Windows XP in a Snap (Sams Teach Yourself)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 432 pages
• Published by: Sams August 9, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 067232671X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0672326714
• Book Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 1.6 pounds

Product Description


You have a great computer with the Windows XP operating system. You surf the web, send e-mail and play the occasional game of Solitaire. There are more programs on it than you know what to do with, but you don't delete any of them in case you ever figure out what they do. Windows XP In a Snap can show you all of that and more than you even knew was possible. Did you know you can learn to set up a wireless network at home? Customize your desktop to launch your favorite programs upon start-up? Even build a music library from your CDs? More than 140 essential tips, tricks and techniques will show you how to do all of this, as well as how to stop spam, maximize your computer's performance and troubleshoot hardware problems. Windows XP In a Snap makes it easy for your PC to perform at the top of its game!

About The Author


Preston Gralla is the best-selling author of nearly thirty books that have been translated into 15 languages, including eBay in a Snap, How the Internet Works, How to Expand and Upgrade PCs, How Wireless Works and many others. A well-known technology guru, he has made many television and radio appearances on many shows and networks, including the CBS Early Show, CNN, MSNBC and ABC World News Now. He has done occasional commentaries about technology for National Public Radio's “All Things Considered.”

Reader Reviews
Gralla gives us a generously illustrated and detailed walkthrough of Microsoft Windows XP. He is aiding a brand new user. So the exposition is carefully done, with many screen captures of what you can change on the desktop. XP comes with all sorts of personalisation options of the desktop appearance. Since many people might set good store on being able to tweak this, a full third of the book is devoted to these issues. Personally, I think it is all somewhat cosmetic. But maybe it means more to you. The remainder of the book actually deals with more substantive issues. Here, you can learn to do real tasks. As in efficient browsing (using Internet Explorer). Or using email or Instant Messaging. These are probably the most popular communication modalities of the personal computer. So you should get facile in them. The book has no discussion about VOIP. The overall usage of which is increasingly strongly, but is still at a low base. In a few years time, the next version of this book might well include VOIP.