If you're a Windows XP enthusiast, you probably will spend time helping your family and friends with computing and technology questions this holiday weekend. The Expert Zone has provided some new columns that hopefully make it easier for you.
Denny Atkin, a writer for the Windows User Assistance group, explains how to prevent and troubleshoot blue screens when upgrading to SP2, in his new column: Preventing Lockups When Upgrading to Windows XP Service Pack 2
MVP and Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel explains how to use FAQs to find answers to your questions about Windows XP in his new column: Frequently Asked Questions about Windows XP FAQs
And if your teenage niece complains that SP2 will slow down her Halo sessions, you can send her to read Joel Durham Jr.'s new column on Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Gaming Performance Benchmarks
Other community columns highlighted on the Windows XP Expert Zone Community this week include:
| Create a Story from a Single Still Photo with Photo Story 3: Lead Program Manager Vladimir Rovinsky describes how to create a mini story based on a single picture with Photo Story 3. |
| File Corruption in Outlook Express: MVP Tom Koch talks about e-mail file corruption, the causes, and how to avoid it. |
| Internet Explorer Add-ons: MVP Sandi Hardmeier reviews some of the fun and useful features of browser add-ons for Internet Explorer. |
| Optimizing Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and Media Center Extender Networks: Columnist Barb Bowman explains how to enjoy digital entertainment throughout your home by setting up a wireless Media Center Extender network. |