Windows XP can be a great tool, but it is all too easy to trip over
Windows XP's annoying traits more often than you leverage its
productivity. Windows XP power-users troll online resources,
documentation, and the expertise (or lucky finds) of friends for
valuable tips and tricks--a keyboard shortcut here, an undocumented
double-click there--to eliminate annoyances, save time, and take control
of their Windows XP. But what if there was an easier way?This new book
presents literally hundreds of problems and solutions, amazing power
tips, cool tricks, and clever workarounds in one clearly organized, easy
to use, and portable resource. Truly insightful and amusing, Windows XP
Power Hound gives Windows XP users practical hints for everything from
the desktop to Office programs to the registry, and includes documented
(but little-known) tips as well as previously undocumented tricks.
Windows XP Power Hound moves far beyond mere productivity and explores
what's possible with Windows XP--including cool things you probably
never thought of doing.An understanding of Windows XP basics will get
the job done. But discovering the most useful I didn't know that! tips
and shortcuts will make using Windows XP a far richer and less
frustrating experience. The practical, concise format of Windows XP
Power Hound makes it easy to dip into for a quick tip from time to
time; the warm, jargon-free tone makes it easy to read cover to
cover.Anyone who wants to smooth out Windows XP's speed bumps and get
some serious speed to accelerate through the bottlenecks will find that
even a handful of these useful, to-the-point tips will make Windows XP
Power Hound worth its weight in chocolate.