| An illustrated, stepbystep guide to repairs and upgrades
Whether you want to prepare your computer for Windows 7, avoid
investing in a new one, or just go green , this fully illustrated
guide has what you need. You'll learn how to add printers and new
keyboards, boost your PC's performance and increase memory, improve
power consumption, rev up your multimedia capacity, and much more.
Stepbystep instructions are accompanied by photos that show you
exactly what you should see at every stage. - Learn to perform
basic upgrades and prepare your PC for highspeed Internet
connections, network connections, and added security, all with fully
illustrated instructions
- Find out how to expand memory, enhance
speed, and update your computer's power supply
- Prepare an old
computer for Windows 7 and beef up your capacity for multimedia
Upgrading & Fixing Computers DoItYourself For Dummies
is a showandtell course in making your PC happy, healthy, and
green. An illustrated, stepbystep guide to repairs and
upgrades Whether you want to prepare your computer for Windows
7, avoid investing in a new one, or just go green , this fully
illustrated guide has what you need. |
Text in English
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Taal / Language : English
Inhoudsopgave:
Introduction.
Part I: Getting Ready to Upgrade.
Chapter 1: Start Here First.
Chapter 2: Assembling Your Tools.
Part II: Making Your Computer Work Better.
Chapter 3: Keyboards, Mice, Game Controllers, and Monitors.
Chapter 4: Printers and Scanners.
Chapter 5: Adding More Memory.
Chapter 6: Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive.
Chapter 7: Adding a DVD Drive.
Chapter 8: Fine-Tuning Your Computer`s Sound.
Chapter 9: Beefing Up Your Computer`s Video Card.
Chapter 10: Replacing the Power Supply or Laptop Battery.
Part III: Teaching an Old Computer New Tricks.
Chapter 11: Creating a Home Theater with Windows 7`s Media Center.
Chapter 12: Upgrading a Computer for Editing Movies.
Chapter 13: Repurposing an Old Computer.
Part IV: Communications.
Chapter 14: Adding or Replacing a Modem.
Chapter 15: Linking Computers with a Network.
Chapter 16: Filtering Out Evil with Firewalls.
Part V: Introducing Parts to Windows.
Chapter 17: Hiring the Right Driver for Windows.
Chapter 18: Installing or Upgrading to Windows 7.
Chapter 19: Troubleshooting and Fixing Windows 7.
Chapter 20: Moving from the Old Computer to the New Computer.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Find Help Online.
Chapter 22: Ten Cheap Fixes to Try First.
Appendix: The Rathbone Reference of Fine Ports.
Index.
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September 2010
578 gram
249 x 200 x 20 mm
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Using the Internet Safely For Seniors
For Dummies
€ 21.95
Helpful advice for seniors so they can protect their online interests,
transactions, and interactions - As more and more adventurous
seniors get their feet wet in the online world, they face increasing
threats from online criminals looking for ways to compromise an
unsuspecting senior's financial and physical safety
- >Provides
awareness, information, and skills that are necessary for seniors to
feel comfortable while using the Internet
- >Discusses the types of
crimes that are specifically targeted towards seniors and the
legalbut abusiveuse of consumer information by companies
- >Walks
readers through how to spot phishing and email scams, avoid ID theft,
create safe passwords, invest and bank safely online, and keep the
family safe online
- >Reviews the technology tools that can be used
for online protection, such as antivirus programs and spyware
Linda Criddle and Nancy Muir are specialists in the human factor in
online safety. Their company, LOOKBOTHWAYS, Inc., provides free
consumer education in online safety through their Web site,
ilookbothways.com. They are currently building K12 curriculum, teach
a college course in Internet Safety for Educators, have a software
division developing technology solutions for online safety. In
addition they consult and train companies, governments, and law
enforcement agencies worldwide. |
Text in English
Related categories:
Internet, Internet
Paperback, slappe kaft
384 pagina's
Maart 2009
562 gram
235 x 191 x 25 mm
John Wiley & Sons
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