With Vista, Windows has had an extreme makeover. Many of the features that were old friends in Windows XP now look and act differently. And if you’re thinking of upgrading to Vista but haven’t done it yet, wow — there are eight different versions! How do you know which one to choose? That’s easy — look in Book One of Windows Vista All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies. Windows expert Woody Leonhard starts off this everything-you-want-to-know-about -Vista guide by helping you choose the version that fits your needs. He follows that with minibooks Two through Nine, each devoted to one specific area — setting up, securing, and customizing Vista, going online, adding cool hardware, getting the most from multimed (more…)
With Vista, Windows has had an extreme makeover. Many of the features that were old friends in Windows XP now look and act differently. And if you’re thinking of upgrading to Vista but haven’t done it yet, wow — there are eight different versions! How do you know which one to choose? That’s easy — look in Book One of Windows Vista All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies. Windows expert Woody Leonhard starts off this everything-you-want-to-know-about -Vista guide by helping you choose the version that fits your needs. He follows that with minibooks Two through Nine, each devoted to one specific area — setting up, securing, and customizing Vista, going online, adding cool hardware, getting the most from multimed (more…)
You’ve heard about Windows 7—maybe you’ve even seen it in actual—but what exactly is it? How is it different from any other Windows operating system before it, and should you upgrade your computer to it? These questions and more are answered in On the Go Reference’s Windows 7: The Unofficial Quick Reference.This book provides an overview of Microsoft’s new operating system. It is not a how-to guide, rather it is an in depth overview of the software’s feature, and how it may affect the way you interact with your computer. It’s perfect for people on the go, or people who simply want to be informed about the software before deciding whether or not to upgrade. (more…)
