The author explores the main features of Windows XP from managing files, exploring folders, through to the control panel, printers and home networking. It is therefore an ideal introductory guide for those new to the Windows environment and enables readers to gain confidence when using the system.

Sage Accounts Made Simple

by P. K. McBride

Published 20 January 1999

Sage Accounts is a straightforward accounting package, enabling small businesses to control their finances in a quick and easy manner. It assists in the smooth running of the business by enabling you to compile graphs and tables to keep track of where the money is coming from and where it is going to. The package includes summary information allowing you to view details at a glance, and provides an efficient time saving way of controlling your stock and financial records.

This new edition has been fully revised and updated to ensure all information is accurate and up to date.



Concentrating on Turbo PASCAL, this book is one of a series which aims to provide programmers with just enough information to get them started on each particular subject.

The Internet Made Simple

by P. K. McBride

Published 20 April 1995
This reference combines updated material from existing Made Simple titles (The Internet and Searching the Internet) with new material on safe Internet surfing and sites of family interest. All the basic Internet concepts are covered, such as Web browsing, e-mail, newsgroups and HTML.


Windows 98 Made Simple

by P. K. McBride

Published 22 June 1998

Outlook 2000 Made Simple

by P. K. McBride

Published 1 August 1999
If you: need to learn how to use Microsoft Outlook 2000 want to get the job done, quickly and efficiently need a self-teaching approach want results fast then Microsoft Outlook 2000 Made Simple is for you! Thousands of people have already discovered that the Made Simple Series gives them what they want fast! Many delighted readers have written, telephoned and e-mailed us about the Made Simple Series of computer books. Comments have included: 'I haven't found any other books worth recommending until these.' 'Clear, accurate, well presented, jargon free, well targeted.' 'Easy to follow to perform a task.' 'Illustrations are excellent.' 'Ideal for the first time user.' 'Clear, concise and well laid out.'

Windows Made Simple

by P. K. McBride

Published 1 May 1994
This book explains the basics of Windows, giving the reader just enough information to get started. Like all titles in the "Made Simple" series, it aims to be easy to follow, jargon-free, task-based and practical, with numerous examples which help build lasting knowledge. This book should be of interest to those who have neither the time nor the interest in knowing about every feature, function or command, and should save time in the learning process and remain a quick source of reference for future use.


UNIX Made Simple

by P. K. McBride

Published 12 January 1998

Windows 95 Made Simple

by P. K. McBride

Published 25 September 1995
Explains the basics of Windows. Each title in the Made Simple series aims to be easy-to-follow, task-based and practical, with numerous examples to help the learning process.


This text enables the reader to become interactive with the Internet and to explore the many capabilities it has to offer. This third edition of the full-colour guide is a coherent and comprehensive text which provides the reader with all the information necessary to get started. It covers all areas from getting online, through to searching on the Internet, using email, downloading files, and creating web pages. Written in an easy-to-use, step-by-step approach, it guides the reader through topics and presents all information in a clear and concise manner.

This text provides an introductory guide to the Internet, from the basics such as understanding the jargon, through to downloading files and creating home pages. It demonstrates how to maximize the potential of this vast source of information, covering ways in which to search for material, buying goods online, and sending and receiving email. The guide is based on the Windows Millennium Edition operating system, and requires no technical or in-depth computer knowledge.