The hacker's point of view sheds new light on the PC, the Windows operating system, and the Internet. Tips on the efficient use of these elements, which are an integral part of the contemporary world and day-to-day life are provided along with descriptions of the internals of the Windows operating system and techniques for tweaking both the operating system and PC hardware. How to play tricks on friends using the PC and secrets of using the Internet for efficient web surfing are covered. Hacking methods are also shown for stealing data or monitoring a computer through peripheral devices.