Microsoft Windows 7 on Demand

by Johnson, Steve; Perspection Inc.

• ISBN13: 9780789742018
• ISBN10: 0789742012
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-01
• Publisher: Que Publishing

Summary

Windows 7 On Demand is built from the ground up for today's beginning-to-intermediate-level Windows user - including millions who are expected to quickly move away Windows Vista or upgrade from Windows XP. Like every book in the On Demand Series, this book teaches visually, using an easy, full-color format that "shows how," instead of "telling how." This book: " Combines step-by-step training with quick-reference material you can rely on long after you've mastered core skills " Provides easy-to-follow task-based coverage: most tasks are only one or two pages " Provides end-of-chapter workshops and online resources for readers who like to learn hands-on - including bonus training at queondemand.com " Identifies new features with an icon that helps upgraders focus on what's changed Simple, usable, and flexible, Windows 7 On Demand offers tightly focused coverage of the techniques Windows users need most on a day-to-day basis. Using it, even beginners can build their skills one task at a time - and, ultimately, become true power users. Coverage includes: " Customizing Windows 7 around the your needs " Working with updated Internet Explorer and communications tools - including web discussions and videoconferencing " Using Windows 7's powerful media tools, including Windows Media Player and Windows Movie Maker " Setting up networks " Using Windows 7 in mobile environments " Maintaining, backing up, and troubleshooting Windows 7 PCs " And much more...

Author Biography

Steve Johnson has written more than 45 books on a variety of computer software, including Adobe Photoshop CS4 and CS3, Adobe Flash CS4 and CS3, Dreamweaver CS4 and CS3, Adobe InDesign CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista and XP, Microsoft Expression Web 2, Microsoft Office 2008 for the Macintosh, and Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve founded Perspection, Inc., which writes and produces software training. When he is not staying up late writing, he enjoys playing golf, gardening, and spending time with his wife, Holly, and three children, JP, Brett, and Hannah. Steve and his family live in Pleasanton, California, but can also be found visiting family all over the western United States.

Table of Contents

Getting Started with Windows 7

Working with Windows Programs

Managing Files and Folders

Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel

Exploring the Internet

Exchanging Messages and Information

Holding Web Discussions and Video Conferences

Working with Pictures

Working with Windows Media Player

Creating Movies Using Windows Movie Maker

Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security

Managing Files Using a Network

Going Mobile

Printing and Faxing

Maintaining Your Computer

Managing Hardware

Backing Up Your Computer

Administering Your Computer

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