Computers Simplified

Are you new to computers? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to computers — a book that skips the long-winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book, follow Chip, your friendly guide — and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed.

• Learn how to use different types of computers and software
• Create documents and work with different programs
• Get online, start using email, and manage music and photos
• "Simplify It" sidebars offer real-world advice
• A friendly character called Chip introduces each task
• Full-color screen shots walk you through step by step
• Self-contained, two-page lessons make learning a snap

Paul McFedries is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. Paul has worked with many different types of computers since 1975 and has been a full-time technical writer since 1991. He has written over 50 books that have sold more than three million copies worldwide. These books include the Wiley titles Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows Vista, Windows Vista Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks, and The Unofficial Guide to Microsoft Office 2007. Paul is also the proprietor of Word Spy (www.wordspy.com), a website that tracks new words and phrases as they enter the language.