PCs for Dummies (4th Edition) - Softcover

Gookin, Dan; Rathbone, Andy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1568846347 ISBN 13: 9781568846347

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc, 1996

Synopsis

A new printer, modem, sound card, faster CD-ROM drive, more memory, networking -- there's always some fabulous thing to add to your PC. Bestselling authors Dan Gookin and Andy Rathbone keep up with all the innovations -- everything from Pentium and OverDrive chips and video accelerator cards to the newest, fastest ways to access the Internet. That's why PCs For Dummies, now in its fourth edition, continues to be a bestseller. Even if you just want to maintain your PC conscientiously, you'll want to keep PCs For Dummies, 4th Edition, handy at all times. Owners of earlier editions: Be sure to upgrade to the fourth edition of PCs For Dummies before you upgrade anything on your PC.

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Review

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

From the Back Cover

Inside -- All New Information on Windows 95!

Dan Gookin has updated the international bestseller, PCs For Dummies, to bring novice PC users the latest information on PC hardware and software with PCs For Dummies, 4th Edition. From selecting and setting up your computer system to troubleshooting common PC problems, Gookin's fun and easy-to-follow guidance helps you get your computer up and purring in no time!

Use PCs For Dummies, 4th Edition, the fun and easy way:

• Set up your computer, printer, and modem without becoming a tech-head

• Discover new information on the Internet, Windows 95, and CD-ROM drives

• Pick the right modem for your speed needs

• Master do-it-yourself troubleshooting when your PC acts up

• Find new coverage of utility and compression programs -- and which ones are best for you

• Find out what's inside your PC, including the Pentium and OverDrive chips and accelerated video cards

• Uncover real-world definitions of computer terms and acronyms

• Plus Dan's Top Ten Lists of Computer Tips:

  • Ten things worth buying for your PC

  • Ten common computer mistakes and how to avoid them

  • Ten things you should always remember

About this edition

• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1568846347
• ISBN 13: 9781568846347
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 384