership and Auditing Chapter Goal: A common issue with Windows is managing correct file permissions and ownership, this chapter is a complete guide in managing these effectively Managing file, folder and disk permissions Managing file and folder ownership Successfully auditing Windows files, folders and assets Chapter 4: Managing File Security Chapter Goal: Security is essential with PCs in the workplace and at home. This chapter will teach the reader how to effectively secure their Windows OS, software and files Managing Windows, file, folder and disk security Managing security for documents and both disk and network assets Maintaining security best-practice in Windows Chapter 5: Managing and Troubleshooting Encryption and Compression Chapter Goal: This chapter will teach the reader how to effectively manage and deploy security and compression on their files, folders and disks Using and managing Windows file compression Using and managing EFS in Windows Using and Managing Bitlocker and Bitlocker To Go Chapter 6: Troubleshooting the Windows File System Chapter Goal: The disk file system in Windows is also prone to errors, this chapter will get readers started in diagnosing and troubleshooting errors. How disk file system errors occur Common disk file system errors Diagnosing and repairing common disk file system errors Chapter 7: Booting the unbootable - Repairing the Windows Boot System Chapter Goal: If a PC won''t start it''s likely that the boot system will need to be repaired. This chapter is a complete guide on how to automatically and manually fix this in Windows Automatically repairing the Windows boot system Effecting manual repair to the Windows boot system Rebuilding a corrupt Windows boot system Chapter 8: Restoring Files and Folder Security Settings Chapter Goal: Sometimes it all goes horribly wrong and users can be locked out of just about everything. This chapter will teach readers how to manually reset the file and folder permissions on all files and documents in a safe and secure way. When might you need to universally reset permissions? Using ICACLS to reset file permissions and ownership Chapter 9: Repairing the Windows File System using a Portable OS Chapter Goal: If Windows is unbootable or the file system corrupt, a portable OS on USB Flash Drive or DVD can still be used to rescue the OS and your...

Windows For Tablets For Dummies

Just for you--Windows 8 from the tablet user's perspectiveIf you're an experienced Windows user, you don't need a guide to everything that Windows 8 can do, just to those tools and functions that work on your tablet. And so here it is. This new book zeros in on what you need to know to work best on your tablet with Windows 8. Topics include navigating the new Windows 8 interface and how it works on a touchscreen, how to safely connect to the Internet, how to work with apps or share your tablet in a group, and much more.If you're a new tablet user, you'll particularly appreciate the fresh guidance on storing files in the cloud, finding tools on the new Windows app store, and tablet troubleshooting.Focuses just on using Windows 8 on tablet devices, giving tablet users their own exclusive guide Covers unique Windows 8 tablet features, such as the touchscreen interface, the new Windows app store, cloud computing options, and tablet troubleshooting Explores using a tablet PC as a media machine for music, photos, and video, as well as how to stay safe online, improve performance, and other topics Reveals savvy, practical tips from bestselling Windows For Dummies author Andy RathboneKeep Windows 8 For Tablets For Dummies close at hand and get the very most out of your Windows 8 tablet.

Windows Forensics: Understand Analysis Techniques for Your Windows

This book is your comprehensive guide to Windows forensics. It covers the process of conducting or performing a forensic investigation of systems that run on Windows operating systems. It also includes analysis of incident response, recovery, and auditing of equipment used in executing any criminal activity.The book covers Windows registry, architecture, and systems as well as forensic techniques, along with coverage of how to write reports, legal standards, and how to testify. It starts with an introduction to Windows followed by forensic concepts and methods of creating forensic images. You will learn Windows file artefacts along with Windows Registry and Windows Memory forensics. And you will learn to work with PowerShell scripting for forensic applications and Windows email forensics. Microsoft Azure and cloud forensics are discussed and you will learn how to extract from the cloud. By the end of the book you will know data-hiding techniques in Windows and learn about volatility and a Windows Registry cheat sheet.What Will You LearnUnderstand Windows architectureRecover deleted files from Windows and the recycle binUse volatility and PassMark volatility workbenchUtilize Windows PowerShell scripting for forensic applicationsWho This Book Is ForWindows administrators, forensics practitioners, and those wanting to enter the field of digital forensics