Windows XP is far more than just an empty platform on which to install a slew of third-party applications and multimedia programs. Take a closer look and you’ll see that many powerful features and useful apps are built in, and over the next few pages you’ll discover what these programs do, and how to use them more successfully. For instance, discover how to communicate instantly with your friends and colleagues with the versatile chat program Windows Messenger, including how to send faxes, text messages and video mail from it. If you’re tired of talking and want to relax with your favourite music, brush up on Windows Media Player, the powerful music and video application that’s included in Windows XP.
We tell you how to have a karaoke singalong with your favourite songs, how to download visual effects that dance in time to the music and how to improve music quality, along with other top tips. If you’re more productivity-minded, you can learn how to streamline and personalise Windows XP with our top ten system tools tips. Also, if you haven’t got around to buying third-party applications yet, be sure to look at our tips for using word processing and drawing applications within Windows XP. If you’re in need of some time-out after all of that, improve your playtime with salient advice on how to make Windows XP games more fun, both on your own and in an online multiplayer environment.
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Originally printed in Issue 13, it’s your beginner’s guide!
Chapter 2
Security
It’s important to protect your PC from external threats
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
35 common solutions, and tips for fixing problems
Chapter 4
Clean-up Tips
A clutter-free PC is a faster PC, as our 50 hints reveal
Chapter 5
Makeover Tips
Customise your PC! 50 tricks from Issue 8
Chapter 6
Microsoft Office
A massive 350 tips for using Microsoft Office XP better
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