Demonstrates the operating system's features, covering managing files, installing programs, troubleshooting, networking, and security.

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to MORE Windows 98 represents the logical next reading choice for any user of the Complete Idiot's Guide or similar title who wants to learn more advanced features of Windows 98 but enjoys the irreverent style of the CIG brand. Expert author mixes an irreverent, light writing style with a keen sense of what the target audience needs to know about Windows 98 to be productive. The reader can count on the book providing much needed information without weighing them down with unnecessary details. This new edition feature complete coverage of all new Windows 98 advanced features and tips/tricks including OLE, Personal Web Server, system tools, Device Manager, networking, and more.

Microsoft® Windows® 8 is designed to mesh users' digital lives seamlessly—from desktop to phone to tablet—by utilizing a look and feel that give users a new Windows experience. However, with all of this change comes new features that may catch old-school Windows users off guard. In The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Microsoft® Windows® 8, veteran tech writer Paul McFedries uses his friendly style and wit to comfort experienced Windows users and newbies alike by explaining all the new features as well as the old, and helping everyone overcome trepidation about using this completely updated look to the most popular desktop operating system in the world. You will learn how to use new Windows 8 features, including tiles and the new home screen, how you can mesh your data with “the cloud,” and much more. And, when all else fails, McFedries teaches you how to easily and seamlessly toggle back to the “old” and familiar Windows look and feel, should the new experience prove to be a bit more change than desired.

Explains how to troubleshoot hardware conflicts, repair Internet connections, resurrect deleted files, recover from system crashes, repair damaged disks, and unfreeze a frozen system

Demonstrates Microsoft Office's component applications while explaining how to create documents, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, business presentations, send and receive e-mail, track contacts, and schedule appointments.

Time for an upgrade! The fifth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Computer Basics places the reader in charge of the computer, rather than the other way around, and places the focus on software troubleshooting rather than hardware techno-babble. The reader wants to do something practical with his or her computer—this book shows them how. • Covers basic office programs and how to manage photo, video, and music files • Advice on safe web-surfing, including coverage of newsgroups, message boards, and mailing lists • New green computing initiatives that help protect the environment • Maintenance and upgrading information