The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics, 5th Edition

Time for an upgrade!

The fifth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Computer Basics places the reader in charge of the computer, rather than the other way around, and places the focus on software troubleshooting rather than hardware techno-babble. The reader wants to do something practical with his or her computer—this book shows them how.

• Covers basic office programs and how to manage photo, video, and music files
• Advice on safe web-surfing, including coverage of newsgroups, message boards, and mailing lists
• New green computing initiatives that help protect the environment
• Maintenance and upgrading information