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Summary

Need the scoop on Windows Vista? How about Office 2007? Anything you need to know about using your PC can probably be found in PCs All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies, 4 th Edition.This handy guide is made up of eight convenient minibooks, so you can find what you need in a hurry. And in case you think you've seen it before, this fourth edition is fully updated for all the newest, coolest stuff. Want a guided tour of the Vista operating system and how it differs from XP? Check out minibook #2. Have you heard about Microsoft Works but aren't sure what it's about? Find out in Book #4. Planning to network all the computers in your home? Minibook #8 is just what you need. The entire repertoire includes PC Hardware Windows Vista The Internet Microsoft Works Office 2007 Fun With Movies, Music, and Photos Upgrading and Supercharging Home NetworkingFor all the things you probably do with your PC browsing the Internet, e-mail, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, organizing and sharing digital photos and video, downloading music you'll find you can get right to the point and discover what you want to know, quickly and easily. You'll want to keep PCs All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies, 4 th Edition handy, say on your desk, maybe?

Author Biography

Mark L. Chambers is a technical writer and consultant with experience as a computer hardware technician. Among his many books is the popular Building a PC For Dummies, 5th Edition.

PC Hardware	p. 7
Starting with the Basics	p. 9
Additional Toys Your PC Will Enjoy	p. 23
Connectors, Ports, and Sundry Openings	p. 39
Maintaining Your Hardware	p. 47
Windows Vista	p. 61
Shake Hands with Windows Vista	p. 63
The Many Windows of Windows	p. 81
Windows Vista Basics	p. 97
Customizing Windows Vista	p. 123
Maintaining the Vista Beast	p. 145
Taking Control of the Control Panel	p. 167
Easy Vista Troubleshooting	p. 193
The Internet	p. 205
Making Sense of the Internet	p. 207
Adding a Dialup Connection to Windows Vista	p. 221
Protecting Your Internet Privacy	p. 227
Cruising the Web with Internet Explorer	p. 239
Harnessing Your E-Mail	p. 257
Instant Messaging Done Right	p. 275
Microsoft Works	p. 285
An Overview of Works	p. 287
Word Processing in Works	p. 297
Working with Spreadsheets	p. 313
Using Works Calendar	p. 329
Having Fun with Works Database	p. 341
Office 2007	p. 353
Introducing Office 2007	p. 355
Using Word	p. 365
Putting Excel to Work	p. 395
Performing with PowerPoint	p. 421
Doing Database Magic with Access	p. 445
Staying in Touch with Outlook	p. 457
Fun With Movies, Music, and Photos	p. 479
Scanning with Gusto	p. 481
Dude, MP3 Rocks!	p. 499
Making Movies with Your PC	p. 513
I Can Make My Own DVDs?	p. 531
I'm Okay, You're a Digital Camera	p. 539
Upgrading and Supercharging	p. 557
Determining What to Upgrade	p. 559
Adding RAM to Your Hot Rod	p. 567
Scotty, I Need More Power!	p. 573
Adding Hard Drive Territory to Your System	p. 581
Partying with USB, FireWire, and Hubs	p. 591
Pumping Up Your Sound and Video	p. 597
Home Networking	p. 605
Do I Really Need a Network?	p. 607
Ethernet to the Rescue	p. 615
Going Wireless	p. 635
Sharing Your Internet Connection	p. 645
Securing Your Home Network	p. 653
Index	p. 665
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