The conference fee is $795 and includes all courses below, all
Photoshop Fling courses, any course materials, and three evenings
of Geek Cruises entertainment and parties.
Speaker: Leo Laporte
Vista is the most significant upgrade to Windows ever. In this 90 minute class you'll learn everything you need to know to make the upgrade smoothly, including which programs will work and which won't, how to best move your data over, how to adjust to the significant changes in the user interface, tweaks and settings to make Vista more friendly, and much more. Whether you're using the latest version of XP or still using Windows 95, Leo can help you make the move into the 21st century with Windows Vista.
Speaker: Leo Laporte
Windows Vista changes everything about Windows security. In this 90- minute class you'll learn how to best protect yourself using Vista's built-in capabilities. You'll also learn about two additional security programs all Windows users must have, the five keys to security, how to protect your email, and more. This is one class you must attend before you take Vista for a spin on the Information Superhighway.
Speaker: Leo Laporte
Microsoft has significantly improved security with Windows Vista, but there are still ways for hackers to attack you and your data. In this 90-minute class we'll learn about the new Vista security model, User Account Control, the improved Windows firewall, Windows Service Hardening, and Network Access Protection. We'll see what's new in Internet Explorer 7, and learn how hackers are planning to attack this new, improved Windows. Can Windows ever be truly secure? Learn what you need to do to protect yourself and your network.
Speaker: Harry McCracken
Microsoft's new OS sports a fancy new user interface, dramatically better searching, handy “Gadgets,” and spruced-up tools for music and photos, among many enhancements. But what if you're happy with the PC you've got and don't want to spring for the upgrade? We'll tell you about absolutely free ways to give Windows XP much of Vista's functionality, and keep that old computer going strong.
Speaker: David Pogue
OK, now the Macintosh can run Windows, and millions of people have gotten used to running both Mac AND Windows. David Pogue is among them — in fact, he's written bestselling books on both operating systems. In this intriguing session, he'll show you how both Apple and Microsoft went about solving precisely the same problems — and how you can use this information to make your Macs and PCs talk to each other, how to make them share data, and how to make the switch from one platform to the other without going quietly mad.
Speaker: David Pogue
Did you know about the secret "rand" command that fills your document with dummy text for formatting purposes? Have you mastered the art of Word macros, which can clean up Internet text formatting or make a document fit your department's style guide with one click? What about transferring your custom toolbars from your main machine to your laptop? New York Times columnist/Word maven David Pogue will take you on a guided tour of Word's darkest recesses. Torches provided.
Speaker: Leo Laporte
Vista is brand new but already there are dozens of applications that take advantage of the new Aero interface and underlying capabilities of the new OS. In this 90 minute class we'll take a look at 20 great new shareware and freeware applications for Vista. Whether it's fun and games, enhanced productivity, or merely eye candy you're looking for, there's sure to be a program or two you won't want to be without. Leo will make all 20 applications available for you on CD, some with exclusive discounts.
During our cruise-conference, there will be three (3) "tracks" offered at the same time. Two of the tracks will be the Photoshop Fling seminars. One more track will include all of the PC Paradise classes below. Attendees may move freely, at any time, between any of the three tracks.
Speaker: David Pogue
50 million lines of code ... 5 years in the making ... Windows Vista is one monster operating system. And buried in there, lost to the average person, are tips, tricks, and shortcuts that will help you tame your files, folders, and even your copy of Windows. Let David Pogue, weekly tech columnist for the New York Times and author of "Windows Vista: The Missing Manual," show you some of the coolest hidden tidbits — and clever ways to use the not-hidden ones.
Speaker: David Pogue
So you thought Google was just a Web search page? You ain't seen nothin' yet. David Pogue, who won an Emmy for his CBS News profile of Google, will unveil the Google you never knew. It's a white pages, yellow pages, calculator, aircraft database, driving map, package tracker, auto database, barcode translator, stock ticker, and much more. He'll explain all — and also take you on a tour of what's cooking in Google Labs.
Speaker: Harry McCracken
Maybe you've already moved to Windows Vista. Maybe you're happy with XP. Maybe (gasp!) you're still on an earlier version. Doesn't matter — in this interactive class, we'll share simple tips with big payoffs.
Speaker: Harry McCracken
In early 2007, both Windows and Mac types get new versions of their operating systems — Vista and Leopard, respectively. Do the updates change the game? This session will provide the facts about both upgrades'hottest features, tell Windows users what they need about Mac OS X and vice versa, and provide insider tips. And with Macs now able to run Windows via Boot Camp, we'll also reveal whether the best solution is to run both platforms on one computer.
Speaker: Harry McCracken
The new version of Office is the biggest upgrade in years, with a totally new user interface and a profusion of new features large and small in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and all the other programs. This session will give PC World's expert take on what's new and how to get the most out of it. Come whether you've made the leap already and want tips and tricks, or are still deciding whether the upgrade is for you.
Speaker: Harry McCracken
Good news: It's never been a better time to be a complete and utter cheapskate. We'll reveal our favorite no-cost tools, from office suites to essential utilities to Web services so good you'd be happy to pay for them. You may never pay for software again.
Speaker: Harry McCracken
In the old days, you needed to be a complete and utter geek to use Linux. But the open-source operating system has gotten a lot easier to use, and is winning loyal fans every day. This session will explain how to tell if it's for you, recommend distributions for mere mortals, and reveal how to sidestep common gotchas.
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