This is the one reference-tutorial readers will want to keep by their computers. It will introduce, explain, and explore virtually every aspect of Windows Vista and XP computers, from setting up your computer for the first time, to using your PC more productively all the time. This single-source Bible for desktop and laptop users will cover topics such as: Choosing a desktop or laptop PC; Using your computer as a media center; Upgrading from XP to Vista; Looking inside your computer's case; Setting up a network; Games and other time wasters; Keeping your PC healthy; Using your laptop for presentations; plus much more. A companion CD-ROM will contain useful PC utilities, such as a memory diagnostic utility and a WiFi sniffer. Most importantly for laptop users on the go, a searchable PDF version of the book will also be included. This book picks up where books intended for novice PC users end. Readers will learn much more than the basics — they'll learn to master their PCs.