The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Kraynak, Joe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028642309 ISBN 13: 9780028642307

Publisher: Alpha, 2001

Synopsis

Simple lessons to start 'newbies,' or inexperienced computer users, off on the path to computer proficiency. Offers steps for setting up a computer for maximum efficiency, and for making computer use more fun and less frustrating. Explains Windows, Web surfing, and other popular computer activities. Softcover.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

When you first get a PC, you want to do something with it. You didn't buy it to learn about it any more than you buy a car to learn about its engine. You want to write a letter, send an email message, check out some Web sites, make a greeting card, or personalize the Windows desktop. Whatever it is you want to do, you don't want to have to read a book describing what a Pentium processor is or how your AGP adapter produces the pretty image on the screen. You want something more tangible; you want to do something practical. The only trouble is that the darn computer won't cooperate. It's just not as easy as it looks. That's the purpose of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics. This book identifies the 20-30 tasks that you as a PC novice want to perform and then it draws a map showing you how to achieve your goal. You'll follow simple steps to print a greeting card, reconcile a checkbook balance, decorate the Windows desktop, make the PC run faster, and more.

About the Author:

Joe Kraynak has taught hundreds of thousands of new PC users how to make the most of their PCs with his easy-to read books. Joe has been writing and editing successful training manuals and computer books for over ten years. His long list of computer books includes The Complete Idiot's GuideA (R) to PCs, The Complete Idiot's GuideA (R) to Microsoft Office 2000, Big Basics Book of Windows 98, More Easy Windows 98, and Sams Teach Yourself Notebook Basics in 10 Minutes.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alpha
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0028642309
• ISBN 13: 9780028642307
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 456