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Synopsis
Buying a PC is only the first step in a long-term relationship. After the honeymoon period, you may find your computer lacking in memory, seeming not as fast as it used to, and falling short in multimedia and online capabilities. Fortunately, Upgrading & Fixing PCs For Dummies®, 3rd Edition -- now completely updated with information on the latest technologies and products available -- is here to bring new life to the marriage. In this comprehensive, hands-on guide, bestselling author Andy Rathbone explains in plain English how to Figure out what's broken -- and fix it Install more RAM (memory) so that you can run larger applications and more applications at one time Upgrade to Windows 95 and surf the Internet easier than ever before Swap out your CPU chip for a newer, faster model Add a video or sound card or another hard disk with no hassles Decide whether upgrading is worth it
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Review
Like all Dummies books, Upgrading & Fixing PCs for Dummies, Third Edition, shows you what you absolutely need to know and little more--but in very clear language. Oriented toward casual users who want to solve specific problems, the book pays attention to such troubles as parity error messages and out-of-memory warnings.
Upgrading & Fixing PCs for Dummies promotes the ideas that you shouldn't fix things that aren't broken and that you should apply the simplest possible solutions to the broken things. The guide includes excellent coverage of the hardware-management features in Windows 95.
This book's problem-oriented approach yields sections about common hardware-related problems, such as, "My printer puts out only junk characters!" and "How do I install a new hard drive?" Cartoon-like sequential diagrams outline physical procedures, such as installing and removing SIMMs. Similar drawings help you find key parts of your computer, such as the PCI slots and the video port.
Overall, Upgrading & Fixing PCs for Dummies, Third Edition, does what all the Dummies books do--it clearly explains how to solve certain problems. If your particular troubles happen to fall outside of what's covered here, you'll need to consult a geekier reference book.
From the Publisher
Discover how to:
Diagnose problems
Add memory
Install drives, modems, and more
Replace your mouse or monitor
Troubleshoot keyboard glitches
Resolve configuration conflicts
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- PublisherHungry Minds Inc
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0764501291
- ISBN 13 9780764501296
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number3
- Number of pages362
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