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February 2007, Paperback
From choosing the edition that’s right for you to customizing Vista to make it your own, this book offers everything you expect from PC Magazine. You’ll find advice from an expert who was involved in beta testing every edition and update to Vista. Discover the differences in various editions and learn to set up Vista to work your way. Get acquainted with new features like Internet Explorer 7 and the expanded media applications, including Media Player Read More
January 2007, Paperback
Dan DiNicolo provides a roadmap to protecting Vista against new and unexpected security threats that might arise to hijack your system. Follow these steps, abide by the Golden Rules of Windows security, and you’ll sleep better. See at a glance what’s critical for security: implementing logon security, strong passwords, and firewall configuration. Plus, explore additional layers of security, such as e-mail encryption and secure file deletion and update Read More
May 2006, Paperback
Don't enter the world of Digital SLR without this book!
If you want to use your Digital SLR camera like a pro, let a pro (or two) show you how! Sally Wiener Grotta and Daniel Grotta have been covering the world of digital photography since 1991, and this book is like a private course in DSLR mastery. From understanding the parts of your camera to using the controls effectively to shooting stunning, beautiful, and meaningful photographs to editing your Read More
If you want to use your Digital SLR camera like a pro, let a pro (or two) show you how! Sally Wiener Grotta and Daniel Grotta have been covering the world of digital photography since 1991, and this book is like a private course in DSLR mastery. From understanding the parts of your camera to using the controls effectively to shooting stunning, beautiful, and meaningful photographs to editing your Read More
April 2006, Paperback
So you've decided to find out about Linux.
Who better to fill you in than PC Magazine?
If you can imagine something you'd like your computer to do, you can probably do it with versatile, economical, powerful Linux. Here's how to tap that power, from installation to Linux desktop environments to getting things done. The accompanying CD-ROM gives you everything you need to get started, and with the dual boot option, you don't even have to give up the Read More
November 2005, Paperback
March 2005, Paperback
Media Player--now better than ever
In Windows Media Player 10, the Full Mode window is far more resizable and customizable, playlist and queue management is more straightforward, and the sheer number of options has skyrocketed, even while the player itself was made simpler to use.
--From Chapter 2
Digital media is just plain fun.
Now Windows insider Paul Thurrott makes it easy, too
Paul Thurrott wanted to write a book you'd enjoy reading. If you have even Read More
In Windows Media Player 10, the Full Mode window is far more resizable and customizable, playlist and queue management is more straightforward, and the sheer number of options has skyrocketed, even while the player itself was made simpler to use.
--From Chapter 2
Digital media is just plain fun.
Now Windows insider Paul Thurrott makes it easy, too
Paul Thurrott wanted to write a book you'd enjoy reading. If you have even Read More
December 2004, Paperback
Think there's no malicious software on your computer? PC Magazine thinks you should think again.
Scans by ISPs have revealed as many as twenty-eight spyware programs running on the average home computer--like yours. That's a lot of people prying into what's on your PC, and a DSL or cable connection is a virtual welcome mat. But by following Ed Tittel's advice, you can learn how invasions occur, spot an infestation, repair damage that's already done Read More
Scans by ISPs have revealed as many as twenty-eight spyware programs running on the average home computer--like yours. That's a lot of people prying into what's on your PC, and a DSL or cable connection is a virtual welcome mat. But by following Ed Tittel's advice, you can learn how invasions occur, spot an infestation, repair damage that's already done Read More
December 2004, Paperback
Wireless is freedom. Wireless is now. And who better than PC Magazine to help you break free?
Wireless is more than cell phones. It's Web surfing from your deck, or tuning up your Xbox? to take on opponents on the opposite coast. But whatever wireless is, it isn't simple--or it wasn't, until these two guys made it so. Here's the straight scoop on setup, security, trouble-shooting, wireless capabilities, and a whole lot more. Plenty of books will tell Read More
Wireless is more than cell phones. It's Web surfing from your deck, or tuning up your Xbox? to take on opponents on the opposite coast. But whatever wireless is, it isn't simple--or it wasn't, until these two guys made it so. Here's the straight scoop on setup, security, trouble-shooting, wireless capabilities, and a whole lot more. Plenty of books will tell Read More
October 2004, Paperback
Learn to use your power well
As much as this book is about how to buy and use a Media Center PC, down deep it is.about how owning one changes the way you watch TV and manage your entertain-ment content. Like all good revolutions, this one empowers you.
The revolution has begun-in your living room!
Now PC Magazine gives you control of this new era in entertainment
One device. One remote. If that isn't a revolutionary approach to entertainment, what is? Read More
As much as this book is about how to buy and use a Media Center PC, down deep it is.about how owning one changes the way you watch TV and manage your entertain-ment content. Like all good revolutions, this one empowers you.
The revolution has begun-in your living room!
Now PC Magazine gives you control of this new era in entertainment
One device. One remote. If that isn't a revolutionary approach to entertainment, what is? Read More
October 2004, Paperback
Get that snail out of your system
"In these pages, you'll find all kinds of tips, tweaks, hacks, and configuration settings that should help you regain some speed control over Windows XP. I'll also show you how to get rid of the clutter and junk that Windows XP picks up over time..."
--Curt Simmons
When everything seems like slow motion, it's time to call in PC Magazine's favorite system doctor
You have to clean out most things after you use them for Read More
"In these pages, you'll find all kinds of tips, tweaks, hacks, and configuration settings that should help you regain some speed control over Windows XP. I'll also show you how to get rid of the clutter and junk that Windows XP picks up over time..."
--Curt Simmons
When everything seems like slow motion, it's time to call in PC Magazine's favorite system doctor
You have to clean out most things after you use them for Read More
October 2004, Paperback
You have the camera, or intend to. You have the desire.
Now, you have personalized instruction from PC Magazine
"The play of light and color on the human imagination." That's how Daniel and Sally Wiener Grotta define photography. They'll lead you through choosing a digital camera and using all its amazing features, but photography is more than technology. These renowned experts liberally share their knowledge of lighting, settings, focus, file formats Read More
September 2004, Paperback
Packed with practical, hands on guidance, PC Magazine’s Guide to Printing Great Digital Photos is the perfect book for computer users who are looking to get that little bit extra out of their color printer investment. Digital print expert David Karlins guides readers through everything –from selecting the right kinds of ink and paper, calibrating your computer monitor and making colors match, to getting your images ready for printing and giving your Read More
February 2004, Paperback
Networking--it's not just for the office any more. Here's how to get all your electronic devices on the same team
Ready to plunge into creating your own home network? You couldn't ask for a better guide through the networking maze than PC Magazine contributing editor Les Freed. From why you should network to whether you need a switch or a hub and how to hook in your Playstation, reading this book is like having Les drop by and set the whole thing up Read More
Ready to plunge into creating your own home network? You couldn't ask for a better guide through the networking maze than PC Magazine contributing editor Les Freed. From why you should network to whether you need a switch or a hub and how to hook in your Playstation, reading this book is like having Les drop by and set the whole thing up Read More
January 2004, Paperback
With millions of Web sites out there, how do you find the good ones? Ask your friends at PC Magazine!
Forget those laundry-list catalogs that give you hundreds of URLs and nothing more! Don Willmott, PC Magazine contributing editor, has personally checked out thousands of sites and provided thoughtful summaries of about one thousand that are worth your time. He even sorted the sites into logical categories so you can find what interests you, then selected Read More
Forget those laundry-list catalogs that give you hundreds of URLs and nothing more! Don Willmott, PC Magazine contributing editor, has personally checked out thousands of sites and provided thoughtful summaries of about one thousand that are worth your time. He even sorted the sites into logical categories so you can find what interests you, then selected Read More
