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Tables of Contents for Faster Smarter Microsoft Windows 98
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
vii
Introduction
ix
Making Windows Work for You
1
24
Which Windows?
2
1
A Quick Lap Around Windows 98
2
3
Instant Gratification: 5 1/2 Ways to Make Windows Easier Right Now
5
4
Starting and Stopping
9
3
Deciphering the Start Menu
12
6
Customizing the Start Menu
18
1
Taskbars Translated Here
19
6
Covering the Desktop
25
24
The Desktop Icons
25
6
Making and Using Shortcuts
31
5
Windows Explorer and My Computer
36
2
Changing the Desktop Display
38
4
Choosing Screen Savers
42
2
Help on the Spot
44
2
Help on the Web
46
3
Running Programs
49
18
Opening and Switching Between Programs
49
3
Closing Programs
52
3
Installing Software
55
3
Uninstalling Software
58
1
Running Non-Windows 98 Programs
59
5
Essential Software That's Free (or Cheap)
64
3
Working with Files and Folders
67
26
Using Folders
67
11
Selecting Files and Folders
78
1
The Association Between Files and Programs
79
4
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
83
1
Learning to Recycle
84
6
Working with Floppy Disks
90
3
What Is That File?
93
18
What You See on the Hard Disk Drive
93
4
File Name Extensions and What They Mean
97
1
Meet the Registry
97
2
Registry Tricks
99
4
Getting Rid of Unnecessary Files
103
3
Files You Must Not Delete
106
5
Fearless Web Browsing
111
26
Choosing an ISP
111
4
Using the Internet Connection Wizard
115
2
Connecting and Disconnecting from the Internet
117
3
Getting Around with Internet Explorer
120
4
Keeping Track of Web Pages
124
8
Searching on the Web
132
3
Downloading Files
135
2
Using E-mail and Newsgroups
137
36
Setting Up and Personalizing Outlook Express
138
9
Reading E-mail
147
6
Writing and Formatting E-mail
153
3
Using the Address Book
156
3
Dealing with Large Amounts of E-mail
159
8
Newsgroups: All the News That's Fit to Print (and Then Some)
167
6
Printing
173
16
Installing and Removing Printers
173
2
Getting the Most from Your Printer
175
7
Managing the Print Queue
182
2
Installing and Using a Network Printer
184
5
Conquering Computer Hardware
189
22
Hardware and Windows 98
189
1
Using the Device Manager
190
3
Adding a USB Port
193
1
Installing a Scanner
194
1
Connecting a Digital Camera
194
2
Configuring Modems
196
4
Configuring ISDN
200
1
Making DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) and Cable Connections
201
1
Display Hardware and Settings
202
5
Changing a Mouse
207
1
Working with Game Controllers
207
2
Hardware Profiles
209
2
Making Use of Control Panel Tools
211
16
Training a Mouse
211
4
Using Keyboard Options
215
2
Improving Accessibility
217
3
Multimedia Means Audio and Video
220
3
Using Media Player
223
4
Playing It Safe
227
24
Stopping Hackers and Viruses
227
2
Maintaining Your Privacy
229
11
E-mail Security
240
3
Safe Shopping
243
2
Cover Your Tracks
245
3
Restricting Access to Objectionable Content
248
3
Maintaining a Healthy Computer
251
36
Keeping Your Software Updated
251
1
Housecleaning
252
4
Optimizing System Performance
256
13
Backing Up Your Files
269
10
Dealing with Startup Problems
279
6
Dealing with Shutdown Problems
285
2
Building and Using a Network
287
26
Before You Begin: Designing a Network
288
5
Building a Network
293
9
Sharing Files on a Network
302
2
Testing and Troubleshooting a Network
304
4
Protecting a Network from Hackers
308
5
Connecting from Home or On the Road
313
12
Working with Dial-Up Connections
313
3
Working with VPN Connections
316
5
Dialing In to Your Computer While Away
321
4
Index
325