Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics&> Who knew how simple computers could be? What can you do with your new PC? The sky''s the limit! Absolute Beginner''s Guide to Computer Basics will show you how to set up and configure your PC, including how to connect to the Internet. Then you''ll learn how to fix your digital photos, create digital scrapbooks, download digital music to your iPod, burn your own custom CDs, watch DVD movies, write letters and memos, balance your checkbook, and create show-stopping presentations. And if you need more computing horsepower, you''ll even learn how to upgrade your PC and add new peripherals. It''s all easy, thanks to Michael Miller''s step-by-step instructions and helpful advice! Now updated for both Windows Vista(tm) and Windows XP, Absolute Beginner''s Guide to Computer Basics will have you using your new PC in no time! Here''s a preview of what you''ll find inside:
Introduction I Getting Started 2 Understanding Notebook PCs II Using Windows 4 Getting to Know Windows Vista 6 Personalizing Windows 7 Working with Files, Folders, and Disks 9 Setting Up a Home Network 11 Dealing with Common Problems 12 Protecting Your PC from Viruses, Spam, and Other Online IV Using Computer Software 13 Installing New Software 14 The Suite Spot: Working with Microsoft Works and Microsoft 16 Crunching Numbers: Working with Microsoft Excel 17 Presenting Yourself: Working with Microsoft PowerPoint 18 Banking and Beyond: Working with Microsoft Money and Quicken 19 Connecting to the Internet At Home and on the Road 20 Sending and Receiving Email 21 Surfing the Web with Internet Explorer 22 Searching the Web 23 Shopping Online 24 Buying and Selling in eBay Online Auctions 25 Exploring Blogs and Podcasts 26 Social Networking with MySpace 27 Creating Your Own Web Page 28 Exploring Other Cool and Useful Websites 29 Sending and Receiving Instant Messages 30 Using Your PC with a Digital Camera 31 Organizing and Editing Your Digital Photos 32 Sharing Your Digital Photos Online 33 Playing, Ripping, and Burning CDs 34 Downloading and Playing Digital Music 35 Using Your PC with an iPod or MP3 Player 36 Playing DVDs and Videos on Your PC 37 Downloading and Playing Videos from the Web 38 Making Your Own Digital Home Movies Michael Miller is the best-selling author of more than 75 how-to books, covering topics such as Windows XP and eBay online auctions. Michael has helped more than a million readers be productive with their PCs and has earned a reputation for practical advice, technical accuracy, and making difficult topics easy to understand. Category: Computers & Internet Covers: General Computing User Level: Beginning $21.99 USA / $26.99 CAN / 15.99 Net UK www.quepublishing.com |
