Product Description

The computer how-to that's actually coherent... Now in its third edition, this book puts the reader in charge of the computer, rather than the other way around. It identifies practical uses for the computer, and shows how to get the most out of your machine, simply and step-by-step.

€ New information on going digital with music, photos, and video
€ Updates for Windows XP
€ Updates for soon-to-be-released Microsoft Office 2003
€ Step-by-step instructions for backing up data
€ Advice for troubleshooting common problems
€ Latest info on upgrades, components, and accessories
€ Ideal for any new user, including the large numbers of senior citizens teaching themselves how to use the computer

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #966058 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-06
• Released on: 2004-01-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 448 pages

About the Author
Joe Kraynak has taught hundreds of thousands of new computer users how to make the most of their PCs with his easy-to-read books. Joe has been writing and editing successful computer books for consumers for over 12 years. His long list of computer books includes The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to PCs, The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Microsoft Office 2000, and The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Upgrading Your PC.

Customer Reviews

Good on computer tips, but poor on graphical illustration!
Users of this book should ignore part of it's title regarding the "complete idiot." It has very useful tips for the average computer user as well. It packs a lot of information into 383 pages and has a good glossary and index. However, it would have made a great book had the publisher considered colorful graphics and reader-friendly font types!

For Everybody
My sister received a computer, but had no clue how to use it. I got this book for her, because it explains things clearly without a lot of jargon. I would have preferred that it had a little more information about some aspects of the computer such as email, but this book has a lot to cover. It can't go in depth about everything (and besides that, the publisher puts out other books in this series that explains individual computer subjects). A good starter textbook for those who are totally new to the computer, however.

Getting briefed on the basics
Another great addition to the "Complete Idiot's guide"- series. This one covers all the neccessary basic information needed to beat the dread one might feel as an "uninitiated" in the midst of the ever-increasing media-hype about computers. Buy it for your Granny.