• Author:
  • Rathbone, Andy
• Subject:
  Computer Hardware
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  22/08/2000
• Price:
  $44.99
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There's more to Windows than file management and double clicking. There are plenty of new features in Windows Me Edition sure to appeal to users who are ready to move beyond Windows basics. MORE Microsoft Windows Me Edition For Dummies uses the same friendly and informative style that made Windows For Dummies an international best seller to show you how to handle additional Windows tasks. Author Andy Rathbone clues you in on Windows tricks like customizing icons, creating a Windows Web page, handling advanced multimedia features, adding helpful Windows software, and removing files and programs that clutter up your hard drive. He also covers the fun new features of Windows Me Edition like the online games, Movie Player, and My Pictures multimedia tool.

Andy Rathbone authored Windows(r) 95 For Dummies(r), the bestselling computer book of all time. His other books include For Dummies(r) guides to Windows 98 and upgrading and fixing PCs.

Introduction.

PART I: More on Everyday Stuff.

Chapter 1: A Bit o' the Basics.

Chapter 2: Installing New Software.

Chapter 3: Fiddling with Files: Wallpaper, Icons, Fonts, Sounds, and More.

Chapter 4: Uh, Which Version of Windows Does What?

PART II: Entering the Internet with Windows Me.

Chapter 5: Flipping the Right Switches in Internet Explorer.

Chapter 6: Outlook Express: The E-Mail Lasso.

Chapter 7: Sharing One Modem on Your Home Network.

Chapter 8: Grabbing Web Sites for Offline Reading.

PART III: Getting More Out of Windows Me.

Chapter 9: Stuffing Windows onto a Portable Computer.

Chapter 10: Sound! Movies! TV! Multimedia Stuff!

Chapter 11: Importing Pictures from Cameras and Scanners.

Chapter 12: Making Movies in Windows Movie Maker.

Chapter 13: Wiring Up Windows Me's Home Network.

PART IV: More Advanced Ugly Tasks Explained Carefully.

Chapter 14: Unzipping a File.

Chapter 15: Playing Games over the Internet.

Chapter 16: Are These Files Important?

PART V: More Shortcuts and Tips Galore.

Chapter 17: A Grab Bag of Tricks.

Chapter 18: Speedy Menu Shortcuts.

Chapter 19: General Purpose Tips.

Chapter 20: Fixing It: The Next Step.

Chapter 21: Whoops! Make It Go Back the Other Way!

Chapter 22: But How Do You Do This?

Chapter 23: Windows Easter Eggs.

Index.

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