&> Who knows how a computer could be simpler? What can you do with your new PC? This is all easy, thanks to Michael Miller instructions step-by-step advice and useful! Now updated for both Windows Vista? Here's a preview what will you find inside: Learn how to create and configure your new computer, and install new computer hardware and software Get the scoop on how to work with Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista, and how to personalize it just for you Learn how to use the most popular computer programs? including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Money, and Quicken Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, instant messaging, blogging, and podcasts and create your own MySpace page Become a digital media pro? learn to work with digital cameras and photos, download and listen to digital music, and burn your own CDs and DVDs Learn how to protect your PC from spam, viruses, spyware, and computer attacks Learn how to set up a wireless network at home and share your Internet connection with multiple PCs Introduction I Started Understanding Desktop PC 1 Understanding Notebook PC 2 3 Setting Up Your New Computer System II Using Windows 4 Getting to know Windows Vista 5 Using Windows XP on Old Computers 6 Personalizing Windows 7 Working with Files, Folders, and Disks III Upgrading and Maintaining Your System 8 Adding New Hardware and Devices to Your System 9 Setting Up Home Network 10 Performing Routine Maintenance 11 Dealing with Common Problems 12 Protecting Your PC from Viruses, Spam, and Other Online IV Using Computer Software 13 Installing New Software 14 Suite Spot: Working with Microsoft Works and Microsoft 15 Letters, Memos, and More: Working with Microsoft Word Number crunching 16: 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 V Using the Internet 20 Sending and Receiving Email 21 Surfing the Web with Internet Explorer 22 Web Search 23 Online Shopping 24 Buying and Selling on eBay Online Auction 25 Exploring Blogs and Podcasts 26 Social Networking with MySpace 27 Make Your Own Web Page 28 Exploring Other Cool and Useful Websites 29 Sending and Receiving Instant Messages VI Exploring the Digital Lifestyle 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 Create Your Own Digital Home Movies Index Michael Miller is the bestselling author of more than 75 books, covering topics such as Windows XP and eBay online auction. Michael has helped more than one million readers who are productive with their PC and have earned a reputation for practical advice, technical accuracy, and making difficult topics easy to understand. Category: Computers & Internet Includes: General Computer User Level: Beginning $ 21.99 U.S. / $ 26.99 CAN / 15.99 Net UK www.quepublishing.com