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Covers the latest Windows XP updates including Service Pack 2 ...More

Fully revised to quickly answer your XP questions

You asked for more coverage of Outlook Express, scanning and faxing, CD burning, and more in Windows XP For Dummies -- and we delivered! This updated edition is packed with answers to your Windows XP questions, from getting files and programs to work to troubleshooting common problems. Best of all, it's written in author Andy Rathbone's fun and friendly style that's made this book a bestseller for over 10 years.

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"Windows Vista For Dummies Special Preview Edition "offers you a first-look reference on the big Windows upgrade coming in 2007. This book shows you how to get around on the pre-release Beta 2 version of Windows Vista and offers insight into the new features of the interface. This special edition also contains help for figuring out what kind of computer you’ ll need to run all of Vista’ s features and a special full-color section showing off the look and updated tools in Vista. Includes previews of: The new "Aero" interface and its see-through effect New file naming conventions, including keywords Windows search capabilities that make finding files easier New security features, including updated virus and spyware protection New media features including the new photo organizing and DVD authoring systems A look at the big change ...More

Packed with hundreds of new features, Windows Vista will open up new ways for users to take advantage of their PCs. Bestselling author Rizzo helps users prepare for Vista with this focused, full-color volume. He includes concise explanations to make what can be a daunting task--upgrading to a new OS--easy and approachable. ...More

Understand your laptop, power it up, and play it safe ...More

Follow Dan's plan for picking the perfect laptop and hit the road

You hold in your hands the next-best thing to a laptop itself -- the complete fun-and-easy guide to choosing and using the laptop that fits your needs. Here's Dan Gookin's should-be-patented five-step process for buying a computer plus the complete laptop lowdown -- power management, wireless access, special security issues, and more.

Discover how to Decide what you want and shop accordingly Use Windows Vista on your laptop Connect external devices via USB ports Hook up with a wireless network Protect your laptop and your data

Get a head start with the newest release of Microsoft Windows Vista--with insights from expert author and MVP William Stanek. Preview and evaluate the latest features, capabilities, and improvements to Microsoft Windows--and hit the ground running. What's new and improved in the newest release of the Microsoft Windows family of client operating systems? Which versions of Windows Vista are right for you and your organization? How will the new features and capabilities in Windows Vista improve security, make users more productive, and make it easier for IT professionals to deploy, manage, and support Windows desktops and mobile clients? Popular author and MVP William Stanek offers expert insights in this first look into the latest generation of Windows operating systems. Discover the new features and tools for deploying Windows Vista, help ...More

Everything you need to install, run, and optimize Linux on your desktop ...More

Here's how to start using Linux, the popular and free operating system

Want to do the same tasks you can with Windows, except for free? Linux is the alternative open source operating system that's beloved by users in the know. This newly updated guide gives you just what you need to get started with Linux -- plain-English explanations, savvy tips and advice, and, best of all, the full Fedora Core installation on DVD!

Understand core Linux tasks

Use OpenOffice.org for common functions

Manage and play multimedia

Make your Linux box more secure

Use Linux and Windows together

9 books in 1--your key to Windows XP success! ...More

Your one-stop guide to Windows XP, fully updated for Service Pack 2 enhancements

Whether you want to set up a reliable network in your home office or you just want to beat the computer at Solitaire, here's your guide! In one of these handy minibooks, you'll find exactly what you need to know about basic Windows XP operation, getting around online, applying new security procedures, enjoying multimedia, and more.

Discover how to Use new Service Pack 2 security tools Personalize your desktop Set up Web pages and use e-mail Work with digital cameras and camcorders Choose and set up a Media Center PC

Short Description The smart way to learn the latest version of Microsoft Windows--one step at a time! Build exactly the skills you need by working at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on practices files on CD. Long Description The smart way to learn the latest version of Microsoft Windows--one step at a time! Work at your own pace through the easy numbered steps, practice files on CD, helpful hints, and troubleshooting help to master the fundamentals of working with Windows Vista, including how to navigate the new user interface and how to use the new search features for finding anything on your desktop. You will learn how to manage files and folders to simplify your work, easily add or remove programs, hook up printers and other devices, and set up your Internet connection, email, and instant messaging. You will also ...More

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something -- and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 150 Windows XP tasks. Each task-based spread includes these great features to get you up and running on Windows XP in no time: Helpful sidebars that offer practical tips and tricks Succinct explanations that walk you through step by step Full-color screen shots that demonstrate each task Two-page lessons that break big topics into bite-sized modules ...More

Learn How To: Insert special symbols in documents Set up and secure an Internet account Load images from a digital camera Draw, fill, and edit shapes Copy tracks from music CDs Defragment your hard drive

Aimed at nonprofessionals, this idiot's guide covers the new Windows "Millennium" features, including personalized menus, the latest version of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express, MSN Messenger Server, networking, digital cameras and scanners. ...More

The ultimate starting point for senior citizens who want to learn how to use a PC, this reference guides users through the basics of the Windows Vista operating system. Seniors can work through the book at their own pace while sitting at the computer, learning how to write letters and memos, send and receive e-mail, explore the World Wide Web, and customize computer settings. The information is suitable for users with Windows Vista, Internet Explorer 7, and Outlook Express 7. ...More

Master the features of Microsoft Office--Word, Excel, FrontPage, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook--with the help of this new and improved handbook. Featuring full color graphics on every page and clear screenshots, the guide gets readers up to speed quickly on the market-leading office application. 700 illustrations. ...More

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This great guide uses the proven Visual approach to cover not just how Excel 2002 works, but how to make real-world use of it with pages upon pages of examples. It features the trademark Visual format of succinct text and annotated, step-by-step lessons with a four-color treatment. New Excel features are covered, including new time saving fill and formatting features as well as an updated interface. And this book covers the essentials a new Excel user needs to know to build a spreadsheet, enter in data and formulas, create charts and graphs, and do basic data analysis. ...More