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Windows 7 Made Simple

Apress

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  • A fresh approach to Windows 7 mid tech cycle to go with Excel and Office Made Simple books.
  • X Made Simple are visual, value added books with more bang for the buck for reader.
  • Windows is generally a key and important tech and book market, still.

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Quick Start Guide

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Getting Around Quickly

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 3-37
  3. Part 2

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 39-39
    2. Customizing and Personalizing Windows

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 41-85
    3. Checking Out Libraries

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 87-111
    4. Using Gadgets and Widgets

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 113-147
    5. Exploring Programs and Features

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 149-162
    6. Installing Programs

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 163-201
    7. Using WordPad, Paint, and Accessories

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 203-251
    8. Surfing the Web

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 361-401
    9. Organizing and Sharing Pictures and Videos

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 403-423
    10. Enjoying Music, Video, and eBooks

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 425-443
    11. Setting Up and Transferring User Accounts

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 445-507
    12. Printing, Faxing, and Scanning

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 509-550
    13. Connecting Monitors and Hardware

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 551-598
    14. Protecting Your Computer and Data

      • Kevin Otnes
      Pages 649-706

About this book

Windows 7 is more than an operating system. It's your gateway to email, the Web, work, entertainment, and fun. The latest Windows makes your computer more fun, easy, and powerful to use than ever before.

With Windows 7 Made Simple, you can unlock the potential and power of Microsoft's latest operating system.

  • Get up and running quickly with the Quick Start Guide
  • Find what you want to know quickly, and learn at your own pace
  • Read AND see how to do it with handy step-by-step visual aids

About the author

Kevin Otnes is 20-year technical writing veteran, including 12 years writing help for Windows and Internet Explorer at Microsoft. He now writes documentation for EMC, a worldwide leader in Enterprise-level backup, recovery, and storage hardware and software.

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Buying options

eBook USD 19.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 29.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

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