Best Uses for Your Computer - Why You Bought It and What It Can Do For You

BOOK CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter 1 Keep Your Kids Away from the TV

Overview of Entertainment Software
Bulletin Boards for Teenagers

Chapter 2 Help Your Kids Do Better In School

Overview of Homework Helpers

Chapter 3 Bring the Family Together with Projects

Family Tree Software
The Family Photo Album
Trip Planning and Party Planning

Chapter 4 Get the Household on a Budget

Set Up Your Own Spreadsheet
Bill-paying On-line

Chapter 5 Invest Your Money More Wisely

Do It Yourself With a Spreadsheet
Track Your Portfolio Online; Online Brokers

Chapter 6 Save Time on Your Taxes

Is Tax Software For You?
Paying Online vs. Filing the Paperwork

Chapter 7 Indulge Your Creative Side

Drawing Programs
Get Musical with MIDI
Flight Simulators, Online Games
Publish a Newsletter

Chapter 8 Open a Home Office

Setting Up a Home Office
Choosing Business Software
Fax Boards (and Ways to Avoid Buying One)
Printer Choices

Chapter 9 Make New Friends Online

The Online Attitude
E-mail vs. Bulletin Boards
Writing to Congress and the White House
Professional Groups Online

Chapter 10 Be a Better Consumer

Using Software To Calculate Discounts
Researching Products: Auto Databases, Health Databases
Consumer Reports Online