Rating: Summary: A must have Review: This book is a must have for any computer user and a definate must have for any fans of TechTV and Leo Laporte himself.This book is much more rich than last years edition, containing tips, tricks, advice and historical information and so much more. There is a download every day! Every computer user will learn something or use something in this book.
Rating: Summary: answers and inspiration and a lot of fun Review: This book is for anyone who's interested in computers, the internet, and technology, for work or play, and who enjoys straightforward content written with humor (see the cover) from the perspective of many years of experience. It's written for you, whether you're a neophyte or an old hand, whether you're using Windows, Mac, or *nix. There's plenty in it for any user and, as much fun and as informative as the 2002 almanac was, the 2003 edition is even better. The content is extensive, relevant, varied, and refreshingly easy to read. The best additions/improvements over last year's, in my opinion, are the exhaustive index, killer glossary, and a really neat section of charts, graphs, trends, and stats, about computers, the web, technology, and how we use it all in real life. Every single day of the year has its own page with explanations, downloads, tips, and historical notes, and it has nearly 200 more pages in appendices, making it a true almanac. Part of my job involves helping people understand computers and the web, and this book has already paid for itself with answers and inspiration (in fact, now I have one at home and one at work, both bristling with post-it page markers). Information in it has saved the day for me personally on more than one occasion, and has made me look good to co-workers and others more than once as well...and who can't use that! Whether you're looking for a gift for a computer user or something for your own enrichment and enjoyment, this book is right on target. It's instructive, fun, and a terrific value.
Rating: Summary: Greatest Help Book Ever Review: This book is great. Though I am not a big fan of Leo on the Screen Savers (Patrick is better) I do think this book is great. Even for the computer expert it has nifty tips and just something fun to read every day. I highly recommend it.
Rating: Summary: Great book of computer info..and tech Review: This book was awesome for both the expert and novice computer user. I bought this book for my husband who is a major computer geek, and my 73 year old father who knows little or nothing about computers. Both loved the book as I did. Not only was it full of computer info, but tidbits of technology that you always thought about, but no one quite knew.
Rating: Summary: Great book Review: This is a really good book for anyone who uses computers. It has loads of tips, downloads, sites, and even some Twisted Lists. I strongly advise buying this book if you are a fan of "The Screen Savers".
Rating: Summary: Leo is the Computer Man! Review: This is the followup to Poor Leo's 2002 Almanac and is sure to be a hit for those of you are just getting to know your personal confuser as Mr. Laporte calls it. It's not a really geeky book, but has many good tips in it. The organization is similar to last year's book, a tip for every day of the year. The first two weeks cover how to make your computer secure, well worth the price of the book.
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