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If you read Fred's article "Mac Annoyances" and the review of "Mac Annoyances" you might just appreciate some other help with many of your other annoyances...
-- written for the individual who can't live without a Mac yet can't deal with its fickle temperament. The book provides solutions to scores of common problems faced by Mac owners. Hassles associated with Mac OS X, iLife, Mac hardware, Microsoft Office, and more are all addressed in sharp detail with tips, tricks, and workarounds designed to drastically improve specific problem-solving capabilities. "Mac Annoyances" will save you time and enhance your overall user experience.
(Sample chapter 6, "iPod Annoyances," PDF)
- Through the use of snappy, entertaining, and practical solutions, this book aims to optimize peripheral hardware devices by offering easy fixes to their most annoying traits. Designed for PC users of all levels, this concise guide offers straightforward, easy-to-understand troubleshooting solutions. For maximum ease of use, "PC Hardware Annoyances" is divided into several broad hardware categories, including desktops, laptops and PDAs, graphics, sound, hard drives, CD/DVD drives, network, and printers and scanners.
(Excerpt on "Desktop Annoyances" PDF File
for Geeks, 2nd Edition - offers dozens of on-target tips, workarounds, and warnings, allowing users to improve their overall experience with the popular XP operating system. You'll learn how to use the Registry Editor, customize the interface, and master Windows's built-in networking capabilities. The book also includes detailed coverage of the newly released Service Pack 2 (SP2), which provides protection against viruses, hackers, and worms. Seize control of the Windows XP operating system before it takes control of you.
(Download chapter 5, "Maximizing Performance," PDF)
- At last, Excel users have some relief. This book addresses all of the quirks, bugs, inconsistencies, and hidden features found in the various versions of Excel. Broken into easy-to-follow categories, such as Entering Data, Formatting, Charting, and Printing, "Excel Annoyances" reveals a goldmine of helpful nuggets you can use to maximize Excel's seemingly limitless potential. If you've found anything about Excel confusing, you'll learn how to address it here.
(Download chapter 3, "Formula Annoyances," PDF)
... Recognizing the universal nature of the Net, "Internet Annoyances" strives to make using the internet as stress-free as possible for everyone. This insightful guide effectively addresses and presents solutions for the many glitches that still complicate the internet experience. You'll learn how to thwart would-be hackers, ensure greater security while surfing, eliminate pop-up ads, maximize online services, conduct effective searches, and much more.
(Download chapter 8, "Searching Annoyances," PDF) 
... Need a cure for the headaches associated with running a home network? This book tackles all the common annoyances your network dishes up, whether it's wired or wireless, Mac or PC. With a friendly, off-the-cuff approach, this book guides you safely through common home networking glitches, including file sharing, printing, security, and more. Take a stand against annoyances now: this book is your ticket to serenity. (Download Chapter 4, "File-Sharing Annoyances," PDF)
Are you annoyed? O'Reilly is always looking for your annoyances -- just send them to Marsee at Oreilly dot com and if they use your annoyance, you'll get a copy of the book!
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