PCs & Laptops For Dummies

Dan Gookin

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For Dummies
22 November 2024

PCs (IBM-compatible personal computers); Microsoft Windows

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.

By: Dan Gookin
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 183mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781394276943
ISBN 10: 139427694X
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 22 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Dan Gookin wrote the very first For Dummies book in 1991. The author of several bestsellers, Dan enjoys worldwide success with books that have been translated into 32 languages and have more than 11 million copies in print. Dan is also author of Word For Dummies and C Programming For Dummies.

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PCs & Laptops For Dummies

Dan Gookin

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