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