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 You know who you are. You are the intermediate and advanced Windows users. You just started using Windows XP and quickly realized that this operating system is much more powerful than you imagined. If you are trying to figure out how to use the new remote access features in Windows XP, how to configure the Windows Explorer, or how to set up a small network, this book is for you. Don’t let the 1245 pages or the $44.99 retail price scare you. The book is well organized, and it is discounted almost everywhere. (Expect to pay $30-$35.)
Windows XP Inside Out touches on all the important Windows XP issues and gives an in-depth analysis of the many useful features of XP. This book will help both unearth and explain the wealth of new features in Windows XP. As an author of computer books myself, I can tell you that it is not easy to organize and integrate all the information that is needed to go into a book of this type. These authors have done an outstanding job of choosing, organizing, and presenting an overwhelming amount of information. I am impressed with the well selected screen shots, diagrams, notes, and tips used to break up the text and add to the overall usefulness of the manual.
All in all, this book offers valuable technical information about XP. The book focuses on performing everyday tasks including:
- Configuring smarter startup and shutdown options
- Remotely accessing your desktop or a corporate network
- Using permissions and encryption to protect files and folders
- Setting up a Windows-based network—including using wireless technologies
- Optimizing Internet Explorer
- Encrypting confidential information
- Automating Windows XP
- Customizing Windows Media Player
- Using scripts and batch programs to automate tasks
- Tweaking the Windows XP interface
- Editing the registry
The included CD-ROM features added sample chapters, an easily searchable eBook of the book itself, and some useful Microsoft add-ins. Also on the CD are sample files including batch programs and scripts that can help you further customize Windows XP as well as the usual third-party utilities, demos, and trial programs.
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