Make Windows Vista your own with this convenient reference drawn from the very best of bestselling author Alan Simpson's Alan Simpson's Windows Vista Bible. Master the basics of PCs and operating systems, get started on Vista, and move ahead to multimedia, adding security, building a network, and more. You'll even find special tips, workarounds, and advice on how to deal with Vista's quirkier aspects.

• Discover the keys to exploiting Windows Vista

• Understand how to configure Parental Controls

• Organize and fix your photos with the Photo Gallery

• Add Gadgets to your desktop and Sidebar

• Learn to use voice commands to control your computer

• Use Windows Calendar to organize your appointments

What's a Desktop Bible?

Wiley Desktop Edition Bibles are power-packed, streamlined versions of the standard Bibles. They include everything you need to know for practical applications and are concisely written and conveniently designed for day-to-day use.

"You'll love this value-priced desktop Windows Vista Bible. Not only is it packed with the very best content from my Alan Simpson's Windows Vista Bible, I've also included extra sidebars to alert you to special Vista annoyances and surprises, plus a boatload of tips and workarounds you can use to deal with them. If you want to get a crash course in Vista—in fact, on PCs in general—this is the book you need."
—Alan Simpson and Bradley L. Jones

About the Author

Alan Simpson is the author of more than 90 computer books, on topics ranging from Windows to word processing and Web-page design to databases. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and have sold millions of copies throughout the world. Prior to becoming a full-time author, Alan taught computer science at the college level and served as a computerizedtraining consultant to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy.

Bradley L. Jones is an international bestselling author with more than a dozen books ranging from fixing PCs to Windows to learning how to use various programming languages. He is also the site manager of a number of high-profile web sites and discussion forums for Jupitermedia. Sites include Developer.com, JavaScripts.com, DevX, and many more.
In addition to his books, articles, and site work, he is also active in the community as a leader with local user groups. In addition to his many credits, he has also been recognized as a most valuable professional (MVP) by Microsoft Corporation.