Product Description

If you're ready to make the transition from computer novice to educated PCuser, you probably have one burning question: Where do I start? Forthousands, the answer has been The Little PC Book, a friendly,jargon-free introduction to personal computing. Four editions and manysoftware versions later, The Little PC Book, Windows XP Editionapplies the same jargon-free approach to Windows XP, Microsoft's brand-newoperating system. It's an easy-to-use, conversational guide to thefundamentals of setting up and working with your Windows XP PC.

Author Larry Magid covers the basics of PC hardware and software,navigating and using Windows XP, and connecting to and using the Internet.But the The Little PC Book isn't all work and no play; you'll alsolearn how to use your PC to listen to MP3 music files, and how to work withdigital cameras and digital video. The Little PC Book, Windows XPEd. answers many common questions--Who makes the best printers? How canI protect my computer from getting a virus? Where can I get free software?How do I back up my files?--just like a computer-savvy friend, sitting atyour side as you work.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2644333 in Books
• Published on: 2001-12-20
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 376 pages

From the Back Cover

This friendly, easy-to-use guide to using a PC is now in its fourth edition. The Little PC Book, Windows XP Edition explains the rudiments of working with and setting up a PC with Windows XP, MicrosoftÕs brand-new operating system release. Readers will find answers to some of these common questions: Who makes the best printers? How can I protect my computer from getting a virus? Where can I get free software? How do I back up my files? And how do I use this new operating system, Windows XP? This book covers the basics of PC hardware and software, navigating and using Windows XP, using your PC with the Internet, and cool things you can do with your PC, including listening to MP3s, working with digital video and digital cameras, and more.

About the Author

A syndicated columnist since 1983, Lawrence J. Magid's columns originate in The Los Angeles Times and the San Jose Mercury News and appear in newspapers and on web sites throughout the world. He is a columnist for MicroTimes and he also serves as CBS News Technology Consultant. His technology reports can be heard several times a week on CBS Network and CBS affiliates throughout the United States. He has written for Fortune, Forbes ASAP, Family Circle, PC World, PC Magazine, Upside, Information Week, Modern Maturity, Computer World and numerous other publications.