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Windows XP Pocket Reference $10.95 “Windows XP Pocket Reference is a handy book for power users and system administrators who need a solid reference with quick answers, but not a lot of explanation. This book is a powerful tool that quickly covers XP’s applications and tools, tasks and settings, and commands. “Windows XP Pocket Reference covers the following topics: Getting Started Mouse and Keyboard Shortcuts Components of Windows XP Setting Locator Registry Tweaks Command Prompt & Recovery Console Error Messages Packed with information in an easy to read format, “Windows XP Pocket Reference is perfect for someone familiar with Windows who wants to get the most out of Windows XP or needs to support other users as part of their job.

Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step Deluxe, Second Edition $27.95 Quickly teach yourself exactly what you need to know about using Windows XP—one step at a time! This newly revised Deluxe Edition expands a Microsoft Press customer favorite with more content, more tools on CD ROM, and more cool things to learn and experience. With SStep by Step, you work at your own pace through the book’s easy to follow lessons and skill building exercises on CD ROM. You’ll learn how to customize the way your PC looks and works; use new Windows XP Service Pack 2; set up your Internet connection and e mail; configure privacy and security settings; hook up printers, multiple monitors, and other devices; manage programs, files, and folders; burn CD ROMs and DVDs; share digital photos and create slide shows; troubleshoot common problems; and more. The enhanced Deluxe Edition CD ROM features Microsoft Windows Media Player 9; Windows Movie Maker 2; Microsoft Plus! PhotoStory 2 LE; Windows XP Power Toys; Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook; and Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook; templates; and other resources. Author: Online Training Solutions, Inc. Published: August 2004 ISBN: 0 7356 2113 6 496 Pages

Windows XP Power Hound: Teach Yourself New Tricks $18.95 By Preston Gralla October 2004 ISBN: 0 596 00619 5 400 pages Windows XP can be a great tool, but it is all too easy to trip over Windows XP’s annoying traits more often than you leverage its productivity. Windows XP power users troll online resources, documentation, and the expertise (or lucky finds) of friends for valuable tips and tricks a keyboard shortcut here, an undocumented double click there to eliminate annoyances, save time, and take control of their Windows XP. But what if there was an easier way? This new book presents literally hundreds of problems and solutions, amazing power tips, cool tricks, and clever workarounds in one clearly organized, easy to use, and portable resource. Truly insightful and amusing, Windows XP Power Hound gives Windows XP users practical hints for everything from the desktop to Office programs to the registry, and includes documented (but little known) tips as well as previously undocumented tricks. Windows XP Power Hound moves far beyond mere productivity and explores what’s possible with Windows XP including cool things you probably never thought of doing. An understanding of Windows XP basics will get the job done. But discovering the most useful I didn t know that! tips and shortcuts will make using Windows XP a far richer and less frustrating experience. The practical, concise format of Windows XP Power Hound makes it easy to dip into for a quick tip from time to time; the warm, jargon free tone makes it easy to read cover to cover. Anyone who wants to smooth out Windows XP’s speed bumps and get some serious speed to accelerate through the bottlenecks will find that even a handful of these useful, to the point tips will make Windows XP Power Hound worth its weight in chocolate.

Mastering Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 3rd Edition $34.95 The latest from the world’s leading Windows authority, Mark Minasi, Mastering Windows XP Professional is the premier resource for anyone installing, configuring, and administering Windows XP, from corporate networks to small businesses and home. Depend on it for step by step instruction in hundreds of key techniques—not to mention a thorough look at all of XP’s new features and troubleshooting advice that will save you time, money, and countless headaches. Coverage Includes: Using the new Start menu and Control Panel Setting up broadband Internet connections Configuring a peer to peer network Securing your PC and network from intruders Running programs designed for previous versions of Windows Transferring files and settings from one computer to another Sharing your desktop with remote users Connecting to remote computers using Remote Desktop Connection Constructing wireless networks with Wi Fi Protected Access (WPA) Using Windows Media Player 10 Communicating in real time using the newest version of Windows Messenger Using Windows XP on Portable Computers Preventing disaster; backing up and recovering data Using the Services and MMC administration tools BONUS! XP Digital Media Tips and Tricks Includes full color visual, step by step instruction on the most popular XP digital media skills. In minutes, you’ll learn how to burn a CD, buy/download/play audio CDs, listen to radio stations, watch DVD movies, and much more. Authors: Mark Minasi, Quentin Docter & Faithe Wempen Published: October 2004 ISBN: 0 7821 4382 2 928 Pages

Learning Microsoft Windows XP $29.95 In this CD ROM course you will learn the basics of Microsoft Windows XP from expert Garo Green. The course is intended for people who are new to Windows XP, or upgrading from a previous version of Windows, and want to get up to speed quickly with this powerful and popular operating system. It covers skills that can be applied in both the Professional and Home editions of Microsoft Windows XP, and contains more than 4 hours of QuickTime movies that will walk you through the nuances of using Windows XP. Topics covered include: Files and Folders Working with Programs Working with Hardware Internet and Networking Internet Explorer Windows Media Player Outlook Express Digital Files Customizing Windows Windows Maitenance

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