Computer Technology, Home Computer User & Beginner, Computer Technology, Personal Computers

PCs

Name: PCs
Author: Andy Rathbone
ISBN: 9780596100933

by Andy Rathbone

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Overview

PCs today let you enjoy email, browse the Web, use an iPod, share digital photos with your family, and much more. There's only one problem: your operating system comes from Microsoft, your machine comes from another company, and no one helps you understand how it all works together. Enter PCs: The Missing Manual, which helps bridge the gap between you and everything your computer can do. Coverage includes: Hardware and software basics. Clear, straightforward instructions help you perform everyday tasks like printing documents, backing up files, and saving songs onto blank CDs. This book is also your reference for less frequent procedures, like connecting digital cameras and installing an extra hard drive for more storage. Getting online. From picking an Internet provider to getting your PC online, this book helps you get connected. You'll even find out how to set up and maintain a simple home network so you can share a single Internet connection and printer among multiple PCs. You'll also learn online essentials like finding information, saving and forwarding Web pages, and managing your email inbox. Troubleshooting. This book teaches you how to solve common but easily fixable problems. Whether it's protecting your PC and your mental health by learning how to block out spyware, adware, and other Internet menaces, or recovering from coffee spilled on a keyboard, PCs: The Missing Manual has you covered.

More and more, consumers have become frustrated by the growing complexity of PCs and their digital products. This guide not only eliminates that frustration, but serves as a complete manual for both novices and power users.

About the Author, Andy Rathbone

Christopher Grover has worked as a technical writer, advertising copywriter, and product publicist for more than 25 years. Chris is the owner of Bolinas Road Creative, an agency that helps small businesses promote their products and services. He is the author of Flash CS6: The Missing Manual and Office 2011 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual.