Synopses & Reviews
300+ Immediate Solutions from the Pros
Increase your productivity with hundreds of insightful tips that tap the enhanced functionality of Windows XP. Get a solid overview of up-to-the-minute features, compatibility issues, hardware profiles, and all the new interface technology. Authors Walter Glenn and Rowena White let you in on their collective wealth of Windows knowledge--including keyboard shortcuts, little-known navigation tips, and advanced topics like networking--all in a digestible style and lucid format. With coverage of both Windows XP Home and Professional editions, Windows XP Tips & Techniques provides comprehensive solutions for getting the most from this efficient operating system.
Inside:
- Precise, proven techniques--professional-level advice from industry experts
- Chapter-by-chapter subject indexes--makes critical information easier to access
- Additional cross-referencing--author recommendations for more information
- "Try-It" icons--each tip includes instructions for immediate implementation
- Must-have information--quick and concise solutions that work
Table of Contents
Part I :Installation and Setup
1: Windows XP: New Features and Installation
2: Managing Windows Components and Applications
3: Adding, Removing, and Configuring Hardware
Part II: Windows Basics
4: Using the Windows Desktop
5: Managing Files and Folders
6: Running and Managing Applications
7: Printing and Faxing
8: Using the Command Prompt
9: Getting Help and Support
10: Logging On and Off and Shutting Down
Part III :Networking
11: Configuring and Managing Network Connections
12: Managing Users
13: Sharing Files, Printers, and Other Resources
14: Working Remotely and Working Offline
Part IV: Internet
15: Getting Connected and Setting Internet Options
16: Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer
17: Using E-mail and Newsgroups with Outlook Express
18: Using MSN Explorer and Windows Messenger
Part V: Having Fun
19: Managing Photographs and Graphics
20: Using Windows Media Player
Part VI: Customizing Windows
21: Changing Desktop and Display Settings
22: Using the Control Panel
(and more...)