Karp started the Annoyances series of books with the bestseller Windows Annoyances all the way back in 1996. Since then, he has written 11 power-user books available in 9 languages, including 5 books on Windows XP. He’s also the author of eBay Hacks: Tips & Tools for Bidding, Buying, and Selling, Second Edition (see http://www.ebayhacks.com) and the editor of PayPal Hacks (see http://www.paypalhacks.com). Karp created and actively maintains Annoyances.org, a popular Windows troubleshooting web site. He frequently writes for PC Magazine. Noted recognition of his work has come from PC Computing Magazine, Windows Magazine, The San Francisco Examiner, and The New York Times.
He scored 30.96647% on the Geek Test (http:// www.innergeek.us/geek.html), earning a rating of “Total Geek.” He knows the difference between a fireman and a firefighter. He’s a master craftsman and a breeder of prize-winning clams. Animals and children trust him.