Table of Contents

Introduction. Part I: PC Hardware. Chapter 1: Starting with the Basics. Chapter 2: Additional Toys Your PC Will Enjoy. Chapter 3: Connectors, Ports, and Sundry Openings. Chapter 4: Maintaining Your Hardware. Part II: Windows Vista. Chapter 1: Shake Hands with Windows Vista. Chapter 2: The Many Windows of Windows. Chapter 3: Windows Vista Basics. Chapter 4: Customizing Windows Vista. Chapter 5: Maintaining the Vista Beast. Chapter 6: Taking Control of the Control Panel. Chapter 7: Easy Vista Troubleshooting. Part III: The Internet. Chapter 1: Making Sense of the Internet. Chapter 2: Adding a Dialup Connection to Windows Vista. Chapter 3: Protecting Your Internet Privacy. Chapter 4: Cruising the Web with Internet Explorer. Chapter 5: Harnessing Your E-Mail. Chapter 6: Instant Messaging Done Right. Part IV: Microsoft Works. Chapter 1: An Overview of Works. Chapter 2: Word Processing in Works. Chapter 3: Working with Spreadsheets. Chapter 4: Using Works Calendar. Chapter 5: Having Fun with Works Database. Part V: Office 2007. Chapter 1: Introducing Office 2007. Chapter 2: Using Word. Chapter 3: Putting Excel to Work. Chapter 4: Performing with PowerPoint. Chapter 5: Doing Database Magic with Access. Chapter 6: Staying in Touch with Outlook. Part VI: Fun with Movies, Music, and Photos. Chapter 1: Scanning with Gusto. Chapter 2: Dude, MP3 Rocks! Chapter 3: Making Movies with Your PC. Chapter 4: I Can Make My Own DVDs? Chapter 5: I'm Okay, You're a Digital Camera. Part VII: Upgrading and Supercharging. Chapter 1: Determining What to Upgrade. Chapter 2: Adding RAM to Your Hot Rod. Chapter 3: Scotty, I Need More Power! Chapter 4: Adding Hard Drive Territory to Your System. Chapter 5: Partying with USB, FireWire, and Hubs. Chapter 6: Pumping Up Your Sound and Video. Part VIII: Home Networking. Chapter 1: Do I Really Need a Network? Chapter 2: Ethernet to the Rescue. Chapter 3: Going Wireless. Chapter 4: Sharing Your Internet Connection. Chapter 5: Securing Your Home Network. Index.

About the Author

Mark L. Chambers is a technical writer and consultant with experience as a computer hardware technician. Among his many books is the popular Building a PC For Dummies, 5th Edition.