Windows XP for Starters: The Missing Manual
Windows XP powers millions of PCs and is without a doubt the most widely used operating system in the world today. This rock solid operating system offers dozens of features for consumers, plus powerful applications and integrated networking tools all blended into an elegant interface. But working your way through all of these features and applications can be complicated. Whether you use this software at home or at work, sometimes you just want to learn the most commonly used features, not...
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Author David Pogue delivers an accessible and much needed guide with his trademark humor and friendly style. He provides clear explanations, with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and plenty of illustrations that make for a refreshingly simple approach to XP that's much less daunting than a weighty tech book.
Pt. 1The Windows XP desktopCh. 1The very basics11Ch. 2The desktop and start menu21Ch. 3Windows, folders, and the taskbar49Ch. 4Organizing your stuff77Pt. 2The components of Windows XPCh. 5Programs and documents109Ch. 6Pictures, music, and movies139Pt. 3Windows onlineCh. 7Getting on the Web169Ch. 8Outlook Express 6201Pt. 4Beyond the basicsCh. 9Printers and other hardware229Ch. 10The control panel257Ch. 11Help, maintenance, and backups285Pt. 5Life on the networkCh. 12User accounts319Ch. 13The home network343
\ From Barnes & NobleThe Barnes & Noble Review\ When it comes to Windows XP, where do you start? If you’re a beginner (or nearly so), check out Windows XP for Starters: The Missing Manual, by New York Times computer columnist David Pogue. \ This is a stripped-down, just-the-basics version of Pogue’s superb -- but quite detailed -- Missing Manuals for Windows XP Pro and Home. We love those books, but many beginners find them, well, a bit too much. Hence, this book: easier access, larger print, no clutter, no “geeky” stuff about NTFS filesystems.\ Stripped down, maybe, but it still covers everything most beginners want and need to do. You’ll learn how to find your way around, work with Windows XP’s built-in digital media (and other) software, get Web connected, and set up email. There’s even a quick, jargon-free guide to setting up your home network. Bill Camarda, from the February 2006 Read Only\ \ \
