PCs All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies^®, 3rd Edition

by Mark L. Chambers (Columbia, Missouri)

• ISBN13: 9780471964858
• ISBN10: 0471964859
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Your one-stop guide to a long and happy relationship with your PC Mark Chambers doesn't believe computers are supposed to be complicated, and this book proves it. Here you'll find the straightforward scoop on using and enjoying your PC, whether it's your first one or your fifth. From using Microsoft Works and getting online to digital multimedia, problem-solving, and network security, it's all at your fingertips! Discover how to: Use the different ports on your PC Troubleshoot Windows XP Listen to Internet radio Use Microsoft Works and Office 2003 Make movies and DVDs Set up and secure a network

Table of Contents

Introduction

PC Hardware

Starting with the Basics

Additional Toys Your PC Will Enjoy

Connectors, Ports, and Sundry Openings

Maintaining Your Hardware

Windows XP

Shake Hands with Windows XP

The Many Windows of Windows

Windows XP Basics

Customizing Windows XP

Maintaining the XP Beast

Taking Control of the Control Panel

Easy XP Troubleshooting

The Internet

Making Sense of the Internet

Adding a Dialup Connection to Windows XP

Protecting Your Internet Privacy

Cruising the Web with Internet Explorer

Harnessing Your E-Mail

Instant Messaging Done Right

Microsoft Works

An Overview of Works

Word Processing in Works

Working with Spreadsheets

Using the Works Calendar

Having Fun with Works Database

Office 2003

Introducing Office 2003

Using Word

Putting Excel to Work

Performing with PowerPoint

Doing Database Magic with Access

Staying in Touch with Outlook

Fun with Movies, Music, and Photos

Scanning with Gusto

Dude, MP3 Rocks!

Making Movies with Your PC

I Can Make My Own DVDs?

I'm Okay, You're a Digital Camera

Upgrading and Supercharging

Determining What to Upgrade

Adding RAM to Your Hot Rod

Scotty, I Need More Power!

Adding Hard Drive Territory to Your System

Partying with USB, FireWire, and Hubs

Pumping Up Your Sound and Video

Home Networking

Do I Really Need a Network?

Ethernet to the Rescue

Going Wireless

Sharing Your Internet Connection

Securing Your Home Network

Index

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