Learn how to get the maximum performance out of software through optimization, customization, and a thorough understanding of the advanced functions. This title is unique in that it offers the most advanced treatment of Office aimed at the power user/super user, with highly prized third-party utilities on the CD-ROM.

Push Windows 2000 to the limit - and maximize your PC's performance! Packed with inside information, this EXPERT COMPANION gives power users like you a bounty of tips, tricks, and workarounds to make your PC work like never before! Tailor Windows 2000 Professional to your specific needs-from modifying the boot process to setting up an intranet. Discover new ways to troubleshoot tough performance and security issues. Configure multiple machines to share hardware and online connections-and manage your resources more efficiently. No matter how and where you use your PC, this sophisticated guide shows you how to get under the hood and optimize every facet of the operating system! * Exploit the built-in management tools in Windows 2000, including Microsoft Management Console (MMC), the Services snap-in, Event Viewer, and the Indexing Service * Learn how to create a reliable network, use TCP/IP effectively, and resolve networking problems on your own * See how to set up a print server, Web servers, and user accounts * Get better performance on line by using a LAN, cable, or DSL to access your Internet accounts, and by managing incoming connections through tunnels and virtual private networks (VPNs) * Use the Windows Script Host to automate common tasks * Help secure system resources by using security certificates and NTFS, auditing user and group access, and encrypting e-mail messages * Ensure your system runs smoothly by monitoring system performance, employing power-management tactics and tools, and editing the registry * Tap into the power of Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft NetMeeting

In one portable, easily understood volume, Nelson has compiled product support information from official Microsoft archives, enabling users to solve problems without having to search through vast Internet sources or pay for phone support.

The #1 Office Suite extends desktop productivity to the Web--allowing users to streamline work, collaborate with others, and manage information easier than every before! Unique "Office 2000 At-a-Glance" pages reveal expert tips and techniques. Complete coverage of the entire suite, program by program, including Access, Outlook, Explorer,and Publisher. Bonus CD-ROM includes hundreds of exam questions covering all the material on the MOUS exam, and a fully hyperlinked electronic book, templates, samples, and shareware programs.

This new text from the Shelly Cashman Series goes well beyond the fundamentals by covering more advanced Microsoft Office 2000 functionality for skilled users

"Microsoft Works 2000 Step By Step" helps users learn the products in the Works suite by providing the information they want to learn at their own pace. The book covers each application--Word 2000, Works Spreadsheet, Works Database, Works Calendar and Money Basic--and also shows how to use common elements in the suite.

Quickly teach yourself how to automate tasks and create custom spreadsheet solutions with Excel 2007 Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). With Step By Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Create macros to automate repetitive tasks Automatically format charts, shapes, and text Manipulate tables and other objects—even build PivotTable reports Write your own functions and procedures Use loops and conditions to add decision logic to macros Build custom command buttons, dialog boxes, and user forms Your all-in-one learning experience includes: Files for building skills and practicing the book’s lessons Fully searchable eBook Windows Vista Product Guide eReference—plus other resources on CD For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.