Explains everything, 05 Dec 2002
This is a brilliant book and I highly recommend it. Everything is explained in such a manner that you don't feel like a dummy. My company has a fairly large network, but there are things in this book that I never thought to check. I wish all the dummies books were this good.

Explains everything, 05 Dec 2002
This is a brilliant book and I highly recommend it. Everything is explained in such a manner that you don't feel like a dummy. My company has a fairly large network, but there are things in this book that I never thought to check. I wish all the dummies books were this good.

A very useful text, 10 Sep 2008
Having read several of Ed Bott's other books I was not disappointed with this one, the material is of sufficient depth without being overly technical for the average user. The previous reviewer criticised the book for not being technical enough, and suggesting that running the Network setup wizard was a poor way to setup a network as it didn't explain the settings. While this may be a simple method, it is also the reccomended method, even for Windows networking experts, as documented in Ed's other book "Windows XP inside out, 2nd Edition".

If you want more technical depth for XP related issues, then you should consult the "Windows XP Professional Resouce Kit, 3rd Edition" which is a superb technical reference for IT professionals or those studying for MCSA/MCSA certification.



Misleading Title, 20 Feb 2008
This book is not really about networking. It is mainly about security in a networking context, therefore "Networking and Security" is misleading. "Inside and Out", for a computer book suggests technical depth, however this is avoided. For example, if you want to connect a Windows XP computer to a network, it instructs you to use the wizard, and does not describe the settings that the wizard makes. A title such as "Windows XP Security User Guide" would give a better idea what the book is about.

Explains everything, 05 Dec 2002
This is a brilliant book and I highly recommend it. Everything is explained in such a manner that you don't feel like a dummy. My company has a fairly large network, but there are things in this book that I never thought to check. I wish all the dummies books were this good.

A very useful text, 10 Sep 2008
Having read several of Ed Bott's other books I was not disappointed with this one, the material is of sufficient depth without being overly technical for the average user. The previous reviewer criticised the book for not being technical enough, and suggesting that running the Network setup wizard was a poor way to setup a network as it didn't explain the settings. While this may be a simple method, it is also the reccomended method, even for Windows networking experts, as documented in Ed's other book "Windows XP inside out, 2nd Edition".

If you want more technical depth for XP related issues, then you should consult the "Windows XP Professional Resouce Kit, 3rd Edition" which is a superb technical reference for IT professionals or those studying for MCSA/MCSA certification.



Misleading Title, 20 Feb 2008
This book is not really about networking. It is mainly about security in a networking context, therefore "Networking and Security" is misleading. "Inside and Out", for a computer book suggests technical depth, however this is avoided. For example, if you want to connect a Windows XP computer to a network, it instructs you to use the wizard, and does not describe the settings that the wizard makes. A title such as "Windows XP Security User Guide" would give a better idea what the book is about.

A Must Have, 17 Sep 2006
I think this book is brilliant. It tells it how it is, with humour, and in a language that is plain and clear. No "techno-babble".The outstanding thing for me was it offers options and shows more than one solution to each problem. This is clearly written by a man with a great understanding of computing problems and safe guards that a PC user has to face today.This book should be put in with every new computer that's sold.
Good work Andy.

Protect your computer, 28 Mar 2006
If, like all responsible computer users, you are concerned about nasties like viruses, spyware and spam - then this book is essential reading. Not only does Andy Walker describe all varieties of these evils but he does so in a clear and easily understood way with explanations about why the anti-social amongst us perpetrate them. Andy then gives us some answers - and most of these are either freely available or can be obtained at minimal cost. Follow Andy's advice and make your computer secure - and don't be put off by the title - this book is designed for beginners but I bet there are many professionals out there who have computers that are less secure than mine now is after following Andy's advice.

At Last-a computing book written in plain English, 24 Mar 2006
For some-one like me, who is reasonably computer literate but by no means an expert, this book is like a breath of fresh air. It is written in language that even I can understand and the author conveys his information in such a way that anyone can carry out the projects needed to protect his PC. Devoid of confusing computerese it leads one from page to page effortlessly. Well done Andy.

Explains everything, 05 Dec 2002
This is a brilliant book and I highly recommend it. Everything is explained in such a manner that you don't feel like a dummy. My company has a fairly large network, but there are things in this book that I never thought to check. I wish all the dummies books were this good.

A very useful text, 10 Sep 2008
Having read several of Ed Bott's other books I was not disappointed with this one, the material is of sufficient depth without being overly technical for the average user. The previous reviewer criticised the book for not being technical enough, and suggesting that running the Network setup wizard was a poor way to setup a network as it didn't explain the settings. While this may be a simple method, it is also the reccomended method, even for Windows networking experts, as documented in Ed's other book "Windows XP inside out, 2nd Edition".

If you want more technical depth for XP related issues, then you should consult the "Windows XP Professional Resouce Kit, 3rd Edition" which is a superb technical reference for IT professionals or those studying for MCSA/MCSA certification.



Misleading Title, 20 Feb 2008
This book is not really about networking. It is mainly about security in a networking context, therefore "Networking and Security" is misleading. "Inside and Out", for a computer book suggests technical depth, however this is avoided. For example, if you want to connect a Windows XP computer to a network, it instructs you to use the wizard, and does not describe the settings that the wizard makes. A title such as "Windows XP Security User Guide" would give a better idea what the book is about.

A Must Have, 17 Sep 2006
I think this book is brilliant. It tells it how it is, with humour, and in a language that is plain and clear. No "techno-babble".The outstanding thing for me was it offers options and shows more than one solution to each problem. This is clearly written by a man with a great understanding of computing problems and safe guards that a PC user has to face today.This book should be put in with every new computer that's sold.
Good work Andy.

Protect your computer, 28 Mar 2006
If, like all responsible computer users, you are concerned about nasties like viruses, spyware and spam - then this book is essential reading. Not only does Andy Walker describe all varieties of these evils but he does so in a clear and easily understood way with explanations about why the anti-social amongst us perpetrate them. Andy then gives us some answers - and most of these are either freely available or can be obtained at minimal cost. Follow Andy's advice and make your computer secure - and don't be put off by the title - this book is designed for beginners but I bet there are many professionals out there who have computers that are less secure than mine now is after following Andy's advice.

At Last-a computing book written in plain English, 24 Mar 2006
For some-one like me, who is reasonably computer literate but by no means an expert, this book is like a breath of fresh air. It is written in language that even I can understand and the author conveys his information in such a way that anyone can carry out the projects needed to protect his PC. Devoid of confusing computerese it leads one from page to page effortlessly. Well done Andy.

A good book for Vista users only., 19 Nov 2007
I'm a BIG fan of the `In Easy Steps' series of books. They are colourful, well written and easy to understand with useful tips for power users and novices alike. This book is no exception with some great tips on securing your home PC, however the title is completely misleading as this book is written solely around the MICROSOFT VISTA operating system. I use Linux and Windows XP and so all the example configuration shots were completely useless. I have to admit I was very disappointed by this book as I have no intention (along with 90% of the world it seems) of buying Vista any time soon. If you are one of the few who has Microsoft Vista installed then from what I have read this is a great introduction to securing your PC, however if you run anything else steer well clear.