In early reviews geeks raved about Windows 7. But if youre an ordinary mortal learning what this new system is all about will be challenging. Fear not: David Pogues Windows 7: The Missing Manual comes to the rescue. Like its predecessors this book illuminates its subject with reader-friendly insight plenty of wit & hardnosed objectivity for beginners as well as veteran PC users. Windows 7 fixes many of Vistas most painful shortcomings. Its speedier has fewer intrusive & nagging screens & is more compatible with peripherals. Plus Windows 7 introduces a slew of new features including better organization tools easier Wi Fi connections & home networking setup & even touchscreen computing for those lucky enough to own the latest hardware. With this book youll learn how to: * Navigate the desktop including the fast & powerful search function * Take advantage of Windows apps & gadgets & tap into 40 free programs * Breeze the Web with Internet Explorer 8 & learn the email chat & videoconferencing programs * Record TV & radio display photos play music & record any of these to DVD using the Media Center * Use your printer fax laptop tablet PC or smartphone with Windows 7 * Beef up your system & back up your files * Collaborate & share documents & other files by setting up a workgroup network