Synopsis
If Darwin were alive and studying computer evolution, he might conclude "upgrade or die" rather than "adapt or die." To keep your PC from becoming a fossil, bestselling author Andy Rathbone has compiled all the information you need to do everything from add memory to install a CD-ROM drive. In Upgrading & Fixing PCs For Dummies you'll find out how to connect a modem -- or replace a slow one with a faster one -- so that you can take your PC out onto the Information Superhighway. You'll get the facts about SCSI and IDE hard drives so that you know which one to buy as well as how to install and configure it. In short, if it's in your PC or it could be, you'll learn about it in Upgrading & Fixing PCs For Dummies. You won't use all the information here at once, but it's a safe bet that sooner or later you will -- so keep this book handy.
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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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