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Windows XP for Dummies does a good job in its role as the flagship of the Dummies line, providing Windows novices with a guided introduction to Microsoft's latest and most feature-rich operating system for everyday computer users. Its treatment of computer, Windows, and Internet fundamentals is among the best on the market, and author Andy Rathbone has an appealing way of writing that's simultaneously fun and detail-rich. If you're a Windows novice--meaning you don't know how to undelete a file that's been sent to the Recycle Bin, or what a Web browser is, or what it means to "cut and paste" text--you will get a lot out of Rathbone's work.
Some aspects of this book could be better, such as the part of the networking chapter that calls for an Ethernet hub without noting that a switch, though possibly more expensive, would do the job better, without any additional hassle. The networking coverage also does an inadequate job of explaining how to share a cable modem or DSL connection among several computers. This is a serious shortcoming, and we're getting to the point in our evolution as a society of computer users at which we can assume that everyone knows what the "Cancel" button does and would rather read about the newer, more exciting things that Windows XP can do. Even the dummies aren't that dumb anymore.
But that said--and Rathbone does confine a lot of the really elementary stuff to a skinny introductory chapter--this book is a boon to people who aren't familiar with Windows XP or its immediate predecessors (including Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me). It's also great for people who have learned a little about Windows on the job or from their kids, and want to expand on what they know. --David Wall
Topics covered: Microsoft Windows XP for people completely unfamiliar with the operating system and other recent versions of Windows. Coverage includes how to run programs, move and delete files, connect to the Internet, and use applications like electronic mail programs, Web browsers, and multimedia players.
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Windows is the world’s most popular operating system, and Windows For Dummies is the bestselling computer book ever. When you look at Windows XP For Dummies, 2
nd Edition, it’s easy to see why. Here’s all the stuff you want to know, served up in plain English and seasoned with a few chuckles. But make no mistake, this book means business.
Author Andy Rathbone listened to what you wanted to know, and this edition is loaded with additional information about
- E-mail, faxing, and troubleshooting
- Maximizing security features
- Customizing and upgrading Windows XP
- Multimedia applications—CDs, digital music and photos, video, and more
- Answers to questions asked by thousands of Windows users
If you’re just getting started with Windows XP, you’ll find Windows XP For Dummies, 2
nd Edition is a lot easier than trying to get the fourth-grader next door to explain it to you. (Andy Rathbone is a lot more patient.) There’s a whole section devoted to “Windows XP Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know,” so you can get the hang of the basics quickly and in the privacy of your own home. And if you’ve been around a couple of generations of Windows, you’ll be especially interested in how to squeeze maximum security from the beefed-up anti-spam and firewall features in Service Pack 2.
Windows XP For Dummies, 2
nd Edition is sort of like a buffet—you can sample everything, or just stick with the stuff you know you like. You’ll find out how to
- Locate programs and files, organize your information, and fax, scan, or print documents
- Get online safely, send and receive e-mail, work with Internet Explorer’s security toolbar, and steer clear of pop-ups, viruses, and spam
- Make Windows XP work the way you want it to, share your computer while maintaining your privacy, set up a network, and perform routine maintenance
- Transfer and organize pictures from your digital camera, edit digital video, and create custom CDs of your favorite tunes
- Use Windows XP’s troubleshooting wizards and become your own computer doctor
With its task-oriented table of contents and tear-out cheat sheet, Windows XP For Dummies, 2
nd Edition is easy to use. You can quickly find what you want to know, and you just may discover that this book is as important to your computer as the power cord.
Customer Reviews:
The Dummy Helped.......2007-07-12
I have a friend who is in her 80's, relatively inexperienced in computers and dependent on grandchildren to help, that is when she could find them. I saw this and sent it to her. Her comments were very enthuiastic. She claims that it substituted for a grandchild quite well on several occasions.
WINDOWS XP.......2007-06-08
this is one of two books i keep by my computer, it has been a great help to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not That Good...........2007-05-07
I did not find the book that helpful. A lot of times, the information in the book does not match the information on the window menu, task bar, etc. I had to lesrn through trial and error. I thought this book would help me to avoid that. It did not. I am still learning through trail and error. The book seems to be outdated, and it is a disappointment to me.
GREATEST BOOK!!!.......2007-04-07
I purchased this book because I am NOT computer savvy.
This book helped me navigate thru my computer and internet.
It is great to have a reference that answers all of your
questions, even before you've asked them. Thank you Mr.Rathbone!
Windows XP for Dummies.......2007-03-09
Buy the book. A great refence book and a great starter for us Dummies!!
Book Description
* This wide-ranging guide helps ordinary users fight back against Windows slowdowns, glitches, and annoyances
* Windows is the world's dominant desktop operating system, with 93.8 percent of the market as of 2002
* Packed with savvy tips for decluttering a system, speeding up access to programs and data, customizing the interface, rooting out resource hogs, tuning up e-mail and Web browser performance, protecting against viruses, and more
* Focuses on Windows XP and covers the new Service Pack 2, but many techniques are applicable to older Windows versions
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This wide-ranging guide helps ordinary users fight back against Windows slowdowns, glitches, and annoyances
* Windows is the world's dominant desktop operating system, with 93.8 percent of the market as of 2002
* Packed with savvy tips for decluttering a system, speeding up access to programs and data, customizing the interface, rooting out resource hogs, tuning up e-mail and Web browser performance, protecting against viruses, and more
* Focuses on Windows XP and covers the new Service Pack 2, but many techniques are applicable to older Windows versions
Customer Reviews:
Cleaning Windows XP For Dummies.......2007-04-02
Most of the things in this book are on the tutorial that comes on your computer, for basic maintenance. As far as the registry cleaning program, that it suggested to run, I seen no improvement in the speed. It also cost $30 to find that out. The book should also only be about 10 pages long and cost about $3, if you delete all the content that has nothing to do with a computer.
Cleaning Windows XP for Dummies.......2007-03-20
This is an excellant book for keeping your computer in tip top condition,
you should have some knowledge of computers, and really should read most of the book, before starting this project, it has to be done in stages.
This should be given out with every NEW computer
Book Ok, but beware of recommendations.......2007-02-09
There are lots of tips and resources to make windows XP run faster and to clean the harddrive.
Unfortunately one of the recommended programs for doing most of the things for you is System Mechanic (do not forget to read all the comments for this software in Amazon -at the moment 20 ratings with one star for the version 7- I wish I had read them prior to use it) which made my windows work worse than before and broke most of links of programs with the System Registry.
Good Luck.
Good for beginners.......2006-09-07
First, let me start by saying I am an intermediate computer user and I purchased this book in tandem with "Master Visually - Optimizing PC Performance" by Joe Kraynak.
This book, "Cleaning Windows XP For Dummies" is a fine read. It has plenty of useful information and is well written and concise. The only catch is that it really is made for a computer novice. Wyatt does an excellent job of writing for someone who is not very familiar with how Windows XP really works, but anyone with an average knowledge of computing may find this book a little simplistic (as the title implies).
For someone who has very little computer knowledge (especially with Windows XP) I would recommend this book. If you are looking for something that goes just a little bit more in depth and is not quite as "dumbed-down" I would point you towards the book I referenced previously.
Great Book!.......2006-02-22
I thought it was excellent. It had alot of helpful tips and has enticed me to buy other dummies books.
Book Description
Microsoft Office XP consists of several programs: a word processor (Word 2002), a spreadsheet program (Excel 2002), a presentation graphics program (PowerPoint 2002), a personal information organizer and e-mail client (Outlook 2002), and a database program (Access 2002). And depending on the version of Office XP that you get, you may have bonus programs that include a Web-page design and management application (FrontPage 2002).
Having so many programs at your disposal can be very intimidating, especially for the beginning user. Which program do you use for which task? How can you get information from one program into another? Which programs do you really need, and which ones can you safely ignore? Your questions will abound and confound!
Office XP For Dummies answers all these questions and more – in easy-to-understand terms and without all that computer-geek gibberish. It gently explains the basics for each program so that you can start using them right way. Here are a few of the topics covered in Office XP For Dummies:
- Getting acquainted with the Office XP interface
- Using Word to create reports and other fancy documents
- Setting up spreadsheets in Excel to help you in your business
- Creating slideshow presentations in PowerPoint
- Managing your e-mail, calendar, and contact information in Outlook
- Developing easy-to-use databases
- Designing awesome Web pages quickly and hassle-free
For beginners, Office XP For Dummies is the perfect overview of the entire Office XP suite; for more advanced users, it contains many tips and tricks to make using all these different programs a breeze.
Customer Reviews:
You might not be dumb as you think........2003-01-16
For some of the material, I thought the book was o.k., but for others, it seemed a bit overly simplistic and difficult to find solutions for more complicated tasks. Does not include tips on Publisher, which was disappointing.
Book Description
Computers were supposed to save us time, but Windows XP users know how often the opposite seems to be true. What if you could get a list of shortcuts that would save you time every single day? Windows XP Timesaving Techniques For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes 70 of them, great tips and tricks that make Windows work faster, more reliably, and more like the way you work.
Collected and tested by Windows guru Woody Leonhard, these timesavers are organized into groups of related tasks so you can quickly find the ones that will help you at any given time. You can set up your desktop and launch your programs in the way that makes sense for you, take back control of the Internet and e-mail, manage your music and visual media, and protect your system in a few simple steps. You’ll find no-nonsense advice on
- Eliminating irritating programs that start automatically
- Speeding up the restart or shutdown process
- Streamlining searches, the Start menu, and Outlook Express
- Strengthening your firewall and zapping scumware
- Adjusting your monitor to reduce eyestrain
- Reducing download time for photos
- Enhancing the performance of your network
- Making online shopping faster as well as safer
- Scheduling maintenance chores to run while you sleep
From the most basic to somewhat advanced tricks designed for power users, this grocery list of timesavers has something for every Windows XP user— including you!
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Love all the Dummies books.......2006-11-10
This book is chalk full of helpful tips. I just love all the Dummies books. They were written for your average non-techie person like me.
Very Helpful Things to Make Life Easier.......2005-02-24
The machine I'm using to write this review is the slowest machine to shut down that I've ever seen. When I was first flipping through this book, I saw Technique 6: Shut Down, Restart, and Switch Users Quickly. It turns out that there is an undocumented feature built into XP called shutdown. The book says that the machine will shut down in half the time. I found that it shuts down much faster than that.
It's clear that this fellow knows an awful lot about windows that I didn't know. I suspect no one is going to use all the techniques that he describes, but some of them are really helpful. His discussion of SPAM, for instance, is excellent.
Unlike most of the For Dummies books, this one isn't for the absolute beginner. While his techniques are not difficult, they do presume that you have just a bit more knowledge than trying to find the on switch. This is a very helpful book.
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The cover of Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies boasts that it's "nine books in one." That's a stretch--it's really a book about Microsoft Windows XP for novices, with supplementary information about America Online and MSN--but cover claims aside, this book represents a good value for someone new to computing. Woody Leonhard--a respected Windows authority who writes with enough humor to keep things light but not so much as to obscure the facts--begins with how to use a mouse and works all the way through installing printers and setting up a little network in a home or small office. Granted, if you've found this page on the Internet you probably don't need Leonhard's "how-to-click" tutorial, but you may be shopping for someone unfamiliar with Windows. This book is good for such people.
While the nine separate indexes (one at the end of each included "book") will annoy you--the unified one at the back of this book is much easier to find and use--Leonhard's style will compensate. He's very good at explaining how to do what Windows XP was meant to do, up to a certain level. Want to add a music file to a Windows Media Player playlist? There's a procedure for that. Want to cancel AOL because you can't stand it? He explains how. He does not, however, provide detail on more complicated jobs like setting up a cable modem or dealing with the specific security risk posed by Universal Plug and Play. Overall, this is a nicely written, friendly book that covers Windows XP well, but to a limited depth. --David Wall
Topics covered: Microsoft Windows XP for home users, particularly novices. Windows XP fundamentals (like windows and the mouse pointer), customization, Internet tools (including Outlook Express and Internet Explorer), America Online (AOL), Microsoft Network (MSN), printers, small networks, and Internet connectivity are all addressed.
Book Description
Windows is the number one operating system in the world. There’s a lot to Windows XP, with office productivity applications, multimedia features, the Internet, and security upgrades. Now and then, you probably wish you could call Tech Support.
That’s when you’ll be grateful to have nine books about Windows XP in one — Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, Second Edition. It replaces a whole shelf of reference books and covers
- Windows XP basics
- Customization
- The Internet
- Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Network
- Hardware
- Multimedia
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Windows
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- Wired and wireless networks
Fully updated with the latest information on Microsoft’s improved security features, the newest on multimedia applications and
Windows
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Center, and plenty of additional stuff to help you decide about broadband Internet connections, this edition of Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies makes Windows XP manageable. It helps you
- Get started with Windows XP, search for files, use shortcuts, deal with common problems, and take advantage of built-in help
- Customize your desktop, menus, icons, and startup programs
- Protect your PC by using Windows Firewall, appropriate virus protection, and other security measures
- Compare browsers, connect to the Internet, choose the right e-mail program, and manage newsgroups and chats
- Work with digital images, download and play music, burn CDs, find out about digital camcorders, and create movies with Movie Maker
- Decide whether a Media Center PC is right for you
- Create a home network and troubleshoot any problems that come up
With thumbtabs that make it easy to find what you’re looking for and the famous For Dummies cheat sheet in the front, this book is designed to make life with Windows XP a lot easier, happier, safer, and a whole lot more fun.
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The ultimate reference for Windows users who have recently upgraded and are looking for a comprehensive guide to installing Windows XP, setting it up, and taking advantage of all of its new features, in addition to anyone who is downloading the new service pack (SP2) or purchasing a new PC
* The nine minibooks include Windows XP basics, customization, the Internet, Internet Explorer, America Online, Microsoft network, hardware, multimedia, and home networking
* This edition covers new security features (including Windows Firewall), the new wireless user interface, Windows Media Player 9, Windows Movie Maker 2, and changes to Internet Explorer
* Includes an entirely new chapter on Windows Media Center
* The new edition also boasts a full chapter devoted to broadband Internet connections, coverage of new of MSN and AOL versions, and expanded coverage of wireless networking and wireless security
Customer Reviews:
Why You Should Buy It, and Why You Should Skip It.......2007-09-24
This is a solid effort and about 750 pages long and close to the limit of what you can comfortably read - limited by weight and thickness. The good thing is that author covers all the basic topics on Windows XP and spends a lot of time on the mysteries of peripherals and media. So, in effect he tries to cover every topic of interest from basics such as turning on Windows to movie making and does so all in one thick book. This book is similar to but larger and more up to date than Dan Gookin's "Troubleshooting Your PC" and "Windows XP" by Andy Rathbone. His style is similar to Gookin's, i.e.: humorous or he attempts to be funny. I can live with that, no problem, just ignore it. The non-Windows subject are under 10% and I have no problem with them.
I got a copy, skimmed through it, read three chapters in detail and looked at the rest. I will tell you why I did not buy it. But I give the author his due: it is a solid 5 star effort. The question is more basic and it is whether you want a 750 page book on XP? I say no, and this is my story.
As a reference point, I have a strong technical background in science and engineering and have used all versions of Windows going back for 14 years to Windows 3.1. Overall, I was satisfied with the amount of detailed information in the book. It is aimed at the average user who does not want the details just the basics. It is a quick introduction to the basic recipes or what Microsoft calls Wizards and what everything means at the interface panel and how to use Windows. If you have a problem, which are mostly settings issues with Windows, you can look in the index and there it is. Turn to the page listed, follow the step by step recipe and the problem is solved. That applies to 90% of the Windows users and most Windows problems. If you want a single book on your desk, then buy it.
Before using the book, I received an older computer with Windows XP that had problems. This caused me to stop, fix the problems and look at some of the books on the market. I read the other two books first. By the way, I downloaded all the Windows updates and Service Pack 2. There are over 100 free updates.
The dirty little secret is that you do not need the book to get the information since Microsoft has a huge support effort found on their "Microsoft Help and Support" page. All you have to do is search on that page by typing in your topic and all the information is there or you can do a web search. Not only that, the Microsoft support is current - updated all the time - plus it has the suggested free downloads. To top it off, Microsoft has a guy called Ed Bott who is their Microsoft Press Author and he has written a series of free guides. I have started to collect Bott's articles which have many tips, and of course are free.
In fact, anyone can write this book by simply downloading a pile of the Microsoft Help and Support Pages plus some other files, do an edit (for a few months?) and they have the book. So, I did not buy it because it is free from Microsoft in pieces or available on the web in pieces, and it is more detailed at Microsoft than in the book, plus Microsoft keeps their support current.
So why buy a heavy book, pay $20 plus shipping, or drive to the store and buy a book that will go out of date? Just go to the Microsoft Help and Support web page and type in your topic or problem, and if it is not there do a quick search. It is no more difficult than searching the Index of the present book. It is book versus computer for similar information.
If you must have a basic user book on Windows XP, then the book is good. You get a lot of paper and many recipes all in one spot for $20.
Either Get the Book From the Library or Buy It Used.......2005-05-01
If you are not familiar with Leonhard's books, you might want to check this book out of the library, or buy it cheaply used. In my opinion, this book is a sad example of a publisher and editors allowing an author's personality to destroy what would have been an excellent reference book.
There is lots of useful information in this book explained very clearly. Yet, to read it all, you must put up with Leonhard's constant adolescent remarks. Or are they "geek" remarks? Or possibly both? Or maybe one and the same? I don't know. I don't inhabit his world, and found it difficult to even visit it for more than a few chapters. Luckily, I got the book from the library. And now I see why there are so many used books by him going so cheaply.
It's strange to see, too, that Amazon is showing reviews for this book that were written before it was even published! Obviously, they are for previous editions. Oh well...it's all been one strange trip anyway...a trip that I, for one, cut short...very, very short. This book is strictly for the author's fans, or for those who inhabit his world.
Not really a reference -- more like a ramble.......2004-02-03
This book could have used a thorough editing. It is supposed to be a "desk reference," which to me means you can look up information quickly. However, it's hard to find what you're looking for here. The worthwhile information is buried in the everyday stuff that I already knew, so to find what I wanted, I had to wade through many pages of material I was already familiar with.
Take Chapter 2, "Finding Your Way from Start to Finish," for example. It explains very basic stuff such as changing user settings, and then, starting about 40 pages into the chapter where you would least expect it, are instructions for sharing a file on the Internet, a sophisticated task.
I found this book very frustrating. On top of not being able to find instructions I wanted by browsing in the book, I found the index unhelpful.
Finally, I don't understand why the author devoted 65 pages to America Online. Since when is America Online part of Windows XP? The book makes no mention of the Windows Registry.
This book should rightly be called "A Ramble through Windows XP." It is not a reference. It is not a friendly book that you can find information in.
Disappointing.......2002-08-20
Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this book for beginners, intermediate, or expert computer users.
I like other things Woody has written (Mother of All Windows 95 books is a classic) and other Dummies books (Word 2000 for Windows for Dummies is good).
But this book is poor.
First, it isn't really "9 books in 1." The AOL "book" is a joke, clearly written with the intention for you to avoid AOL at all costs (minimizes the importance of chat rooms, nothing about automatic Zipping of e-mail attachments, nothing about accessing e-mail from outside the AOL client (hello does Netscape browser ring a bell?). The MSN "book" is even more of a joke (nothing about Money, nothing about free storage for pictures and web sites). The hardware "book" doesn't mention any brands and gives corny advice (optical mice only good for people with pets).
Second, there is no practical advice on dealing with Windows on a day-to-day basis. It acts like all the problems have been solved with XP (wow the stability). Nothing on dealing with the co-branding, pop-ups (both OS and Internet), and spyware. So much of the advice is generic (get AV software installed, updated, and working), with no specifics. No whys (like why should I use IE over Netscape, why should I use Media Player over Real, why should I use built-in ZIP over WinZip). The basics just aren't considered.
Third, this book is designed for teenage wannabe-geeks. Specifically, the only real hints in this book are game cheats (registry mods and the like).
Fourth, the humor in this book is all too hard to find and falls flat.
I am disappointed. This author can do so much better (check out his Office newsletters). Look elsewhere on this one folks.
Too cute ..not funny, just a waste of time........2002-07-14
Leonhard does an excellent job of explaining how to do things in XP, but you must skip through several pages of really awful attempts at humer to get to the real subject.
Showing filename extensions is a good example. He starts that subject on page 85. On page 87 he gives 5 steps in bold type which explains exactly how to get XP to show filename extensions. But pages 85, 86 and most of 87 are pure garbage with respect to the subject. Just before the 5 steps on page 87 he insults the reader with a complete paragraph about pointing your finger at the computer screen and shouting " Show me filename extensions, sucka, or I'm gonna getcha!".
The book is 80% junk and 20% well written advice.
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- The fun and easy way to get up and running quickly with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, the new operating system version specially outfitted for TV, DVD, video, music, and digital photo applications
- Media Center PCs are the first PCs to feature an easy-to-use interface and all preconfigured hardware and preloaded software needed to create a complete integrated home entertainment system
- Explains how to integrate a home computer network with a home theater system, control connected TVs with the Remote Control Interface, record TV programs using a TiVo-like recorder, acquire and play back music files, organize digital videos and photos, play DVD movies, and much more
- Written by the authors of Home Theater For Dummies (0-7645-1801-1)and Wireless Home Networking For Dummies (0-7645-3910-8), who worked closely with Media Center Edition product management at Microsoft to complete the book.
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The fun and easy way to get up and running quickly with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, the new operating system version specially outfitted for TV, DVD, video, music, and digital photo applications Media Center PCs are the first PCs to feature an easy-to-use interface and all preconfigured hardware and preloaded software needed to create a complete integrated home entertainment system Explains how to integrate a home computer network with a home theater system, control connected TVs with the Remote Control Interface, record TV programs using a TiVo-like recorder, acquire and play back music files, organize digital videos and photos, play DVD movies, and much more Written by the authors of Home Theater For Dummies (0-7645-1801-1)and Wireless Home Networking For Dummies (0-7645-3910-8), who worked closely with Media Center Edition product management at Microsoft to complete the book.
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You certainly get your money’s worth with Office XP. In one convenient bundle, you get a world-class word processor (Word 2002), a spreadsheet program (Excel 2002), a presentation program (PowerPoint 2002), an e-mail program (Outlook 2002), and a database program (Access 2002). Plus, you get a grab-bag of other useful programs. What a bargain!
With its plethora of features and commands, you may not know where or how to start using Office XP effectively. With Office XP For Dummies Quick Reference in hand, you'll find yourself zipping around in Office XP in no time. This handy guide is right for you if
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Having a network in your home increases work efficiency and minimizes confusion. If you want to set up a network in your home but you’re not quite sure where to start, then Home Networking for Dummies makes it easy for you to become your household’s network administrator. Now fully updated with information on the newest technology in networking available, this quick and to-the-point walkthrough will show you how to install Web connections in your entire home, whether by wires, cables, or WiFi. This resourceful guide illustrates:
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- Working with remote files
- Securing your network from viruses, spyware, and other baddies
Along with the basics, this book introduces fun ways to use your network, including sharing music, keeping shopping lists, creating photo albums, setting up a family budget, and instant messaging. It also provides ways to keep your network safe for kids, such as talking to your child about the Internet, creating site filters, and ISP E-mail filtering features. With this trusty guide your home will be fully connected and you’ll be working more efficiently in no time!
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* As home networking technologies become more affordable and more popular, this new edition of a bestseller introduces readers to the basics of home networking * Walks readers through sharing printers or an Internet connection across several computers and explains how game consoles, televisions, and stereos can also be networked * Discusses all of the important aspects of having a home network, including planning and installing the network, security, and maintenance * This new edition covers Windows XP Service Pack 2 (a significant update for security, compatibility, stability, wired and wireless networking, and broadband changes) and pays special attention to the Windows Firewall * Topics include choosing and installing hardware, file sharing, sharing an Internet connection, security, Wi-Fi, and network maintenance
Customer Reviews:
Build Your Own Network.......2007-04-04
Everything from cables to equipment, this book will walk you through the process of getting your home network set up.
Very Good Basic Overview.......2007-03-26
This new fourth edition of Ms. Ivens best selling book has been expanded to cover the new Windows Vista operating system which has major changes and is up to date on Windows XP Service Pack 2 which again made changes in areas like security that could effect how your network runs.
This is a basic introductory book that begins with what a network is and why you might need one. It starts with simple things like cables and NICs and goes on from there to start talking about the software, using Windows XP and Vista. (No Linux discussion.)
It seems to me that there are three main reasons for having a home network: sharing printers, sharing files, and sharing a high speed internet connection. Chapter 9 is titles Printing Across the Network. Chapter 11 is Using Files from Other Computers.
There's a little bit here and there on sharing an internet connection, but Ms. Ivens, should you read this, I suggest that in your Fifth edition you put in a special chapter on connecting to DSL/Cable. You can explain about the need for a high speed modem, a router/switch, etc. Yes, I know, the material for this is basically there, but a single chapter tieing it all together would be a help.
Disorganized overview of home networking........2006-06-11
Agree with a previous reviewer. Ms. Ivens' approach is disorganized and lacking in any cogent, "how-to" information. The book does provide a good overview of what home networks are, and why an individual may want a home network. But I was looking for a complete "how-to" book that would provide information on how to use what I already own. That is, I am a moderately proficient PC and Mac user. I already have a desktop PC (WinXP, wired) and Mac notebook (OS-X, wireless) which both utilize the same wireless router to access my broadband connection. I purchased this book because I wanted was a way to network the two devices to share files and a printer. This book did not provide that information.
All The Right Info.......2002-10-31
I opened this book as soon as it arrived and started following the well-done, easy to understand, instructions. I was able to connect all the computers in my house into a network. My 12 year old son worked with me, and by following all the steps in the book we were able to move files between computers, print using the same printer, and all 3 people in the household got on the internet at the same time.
I've never seen such clear, easy to follow, instructions about hardware and software settings, which usually scare me.
Perfect.......2002-10-25
This book does exactly what the title implies, it shows how to network your home computers. The hints about cabling and the well illustrated directions for installing hardware made it impossible to fail. I had a home network up and going in about an hour, and since then I carried this book to friends' homes and installed their networks. You could start a business with the help of this book.
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Book Description
Windows XP es el software de Windows más poderoso que haya lanzado Microsoft – software que ha sido actualizado muchas veces desde sus comienzos en Enero de 1985. XP es la abreviación de Experiencia, pero Microsoft lo llama Windows XP para darle un sonido más moderno. Algún día, en algún momento, algo en Windows XP lo dejará rascándose su cabeza. Ningún otro programa trae tantos botones, barras y parloteo en la pantalla.
Windows XP Para Dummies es para todo el que tenga una idea de lo que quiere hacer con sus computadoras. Al evitar los juegos técnicos, esta referencia amistosa viene al rescate cuando Windows XP lo pisotea o cuando se está sintiendo valiente y desea excavar en más detalles del popular sistema operativo. En cualquier caso, puede esperar recolectar información sobre
- Encontrar el archivo que guardó o descargó ayer
- Mover esas ventanitas en la pantalla con el mouse
- Hacer que Windows XP se ejecute como sus versiones más viejas de Windows
- Iniciar y cerrar programas al hacer clic sobre el botón del mouse
- Hacer que Windows XP funcione de nuevo cuando se está portando mal
Empezando con los básico, este libro explica todo lo de Windows XP que todos piensan que ya saben – hasta que el programa empiece a arrojarles obstáculos. Windows XP Para Dummies le limpia el camino para
- Navegar en el nuevo menú y la barra de tareas de Start con facilidad
- Establecer una conexión segura de Internet
- Pasar un buen rato con fotografías digitales, música y videos
- Personalizar XP para cada miembro de su familia
- Arreglar problemas comunes usando System Restore y recursos en línea
La mayoría de las personas se unen a Windows XP por algo más que elección. Su nueva computadora probablemente vino con una versión ya instalada; quizá el lugar de trabajo introdujo una actualización de Windows XP; o quizá la última versión de su programa favorito requirió Windows XP. En cualquier caso, Windows XP Para Dummies le ayuda a ajustarse fácilmente al nuevo miembro de la familia Windows – ¡e incluso a disfrutar de su compañía!
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XP (short for experience) is a powerful version of Microsoft Windows. Whether you use Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, you'll get colorful graphics and pumped up computing capability. With Windows XP For Dummies Quick Reference at your side, you'll be a Windows wonder in no time.
This handy guide is right for you if
- You just got a new computer with Windows XP preinstalled and don't know what to do with it
- Your computer crashes a lot when using an older version of Windows (it may be time to upgrade)
- You already use Windows XP and want to know more about its advanced features
- You want quick, accessible answers to questions about Windows XP
Windows XP offers exciting improvements over earlier versions; new features include remote assistance, CD-burning capability, a built-in firewall, and multiple-user accounts. Figuring out how to work all those cool, new features is easy with Windows XP For Dummies Quick Reference. Here's a sampling of the easy-to-access information that you'll find in this guide:
- Customizing your Windows desktop
- Saving music with Windows media Player
- Troubleshooting annoying XP problems
- Using the Task Manager like a pro
- Browsing the Web
- Mastering Windows basics such as renaming or deleting files and folders
- Controlling desktop icons, adding and removing software and printers
- Creating sound files
- Using Windows Update to get the latest XP updates and bug fixes from Microsoft
Author Greg Harvey has written numerous technical books, including the best-selling Excel 2003 For Dummies and Microsoft Windows XP Millennium Edition For Dummies Quick Reference.
Customer Reviews:
XP for the tech challenged!.......2007-01-09
This is a great book for people who call u with the questions like this!
"Do you know how to change the background on my desktop"
If you get these types of questions? Spend some small change and give them this book!
Your newbie tolerance will thank you!
For novices only.......2003-07-15
The book tries to cover too much, and only presents the basics and highlights of the topics it covers. I found very little to help me solve the problems I have with my particular setup with WinXP.
A Must Have Book!.......2003-05-13
Some of us are still using Windows 95 and Windows 95 for Dummies Quick Reference is a great reference tool when used alone or along with Windows 95 for Dummies. It's compact size and alphabetical format assists in finding the answers quickly.
A Must Have Book!.......2003-05-13
Some of us are still using Windows 95 and Windows 95 for Dummies Quick Reference is a great reference tool when used alone or along with Windows 95 for Dummies. It's compact size and alphabetical format assists in finding the answers quickly.
Worthless.......2002-10-31
I have been referring to this guide for six months now and have not taken a single item of help from it.
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