Windows XP is the biggest release since Windows 95, and XP offers richer communications, enhanced mobility, improved help and support, easy digital photo and video tools, and exciting music and entertainment options. Written by an award-winning, bestselling author, this book covers all of the expanded features of Windows XP.

* This popular full-color guide is not only $5 less than the current edition, but it is now revised to cover Service Pack 2 changes to Windows XP, including new or updated tutorials on Windows Firewall, Media Player, MovieMaker, popup blocker, and more * Step-by-step instructions, hundreds of full-color screen shots, and essential task coverage make this the ideal reference for beginning-to-intermediate visual learners * Windows accounts for more than 90 percent of the OS market

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something – and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you’ ll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to get the most from Windows XP’ s magnificent media tools. Learn to use digital cameras and scanners, edit images, download and record audio files, play DVDs, create video sequences with Movie Maker, set up and play XP games, and much more, all in this exclusive Special Media Edition. " Teach Yourself VISUALLY" sidebars offer practical tips and tricks Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task Succinct explanations walk you through step by step Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Offers a tutorial showcasing Window's newest release while reviewing such Windows basics as installation and customization, document and file management, networking, e-mail, and multimedia features.

This book puts visual learners at ease by showing them how to maximize the new Windows features and interface Concise explanations walk readers through more than 150 Windows Vista tasks, covering everything from customizing their desktop to maintaining Windows Vista and networking with another computer or printer Explores the new interface and folder organization system of Vista, both of which enable users to find documents and files more easily than ever Covers the latest release of MovieMaker, Media Player, Internet Explorer, and the new Media Center feature added to Vista Features full-color screenshots and clear, step-by-step instructions

This highly VISUAL guide makes it easier than ever to get hooked on crocheting The approximately 30 million crocheters in the U.S. make crocheting one of today’s hottest hobbies. This VISUAL guide makes it easy to pick up a hook and a ball of yarn and get stitching, with clear, step-by-step presentations of techniques accompanied by detailed color photos that show readers exactly what to do. The book’s more than 20 patterns–everything from blankets to mittens to a man’s necktie–appeal to hip, modern crocheters.