Computer Manual
The Step-by-step Guide to Upgrading, Repairing and Maintaining a PC
4th Edition
Published on 3. August 2007
Book
Hardback
196 pages
978-1-84425-440-8 (ISBN)
Description
This fully revised 4th edition of the best-selling "Computer Manual" brings us right up to date with the latest technology and software. From understanding motherboard architecture to adding a new hard drive and memory, and from installing an expansion card to setting up a network, this plain English manual guides the reader through the essentials of maintaining and upgrading a home or small business PC. New topics covered include the multi-core processors, PCI Express and Blu-ray, together with a hands-on guide to installing, using and surviving Windows Vista. There's also a strong emphasis on data security.
More details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Somerset
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Haynes Publishing Group
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
col. Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84425-440-8 (9781844254408)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Book
04/2010
5th Edition
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
€44.75
Article is exhausted; no reprint
Previous edition
Book
11/2004
3rd Edition
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
€39.80
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Person
Kyle MacRae is a freelance journalist and writer living in Scotland. He contributes technology and internet features to magazines and the UK national press, with a strong focus on debunking jargon and helping to make everyday computing accessible to all.
Content
Getting to know your PC. Computer architecture. Adding and replacing drives. Installing expansion cards. Upgrading peripheral devices. Home networking. Upgrading to Windows Vista. Maintenance and troubleshooting.