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Absolute Beginners Guide to Computer Basics, 5^th Edition

What can you do with your new PC? The sky's the limit! Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, Fifth Edition will show you how to set up and configure your PC, including how to connect to the Internet. Then you'll learn how to fix your digital photos, download digital music to your iPod, burn your own custom CDs, watch videos online, write letters and memos, do online banking, create show-stopping presentations, and use the latest social networking websites. And if you need more computing horsepower, you'll even learn how to upgrade your PC and add new peripherals. It's all easy, thanks to Michael Miller's step-by-step instructions and helpful advice!

Now updated for Windows 7, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics will have you using your PC in no time! Here's a preview of what you'll find inside:

. Learn how to set up and configure your computer and install new computer hardware and software

. Get the scoop on how to work with Microsoft Windows 7 and how to personalize it just for you

. Learn how to use the most popular computer programs-including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Works

. Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, instant messaging, blogging, and podcasts

. Connect with your friends on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter

. Become a digital media pro-learn to work with digital cameras and photos, download and listen to digital music, and burn your own CDs and DVDs

. Find out how to protect your PC from spam, viruses, spyware, and computer attacks

. Learn how to set up a wireless home network and share your Internet connection with multiple PCs

Michael Miller is the best-selling author of more than 90 how-to books, covering topics such as Microsoft Windows and eBay online auctions. Michael has helped more than a million readers be productive with their PCs and has earned a reputation for practical advice, technical accuracy, and making difficult topics easy to understand.

Category General Computing

Covers Microsoft® Windows 7

User Level Beginning