Product Description

Are you new to computers? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You′re holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to Windows Vista – a book that skips the long–winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book, follow Chip, your friendly guide – and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed.

"I just want to tell you how much I, a true beginner, really enjoy your books. I′m 51 and a long time out of the classroom, but these books make it easier for me to learn. Hats off to you for a great product."
– William K. Rodgers (Spencer, NC)
∗ "Simplify It" sidebars offer real–world advice
∗ A friendly character called Chip introduces each task
∗ Full–color screen shots walk you through step by step
∗ Self–contained, two–page lessons make learning a snap

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51862 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-10
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Synopsis
Are you new to computers? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to Windows Vista - a book that skips the long-winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book, follow Chip, your friendly guide - and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed. "I just want to tell you how much I, a true beginner, really enjoy your books. I'm 51 and a long time out of the classroom, but these books make it easier for me to learn. Hats off to you for a great product." - William K. Rodgers (Spencer, NC). It includes features such as: "Simplify It" sidebars that offer real-world advice; a friendly character called Chip introduces each task; full-color screen shots walk you through step by step; and self-contained, two-page lessons make learning a snap.

From the Back Cover
Are you new to computers? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You′re holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to Windows Vista — a book that skips the long–winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book, follow Chip, your friendly guide — and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed.

"I just want to tell you how much I, a true beginner, really enjoy your books. I′m 51 and a long time out of the classroom, but these books make it easier for me to learn. Hats off to you for a great product."
— William K. Rodgers (Spencer, NC)

• "Simplify It" sidebars offer real–world advice
• A friendly character called Chip introduces each task
• Full–color screen shots walk you through step by step
• Self–contained, two–page lessons make learning a snap

About the Author
Paul McFedries is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. While now primarily a writer, Paul has worked as a programmer, consultant, and Web site developer. Paul has written more than 50 books that have sold over three million copies worldwide. These books include the Wiley titles Windows Vista: Top 100 Simplified Tips and Tricks; The Unofficial Guide to Microsoft Office 2007; and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Computers, 4th Edition. Paul also runs Word Spy, a Web site dedicated to tracking new words and phrases (see www.wordspy.com).