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The perfect plain-English guide to the much-anticipated release of Windows 7 Whether you're new to computers or just eager to start using the newest version of Windows, Windows For Dummies, Enhanced Edition answers all your questions about the changes and new tools in Windows 7, enhanced with detailed video tutorials. Windows expert Andy Rathbone walks you step by step through the most common Windows 7 tasks, including managing files, applications, media, and Internet access. You’ll learn how to navigate the interface, customize the desktop, and work with the file system. You’ll then go deeper into the system, discovering new features and improvements, and finding tips and techniques for getting the most out of Windows 7. Covers basic management of applications, files, and data; creating and printing documents; setting up an Internet connection and e-mail account; and online security Includes specially produced videos explaining features and illustrating techniques in greater depth Explores using Windows to edit and manage audio, video, and photo files, and how to create CDs, DVDs, and playlists with Media Center Helps you tweak and customize Windows 7 to operate your way and set up user accounts, build a home network, and maintain your PC Provides troubleshooting advice, helps you find missing files and use the Help system, and explains common error messages Windows 7 For Dummies, Enhanced Edition will have you up and running on the newest version of Windows quickly and easily.

What’s a Gigabook? A collection of just about everything youneed to know on a topic, all in one convenient place! Windows XP Gigabook For Dummies takes the best from fiveother For Dummies books and squeezes out everything but themost important stuff. This single super-sized reference —more than 800 pages’ worth — gives you a go-to guide oneverything connected with Windows XP, PCs and peripherals, theInternet, Office 2003, and Money 2004. You might think of it as a“greatest hits” collection. Want to know how to set up, navigate, use, and maintain WindowsXP? It’s all in Book I. Book II covers the care and feedingof PCs in general and takes you on a complete tour ofperipherals—those add-ons that make computing cool. Want toexplore the world via the World Wide Web? Check Book III. And ifyou finally have to do some work, check into Book IV, whereyou’ll get the complete story on Office 2003 and Money 2004.You’ll discover how to: Customize Windows XP, set up user accounts, and sharefiles Work with digital photos, Windows Media Player, and WindowsMovie Maker Choose a printer, scanner, game hardware, and additionalstorage Set up a wireless home network Get online safely, protect your kids, create your own Webpages, and cruise for bargains on eBay Use Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint Manage your finances with Microsoft Money Windows XP Gigabook For Dummies is packed withinformation that’s easy to find and even easier tounderstand. Keep it handy for reference—you’ll begigapleased with how useful it is!

Computers were supposed to save us time, but Windows XP users knowhow often the opposite seems to be true. What if you could get alist of shortcuts that would save you time every single day?Windows XP Timesaving Techniques For Dummies, 2nd Editionincludes 70 of them, great tips and tricks that make Windows workfaster, more reliably, and more like the way you work. Collected and tested by Windows guru Woody Leonhard, thesetimesavers are organized into groups of related tasks so you canquickly find the ones that will help you at any given time. You canset up your desktop and launch your programs in the way that makessense for you, take back control of the Internet and e-mail, manageyour music and visual media, and protect your system in a fewsimple steps. You’ll find no-nonsense advice on Eliminating irritating programs that start automatically Speeding up the restart or shutdown process Streamlining searches, the Start menu, and Outlook Express Strengthening your firewall and zapping scumware Adjusting your monitor to reduce eyestrain Reducing download time for photos Enhancing the performance of your network Making online shopping faster as well as safer Scheduling maintenance chores to run while you sleep From the most basic to somewhat advanced tricks designed forpower users, this grocery list of timesavers has something forevery Windows XP user— including you!

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