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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...

• Covers all of today's most common Web design tools, including HTML, JavaScript, cascading style sheets, Dreamweaver, and Flash
• Presents step-by-step instructions for 190 tasks using hundreds of screen shots with concise captions-all at a competitive price
• This two-color, intermediate-level reference delivers solutions for a wide range of Web design issues, from creating a layout template and establishing a color palette to adding interactivity, optimizing pages for ease of use and speed, and working with pictures and sound

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Microsoft Excel 2003 is an incredibly versatile and easy-to-use spreadsheet program that helps users calculate and analyze numerical data. Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Excel 2003 teaches new users to get the most from the latest version of the software. With the help of this book, users learn to:

• Create spreadsheets that include formulas and built-in Excel functions.
• Format numbers and text so that Excel printouts are easy to read.
• Use clip art, pictures, borders, and colors to add interest to spreadsheets.
• Take Excel data and publish it to the World Wide Web.
• Use the Excel Function Wizard to choose the right function to calculate the appropriate result.
• Use the Autoformat feature to quickly format an entire worksheet.
• Use the new speech feature for voice dictation and voice commands.

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