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PCs & Laptops For Dummies

Dan Gookin (Author)

9781394276943, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 4 November 2024

352 pages
22.9 x 18.3 x 2.5 cm, 0.454 kg

A one-stop guide to making the most of your desktop PC or laptop computer

PCs and Laptops For Dummies is the essential user's guide to the features your PC or laptop has to offer—and how to use them successfully. With this book as your coach, you can jump over technological hurdles with ease, navigating the hardware and software of your personal computer. Regardless of what brand of computer you use, you'll learn to navigate the latest version of Windows. You'll also explore how PCs, laptops, and other mobile devices can be used together, and how to keep your data secure. This Dummies guide is your first step toward computer-whiz status, saving you time and energy with everything in one place.

  • Learn about Microsoft Windows, the operating system for PC and laptop
  • Discover PC and laptop features you never knew about, and get your devices to play nicely together
  • Identify the specs and features you need, so you can purchase a computer that's a fit for you
  • Get easy-to-understand information, advice, and tricks at your fingertips

This is the perfect Dummies guide for PC or laptop users at home or at work who need a go-to guide for their hardware and software questions.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Hello, Computer! 7

Chapter 1: Computer 101 9

Chapter 2: The PC Tour 19

Chapter 3: Setup, Connections, and Power 31

Chapter 4: To Turn On a Computer 45

Chapter 5: To Turn Off a Computer 57

Part 2: A Non-Nerdy Guide to Computer Hardware 71

Chapter 6: A Peek Inside the Box 73

Chapter 7: Computer Memory 83

Chapter 8: Disks and Drives 93

Chapter 9: The PC’s Graphics System 107

Chapter 10: Input This! 121

Chapter 11: System Expansion 141

Chapter 12: P Is for Printer 155

Chapter 13: Webcams, Scanners, and Audio 167

Part 3: Network and Internet Stuff 179

Chapter 14: The Networking Thing 181

Chapter 15: The Internet 193

Chapter 16: Files from Elsewhere 203

Chapter 17: Internet Safety 215

Part 4: On the Go with Your Laptop 223

Chapter 18: Portable Power 225

Chapter 19: O, the Places You’ll Go 235

Chapter 20: A More Secure Laptop 245

Part 5: Security and Maintenance 253

Chapter 21: System Security 255

Chapter 22: An All-Important Safety Copy 267

Chapter 23: Maintenance Chores 277

Part 6: The Part of Tens 289

Chapter 24: Ten Computer Commandments 291

Chapter 25: Ten Battery-Saving Tips and Tricks 297

Chapter 26: Ten Handy Laptop Accessories 303

Chapter 27: Ten Things to Throw in Your Laptop Bag 309

Chapter 28: Ten Tips from a PC Guru 315

Index 321

Subject Areas: Computer hardware [UK]
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