Windows 7 Made Simple

by Kevin Otnes, MSL Made Simple Learning

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781430236504
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	10/27/2011
Series:	Apress Made Simple Series
Edition description:	1st ed.
Pages:	836
Sales rank:	710,719
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.80(d)

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.

Table of Contents

• Quick Start Guide
• Customizing and Personalizing Windows
• Checking Out Libraries
• Using Gadgets and Widgets
• Exploring Programs and Features
• Installing Programs
• Using WordPad, Paint, and Accessories
• Getting Free Goodies like Windows Live Essentials
• Communicating with Email, IM, and Social Networks
• Surfing the Web
• Organizing and Sharing Pictures and Videos
• Enjoying Music, Video, and eBooks
• Setting Up and Transferring User Accounts
• Printing, Faxing, and Scanning
• Connecting Monitors and Hardware
• Connecting to the Internet and Home Networks
• Protecting Your Computer and Data
• Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your Computer
• Using Windows at Work and On the Road