Perfect for new and longtime PC users, this no-fluff guide to Windows 7 is packed with details on system settings, the desktop, applications, and utilities. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for printing, scanning, networking, sharing, troubleshooting, and going online. Upgraders will find details on setup, installation, and switching from earlier Windows versions. Keyboard mavens will find keyboard shortcuts throughout the book.

New features covered include the redesigned taskbar, jump lists, window-management shortcuts, federated search, libraries, desktop gadgets, Devices and Printers, and homegroups.

• Covers the Home, Professional, and Ultimate editions of Windows 7.
• See full-sized previews of open documents, folders, and websites.
• Use Snap, Peek, and Shake to juggle all your open windows.
• Pin programs, documents, and folders for one-click access.
• Get instant search results for documents, pictures, music, email, programs, settings, and more.
• Share files and printers on your home network.
• Connect to wireless networks with a few clicks.
• Manage your phones, devices, and printers in a single window.
• Plenty of tips, tricks, and timesavers.

Contents1. Windows Basics2. The Desktop3. Personalizing Windows4. Files, Folders, and Drives5. Programs and Documents6. Printing and Faxing7. Hardware and Drivers8. Networks and Sharing9. Online Connections10. Security and Privacy11. Maintenance and Troubleshooting12. Installing Windows

About the AuthorChris Kennedy is a developer and technical writer based in Boulder, Colorado. When he's not typing, Chris climbs rocks, revises his screenplays, and reads the journals of polar explorers.