Woody Leonhard: Curmudgeon, critic, and perennial "Windows Victim", Woody Leonhard leads the motley AskWoody.com crew. In the past decade, Woody has written more than two dozen books, drawing an unprecedented six Computer Press Association awards and two American Business Press awards. Windows XP All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is one of the best-selling Windows Dummies books. Windows XP Timesaving Techniques For Dummies and Office 2003 Timesaving Techniques For Dummies launched the "Timesaving Techniques" Dummies series, which has gone on to be wildly successful, and critically acclaimed. Special Edition Using Microsoft Office 2003 stands as a landmark reference to Office. Woody’s working on another Dummies book right now – hush-hush and all that – but rest assured it’ll continue in the no-bull tradition that has marked his writing for more than a decade and a half. Woody was one of the first Microsoft Consulting Partners and is a charter member of the Microsoft Solutions Provider Organization. He is widely quoted-and reviled-on the Redmond campus.

Justin Leonhard: Lives with his dad in Phuket, Thailand. Justin contributed to Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies and Windows XP Timesaving Techniques For Dummies. He frequently helps Woody with various writing projects and keeps the office network going. Justin is an accomplished scuba diver, budding novelist, and the best video game player for miles. He was admitted to Mensa International at the age of 14, and started college (over the Internet, of course!) at age 16.

Phakdee Noosri (better known as "Lek"): The original AskWoody.com webmaster and Woody's research assistant, Lek contributed to Windows XP Timesaving Techniques For Dummies. Lek was born in Nakhorn Sri Thammarat, in southern Thailand. He recently graduated with a degree in Computer Science at Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus. Lek is an avid photographer, camper and swimmer. You can frequently find him around Lampsing Beach - one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.