Beginning with fast-paced tutorials on the basics of using Windows XP, including working with a desktop, managing files and folders, and using control panels to customize settings, this reference for business users lays the foundation in using Windows to increase efficiency and productivity. Includes step-by-step descriptions for accomplishing five common Windows XP projects.
Mba'S Guide To Windows Xp Professional: The Essential Windows Xp Reference For Business Professionals Is The Only Book That Specifically Describes How The Business Professional Can More Easily, More Productively, And More Powerfully Use Microsoft Windows Xp. * Part 1 Provides Fast-Paced But Friendly Tutorials On Windows Xp Basics, Such As Using The Interface, Working With Files And Folders, Printing, And Using Control Panel. * Part 2 Supplies Rich, Detailed Coverage Of Topics Of Interest To Business Users Of Windowsxp, Such As Using Accessories And Utilities As Business Tools, The Internet, And E-Mail. * Part 3 Describes Real-Life Business Projects Involving Windows Xp Professional: Installing The System, Setting Up A Network, Troubleshooting, And Creating A Disaster Recovery Plan.Written For Anyone Who Wants To Use Windows Xp For Business, Mba'S Guide To Windows Xp Professional Works For Mba Students And Graduates, Windows Xp Users With Undergraduate Degrees In Business Or A Related Field---And For Anyone Else Who'S Serious About Using Windows Xp As A Business Power Tool.This Special Low-Priced Edition Is For Sale In India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan And Sri Lanka Only.
Complete Coverage of Windows XP Professional The latest from the world's leading Windows authority Mark Minasi, Mastering Windows XP Professional is the premier resource for anyone installing, configuring, and administering Windows XP, whether as part of a corporate network or for home or small business use. Depend on it for step-by-step instruction in hundreds of key techniques--not to mention a thorough look at all of XP's new features and troubleshooting advice that will save you time, money, and countless headaches. Updates to this edition include new coverage for administrators on topics including Web and FTP servers, scripting, the Microsoft Mangement Console and Services, and security. Coverage Includes * Using the new Start menu and Control Panel * Setting up broadband Internet connections * Setting up and configuring a peer-to-peer network * Securing your PC and network from intruders * Encrypting vital data * Running programs designed for previous versions of Windows * Transferring files and settings from one computer to another * Sharing your desktop with remote users * Connecting to remote computers using Remote Desktop Connection * Using Windows Media Player 8 * Communicating in real time using Windows Messenger * Using Windows XP on Portable Computers * Restoring your system to a previous configuration * Preventing disaster; backing up and recovering data * Using the Services and MMC administration tools Bonus Coverage: Windows XP Essential Skills Includes 96 pages of full-color visual, step-by-step instruction on the 57 most important Windows XP skills. In minutes, you'll learn how to burn a CD, set up an Internet connection, use XP's powerful System Restore feature, and much more.
* Explains in plain English how to evaluate online music services, download music, select a portable player, turn a PC into an audio jukebox, burn custom CDs, and create and edit music files from commercial CDs * Apple iTunes reported 50 million music downloads as of March 2004, and the new Napster had 5 million downloads after just 4 months of operation * Covers the leading online pay music sites (iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody) as well as free alternatives (with advice on what's legal and what's not) and profiles Apple's iPod and other top portable players.
Do you own a TI-89, TI-89 Titanium, TI-92 Plus, or a Voyage 200 graphing calculator? If you do, or if you need to get one for school or your job, then you need to know how it works and how to make the most of its functions. TI-89 For Dummies is the plain-English nuts-and-bolts guide that gets you up and running on all the things your TI-89 can do, quickly and easily. This hands-on reference guides you step by step through various tasks and even shows you how to add applications to your calculator. Soon you’ll have the tools you need to: Solve equations and systems of equations Factor polynomials Evaluate derivatives and integrals Graph functions, parametric equations, polar equations, and sequences Create Stat Plots and analyze statistical data Multiply matrices Solve differential equations and systems of differential equations Transfer files between two or more calculators Save calculator files on your computer Packed with exciting and valuable applications that you can download from the Internet and install through your computer, as well as common errors and messages with explanations and solutions, TI-89 For Dummies is the one-stop reference for all your graphing calculator questions!
TechTV's Microsoft Windows XP for Home Users is written in a lighthearted and conversational style but at the core is clear, practical information. This book shows readers how to customize and configure their systems, how to prevent and fix problems, how to add hardware and software, and how to have fun with Windows XP by exploring its many features. The entertaining style makes it fun to read, but readers will come away feeling as if the have learned a lot, too. It is assumed that most readers will have this software, although someone might buy the book as an introduction to Windows XP before upgrading from an earlier version. This book focuses almost exclusively on Windows XP and how earlier versions worked differently.
Thinking about self-publishing your book? This no-nonsense guide walks you through the entire process of going it alone If you have a great idea for a book or informative content to share with an audience or have written a book and want to bypass traditional publishing, you’re in the right place. Aspiring and experienced writers alike will benefit from this user-friendly and detailed guide with coverage on the self-publishing process from preparing your manuscript and creating the perfect title to selling the final product. Self-Publishing For Dummies lays out the pros and cons of self-publishing, helps you avoid the most common mistakes made by authors and self-publishers, and makes you aware of legal issues associated with book publishing. You’ll learn the basics of researching to include the right details, what the parts of a book are (from the copyright page to the index and bibliography), and when to edit your own work and when to hire a professional editor. When it comes to the business aspects of self-publishing your book and building your own publishing company, you’re in charge of each exciting step from naming your business, to writing the business plan, managing the finances and expenses, and who to call on for expert advice. It’s up to you to decide on a title for your book, as well as the layout and design. Once your book is complete, you’ll have it printed — through traditional, non-traditional, or on-demand means. You’ll discover how to Apply for and obtain an ISBN Copyright your work to protect it Negotiate with and manage vendors, including printers, designers, and copyeditors Secure a warehouse to store your book Work with distributors to get your book to your audience Set prices and monitor inventory Write a press release and other marketing materials to promote your book Collaborate with the media and publicists to build awareness for your book Build an online presence with a website, newsletters, blog, or podcast Create and sell additional products related to your book Additionally, you can read about ten common self-publishing mistakes – and how to avoid them – and the best resources for self-publishers. Get your copy of Self-Publishing For Dummies today.
