Download or read book How to Do Everything with Windows XP Digital Media written by Curt Simmons and published by McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media. This book was released on 2003-12-24 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the power of Windows XP to turn digital content into CDs, create movies, archive old albums and cassettes on CD, and much more. Windows XP guru Curt Simmons patiently explains everything from Digital PowerToys to a radio tuner, alarm clock, digital photography, a juke box, and tools such as Media Player, and Movie Maker.
Download or read book How to Do Everything with Windows XP written by Curt Simmons and published by McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media. This book was released on 2003 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide covers the components of Windows XP, and how to use the new features, updated software components, and fun Power Toys that are available. It provides details on home networking and more advanced OS topics for users that want more than the basics.
Download or read book How to Do Everything with Windows XP Home Networking written by Dave Field and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-10-27 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Network the computers and peripheral devices in your home or small office easily with help from this hands-on guide. How to Do Everything with Windows XP Home Networking explains, step-by-step, how to select the best components for your needs, set up a wired or wireless network, share an Internet connection, printer, and other resources, secure your network, and fight spam, viruses, and other potential threats. Get the book that makes it easy to design your own home network.
Download or read book How to Do Everything with Windows XP Third Edition written by Curt Simmons and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-05-18 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-follow guide shows anyone running Windows XP how to take advantage of the power, stability, and versatility of the most popular operating system in use today. Coverage of basic system features enables you to use your computer effectively and efficiently. Learn to access the Control Panel and customize settings, use keyboard commands, operate and maintain hardware, use all the software properly, and enjoy all the digital entertainment features. Key updates to this edition include full details on Service Pack 2--which provides increased protection against viruses, hackers, and worms--and how it affects security, email, home networking, and firewalls. The new interface and components of Media Player 10 are also covered, making downloading, playing and organizing music and videos much easier.
Download or read book How to Do Everything with Windows XP Third Edition written by Curt Simmons and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-04-27 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-follow guide shows anyone running Windows XP how to take advantage of the power, stability, and versatility of the most popular operating system in use today. Coverage of basic system features enables you to use your computer effectively and efficiently. Learn to access the Control Panel and customize settings, use keyboard commands, operate and maintain hardware, use all the software properly, and enjoy all the digital entertainment features. Key updates to this edition include full details on Service Pack 2--which provides increased protection against viruses, hackers, and worms--and how it affects security, email, home networking, and firewalls. The new interface and components of Media Player 10 are also covered, making downloading, playing and organizing music and videos much easier.
Download or read book How to Do Just about Anything in Windows XP written by Reader's Digest and published by Readers Digest. This book was released on 2003 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes readers through setting up their PC, mastering Windows XP activities, getting around the system quickly and easily, creating shortcuts to programs and folders, customizing controls, and step-by-step instructions including snapshots of the PC screen.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Microsoft Windows XP written by Paul McFedries and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-11-01 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Windows XP is not a book for nerds, geeks, or anyone else who regards a pocket protector as the height of fashion. Instead, this book is aimed squarely at people who, through no fault of their own, have ended up with Windows XP installed on their computer and they want some guidance on how to tame this new beast. This completely revised edition covers both Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional. It includes all the new Windows XP features, including the new interface, the latest versions of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express, Windows Media Player 8, the new digital media features, and more.
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Windows XP written by Michael S. Toot and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2006-01-31 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop...for when you want more than the official line! Microsoft Windows XP SP2 may be a robust and flexible operating system, but to use it with confidence you'll need to know its quirks and shortcuts. Find out what the manual doesn't always tell you in this insider's guide to using Windows XP in the real world. What's the best way to handle security? How do you set up a network? From handling data to avoiding crashes, first get the official way, then the best way from two expert power users. * Unbiased coverage of how to get the most out of Windows XP Service Pack 2, including the new Windows Firewall and wireless UI * Savvy, real-world advice, from customizing your desktop and managing files to setting up a home network and maintaining security * Time-saving techniques and practical guidance on how to end-run Windows quirks, avoid pitfalls, and increase your productivity * Tips and hacks on XP Home versus XP Professional, the new Windows Media Player, managing portable computers, and others * Sidebars, tables, and illustrations on expanding your reach with PowerToys, getting rid of hidden Windows components, playing games the way your video card intended, and more Watch for these graphic icons in every chapter to guide you to specific practical information. * Bright Ideas are smart innovations that will save you time or hassle. * Hacks are insider tips and shortcuts that increase productivity. When you see * Watch Out! heed the cautions or warnings to help you avoid common pitfalls. And finally, check out * Inside Scoops for practical insights from the author. It's like having your own expert at your side!
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Microsoft Windows XP written by Paul McFedries and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-11-01 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're no idiot, of course. You're computer literate, but it seems you need a Ph.D. in Geek Speak to read most books on Windows XP. Don't worry! You don't have to learn another language to understand The Complete Idiot's Guide ® to Windows XP. This is not a book for those who think the pocket protector is the height of fashion. Written for anyone who may be the proud yet bewildered new user of Windows XP, this Complete Idiot's Guide give you: -- Advice to help you master the basics of navigating Windows XP. -- Information on all the new Windows XP features, including the new interface and the latest versions of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express. -- Ways to put Windows Media Player 8, the new digital media features, and other cool applications to work for you. -- Excellent instruction on how to set up and maintain a network using Windows XP.
Download or read book Absolute Beginner s Guide to Microsoft Windows XP Media Center written by Steve Kovsky and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the Windows XP Media Center is designed as a consumer product, it is actually more complex than the conventional computer and home entertainment devices it replaces. That's why this book--written in the fun, friendly Absolute Beginner's style--is required reading for buyers of these multitasking, media-centric machines. It is written in an easy-to-understand tone that won't confuse readers with lots of technical jargon.
Download or read book Windows XP MVP written by John Barnett and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2005-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wish you could hire a Windows XP expert? You just did. If you use Windows XP at home or in a small business, you don't have the luxury of calling IT whenever you need help. But now, you can call on a Microsoft MVP and a team of highly qualified experts. They cover everything you might need to know about Windows XP--configuration, file management, digital media, Internet options, security, network set-up, and more. No complex theory here, just straightforward information about how to do what you want to do, with plenty of helpful tips and sidebars to make it even easier. * Set up your desktop and menus for maximum convenience * Install and manage additional hardware and software * Work with your folders and files * Create and manage dial-up and broadband Internet connections * Configure and customize Internet Explorer and Outlook Express * Build and manage wired or wireless networks * Learn to use all the digital media applications * Secure your system, translate error messages, and recover from a crash
Download or read book Windows XP Hacks written by Preston Gralla and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2005 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition covers the XP operating system from start to finish. Among the multitude of topics addressed, this must-have resource includes extensive coverage of hot-button issues such as:securityweb browsingcontrolling the control panelremoving uninstallable XP componentspop-up adsYou'll also find timesaving hacks for file distribution; digital media, such as iTunes; and high-visibility web software, services, and exploits that have emerged since the book's last edition. Each hack in the book can be read easily in just a few.
Download or read book How Microsoft Windows Vista Works written by Eric Lindley and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows Vista is the long-awaited upgrade to the Microsoft Windows operating system, and it's a lot different from the Windows you're used to. What's new in Windows Vista–and how do all those new features work? How Microsoft Windows Vista Works is the first book to take you inside the new Windows Vista operating system and show you how all the pieces and parts work. With clear and simple explanations and illustrations that say, "You, too, can understand this," How Microsoft Windows Vista Works gives you detailed information on the hidden workings of Windows Vista–from the new Aero interface inside to the Windows kernel. It's a four-color, highly visual explanation of everything that matters about Windows Vista, including: How Windows Vista differs from Windows XP How Windows controls your computer How User Account Control protects your system How virtual folders and instant search work How Windows Vista renders graphics How the Aero interface and the Windows Sidebar work How Internet Explorer 7's tabbed browsing works How Windows connects to a wireless network How the new Windows Photo Gallery manages your digital photos Contents Introduction xi Part I: What Windows Vista Is–and What It Does 2 Chapter 1 Understanding Windows and Other Operating Systems 6 Chapter 2 How Windows Vista Differs from Windows XP 14 Chapter 3 What Windows Vista Does 26 Part II: Basic Operations 32 Chapter 4 Powering On and Powering Off 36 Chapter 5 Managing System Resources 48 Chapter 6 Managing System Information 62 Chapter 7 Managing Users 70 Chapter 8 Managing Data 76 Chapter 9 Managing Applications 92 Part III: Windows Vista Graphics 100 Chapter 10 Understanding Vista Graphics 104 Chapter 11 The Vista Interface 112 Chapter 12 The Vista Desktop 122 Part IV: Digital Media 130 Chapter 13 Windows Media Center 134 Chapter 14 Digital Music 150 Chapter 15 Digital Images 166 Chapter 16 Digital Video and Movies 174 Part V: Networking and the Internet 182 Chapter 17 Windows Vista and the Internet 186 Chapter 18 Windows Vista Networks 204 Part VI: Security and Maintenance 220 Chapter 19 Windows Vista Security Features 224 Chapter 20 Routine Maintenance 238 Glossary 252 Index 266
Download or read book Windows XP Power Hound written by Preston Gralla and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2004-09-30 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows XP can be a great tool, but it is all too easy to trip over Windows XP's annoying traits more often than you leverage its productivity. Windows XP power-users troll online resources, documentation, and the expertise (or lucky finds) of friends for valuable tips and tricks--a keyboard shortcut here, an undocumented double-click there--to eliminate annoyances, save time, and take control of their Windows XP. But what if there was an easier way?This new book presents literally hundreds of problems and solutions, amazing power tips, cool tricks, and clever workarounds in one clearly organized, easy to use, and portable resource. Truly insightful and amusing, Windows XP Power Hound gives Windows XP users practical hints for everything from the desktop to Office programs to the registry, and includes documented (but little-known) tips as well as previously undocumented tricks. Windows XP Power Hound moves far beyond mere productivity and explores what's possible with Windows XP--including cool things you probably never thought of doing.An understanding of Windows XP basics will get the job done. But discovering the most useful I didn't know that! tips and shortcuts will make using Windows XP a far richer and less frustrating experience. The practical, concise format of Windows XP Power Hound makes it easy to dip into for a quick tip from time to time; the warm, jargon-free tone makes it easy to read cover to cover.Anyone who wants to smooth out Windows XP's speed bumps and get some serious speed to accelerate through the bottlenecks will find that even a handful of these useful, to-the-point tips will make Windows XP Power Hound worth its weight in chocolate.
Download or read book Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP All in One written by Greg Perry and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2004-12-17 with total page 983 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're new to the world of Windows XP and are daunted by the thought of having to figure it all out on your own, Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP All in One can help. This all-inclusive reference book will teach you how to not only use your Windows XP system, but also how to utilize digital media and Internet features. Learn how to set up a home network, as well as how to upgrade, repair and protect your PC from viruses, spam and spyware. Updated to include information relating to the Windows XP Server Pack 2, Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP All in One will help you get the most you can out of your Windows XP-based computer.
Download or read book Faster Smarter Microsoft Windows XP with Microsoft Plus Digital Media Edition written by Ed Bott and published by . This book was released on 2003-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're looking to e-mail photos, network your home computers, or get the latest news on your Pocket PC, this friendly, high-energy guide shows how to do it faster, smarter, and better. Dive in--and teach yourself exactly what you need using the quick lists, numbered steps, and helpful examples. This popular book now features a full version of Plus! Digital Media Edition software, along with two new chapters, for even more cool things to experience with Windows XP! Set up your e-mail and connect to the Internet Tweak memory and system settings--get more speed Help foil hackers, viruses, and spam; keep cookies in check Troubleshoot your PC and build your own network Burns CDs, master your digital camera, create a media library Plus! Download Web content to your Pocket PC Plus! Share narrated photo stories on line Plus! Turn old LPs and cassettes into vibrant digital audio Plus! Add special effects to home movies Featuring the ultimate photo, music, and movie enhancement pack for Windows XP! Amp up your digital media experience the faster, smarter way! Inside, full Microsoft Plus! Digital Media Edition software and two new chapters to do amazing things with: Plus! Sync & Go for Pocket PC Plus! Photo Story Plus! Effects & Transitions for Movie Maker 2 Plus! Analog Recorder Plus! Party Mode, Plus! CD Label Maker, and five more tools
Download or read book HOW TO DO EVERYTHING WITH YOUR IPOD ITUNES 3 E written by Guy Hart-Davis and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-01-12 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the most use possible from your iPod with the fully updated version of this bestselling how-to guide. You'll discover that today's iPods can be used for much more than just playing music. Now you can enjoy videos, load your iPod with your calendar and contacts, transfer up-to-the-minute headlines, or even display driving directions. Learn how to configure iTunes for burning CDs, get tips for managing your iTunes library, synch multiple iPods to the same computer, and much more. Whether you are a Windows or Mac OS X user, this easy-to-follow guide will help you to take your iPod and iTunes to the absolute limit!
