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" PC user's bible / "
John Ross and Kelly Murdock.
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BL
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952956
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b707326
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| Main Entry
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Ross, John,1947-
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PC user's bible /\ John Ross and Kelly Murdock.
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| Publication Statement
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Indianapolis, Ind. :: Wiley,, 2007.
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Bible
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1 online resource (xxxiii, 854 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0470377674
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: 1281238058
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: 6611238050
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: 9780470377673
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: 9781281238054
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: 9786611238056
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0470088974
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9780470088975
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Includes index.
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| Contents
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Cover -- Acknowledgments -- Contents at a Glance -- TOC36;Contents -- Introduction -- Icons -- Whats in This Book -- Part I Choosing Your Computer -- CH36;Chapter 1 Desktop or Laptop63; -- Whats the Difference63; -- How Do You Use Your Computer63; -- Pros and Cons of Desktop Computers -- Pros and Cons of Laptop Computers -- Choosing the Best of Both -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 2 Evaluating the Warranty and Support -- Read the Warranty -- Service Contracts -- Tech Support -- Repairs and Upgrades -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 3 Buying a Computer -- Cost -- Where to Buy Your Computer -- Choosing a Processor -- Memory -- Choosing a Hard Drive -- Inputs and Outputs -- Choosing a Case -- Choosing a Graphics Controller -- Choosing a Monitor -- Choosing an Audio Controller and Speakers -- Choosing a Keyboard -- Choosing a Mouse or Other Pointing Device -- Summary -- Part II Understanding Your Computers Components -- CH36;Chapter 4 Looking Inside the Case -- The Contents of a Case -- Opening the Case -- Providing Electricity58; The Power Supply -- Supporting Everything58; The Motherboard -- Adding Special Functions58; Expansion Cards -- Holding the Drives58; Drive Bays -- Moving Data Around58; Internal Cables -- Cooling and Air Flow -- Controlling Noise -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 5 How Your Computer Computes -- From a Switch to a Bit -- The Parts of a Computer -- Computers58; Structured in Logical Layers -- The Operating System -- Device Drivers -- Application Programs -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 6 The Central Processing Unit -- History of the CPU -- What the CPU Does -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 7 Random Access Memory -- How Memory Works -- How Much Memory Do You Need63; -- Adding More Memory -- Testing Your Computers Memory -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 8 Understanding the BIOS -- What the BIOS Does -- The Power45;On Self Test -- Changing BIOS Settings -- Clearing the BIOS Settings -- Replacing the CMOS Battery -- Updating the BIOS -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 9 Hard Drives and Other Storage Media -- Hard Drives -- Floppy Disks -- CDs and DVDs -- Other Removable Storage Media -- USB Drives -- Other Portable Drives -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 10 Understanding Graphics Controllers -- What a Video Card Does -- Selecting an Interface Type -- Graphics Controller Performance -- Graphics Processors and Chipsets -- Digital or Analog63; -- How Much Power Does Your Controller Really Need63; -- Changing the Display Settings -- Supporting Multiple Monitors -- Using the Software Supplied with Your Video Controller -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 11 Video Monitors -- How CRT Displays Work -- How Flat Panels Work -- Digital or Analog63; -- CRT or LCD58; Whats the Difference63; -- How Big a Screen Do You Need63; -- Understanding Technical Specifications -- Working with Your Monitors Controls -- Dead Pixels -- Repairing a Monitor -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 12 Keyboards44; Mice44; and Other Input Devices -- Using a Keyboard -- Using a Mouse -- Using Pen Tablets and Digital Notepads -- Using Bar Code Readers -- T$12.
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| Abstract
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This is the perfect go-to reference to keep with your PC. If you want to get the most out of your PC, you've come to the right source. This one-stop reference-tutorial is what you need to succeed with your Windows Vista or Windows XP computer, whether it's a desktop or a laptop. From setting up your PC to using it for games and multimedia to keeping it running smoothly, this comprehensive guide explains it all with clear, step-by-step instructions, tips from power users, and much more. Keep this valuable book on hand and power up with confidence!It helps you to: understand your PC's components, inside and out; set up sound cards, speakers, and other audio gadgets; put a firewall in place and apply other security software; explore Microsoft Windows and learn about options for other operating systems; play and create music, videos, podcasts, and more; print, scan, fax, make presentations, and download photos; protect your PC against theft, damage, and eavesdroppers; and explore common troubleshooting issues and their solutions.
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Microcomputers.
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COMPUTERS-- Hardware-- Handheld Devices.
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COMPUTERS-- Hardware-- Personal Computers-- General.
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COMPUTERS-- Microprocessors.
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Microcomputers.
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| Dewey Classification
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004.16
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QA76.5.R633 2007eb
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Murdock, Kelly.
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