Dan Gookin – PCs For Dummies:

Dan Gookin – PCs For Dummies
For Dummies | 2005 | ISBN: 076458958X | Pages: 408 | PDF | 5.48 MB

Explaining the fundamentals of personal computing to those who would rather read words than look at pictures, PCs for Dummies tells you everything you need to know in order to use an IBM-compatible PC running Windows 98. Dan Gookin’s prose is technically astute and fun to read.

This isn’t the book for you if you’re looking through a computer catalog and wondering what all the jargon means (Buying a Computer for Dummies covers that). Rather, this book will help you when you’ve gotten the machine into your home and you need to know what to do next. Starting with the process of unpacking the box and plugging in all the cables, this book shows you what to do with your new machine.

After assembly is out of the way, Gookin shows you how to get around in Windows 98 (and Windows 95, which is almost identical). He explains concepts like files, directories, and applications, and frequently explains the exact procedures involved in common tasks like adjusting screen resolution. Once you’ve heard all about the basics, Gookin goes on to explain modem configuration, printer problems, productivity software, and a fair amount about Internet use. –David Wall

If the fact that PCs are everywhere still hasn’t made you feel warm and fuzzy when you use one, you’re not alone. They may be transforming how we all live, work, get our cars repaired, and balance checkbooks, but they’re not exactly intuitive.

Now you can take charge of these useful but perplexing creatures, and turn them into the productive citizens you know they can be. What’s exactly is a motherboard? Is virtual memory real memory? Once you learn the fundamentals, it’s gets much less complicated. So jump right into this all-new 10th Edition of the bestselling PCs For Dummies, and you’ll quickly start getting the basics in plain English. Far and away the most popular and bestselling reference for beginning PC users, this friendly guide will explain how to:

* Understand how a computer works, including the basics of I/O, processing, software, and storage
* Unpack it, set it up, and plug in all the gizmos
* Kick around on the desktop and fire up the printer
* Open up the console and poke around the insides
* Mind your monitor, mouse, modem, memory, and more

And that’s just the first half. In his cheerful and irreverent style, bestselling author Dan Gookin builds on the basics and really revs things up. You’ll learn how to network computers, map drives, set up a firewall, and tackle the trendy stuff like wireless networking, playing games, burning CDs, and searching the Web. Along the way, you’ll quickly appreciate why there’s been nine previous bestselling editions of this book. It’s funny, fun, and practical! Keep PCs for Dummies on hand and you’ll learn:

* Ten common beginner’s mistakes
* Ten tips from a PC guru
* Step-by-step instructions on managing information
* Up-to-date guidance on connecting to and using the Internet
* Updates on the latest in hardware and software
* Ten things worth buying for your PC

Beginners or seasoned users, show your PC who’s boss with PCs for Dummies 10th Edition. It’s the fun and easy way® to get started!

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Dan Gookin – Buying a Computer for Dummies:

Dan Gookin – Buying a Computer for Dummies
For Dummies | 2004 | ISBN: 0764576534 | Pages: 332 | PDF | 5.85 MB

CPU, Ghz, Mhz, DIMMS, RAM, ROM, AGP, ISA, PCI, USB, CRT, LCD, NIC, CCD, CIS, DP, Kbps. What do all of these acronyms mean?

Are you baffled by computer technology and technology? Intimidated by computer salespeople who grimace or grin when you say “gizmo?” Buying a Computer For Dummies 2005 Edition gives you the ABCs of buying a computer. You don’t have to be able to talk tech; you just have to know what you want and how to get it. This guide turns evaluating the mind-boggling options into a simple five-step process, complete with software and hardware worksheets to help you pick a computer just for you. You’ll discover how to:

* Choose the right software for your needs
* Pick the right peripherals, including monitor, printer, scanner, modem, keyboard, and more
* Spend “extra” money strategically to get more computer power for your buck
* Choose disk drives, including info on CD-ROM, DVD, Floppy, Zip, and flash memory cards
* Be sure you get support

Written by Dan Gookin, the author of DOS for Dummies, the bestseller that spawned the entire line of For Dummies books, plus many other For Dummies big sellers, Buying a Computer For Dummies is updated to incorporate the latest technologies. It covers processor upgrades, flat panel displays, new peripherals, laptops, tablet PCs, wireless systems, and more. You’ll find information on:

* Choosing a digital camera and getting images from it into your computer
* Getting a network card (NIC) for a broadband modem if you want the fastest Internet connection
* Making the right decisions: CRT or LCD monitor? Laser printer or ink jet? Wired network or wireless?
* Software for word processing, databases, desktop publishing, home budgeting, spreadsheets, graphics. and more
* Essential utilities, including antivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall software

It also arms you with important questions to ask a dealer and warning signs to look for in ads or sales pitches. Whether you are buying your very first computer, considering upgrading your current system, or replacing a system that’s outdated by today’s standards, this guide gets you past the jargon and into the wise buying mode. ASAP. PDQ.

Oh, and it also tells you what all of the acronyms at the top stand for!

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