Author : Joe Kraynak
Publisher : Alpha Computer
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,28 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781567615067
A computer is just a machine--so why does it make you feel like an idiot? Don't give up hope! This little book will help you make sense of the computer jargon. It defines, explains, and makes sense of over 1,000 of the most important terms, acronyms, and concepts you'll encounter in the techno jungle. It is packed with everyday examples, comparisons and cross-referencing.
Author : Joe Kraynak
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 29,99 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781592578597
Most computer documentation is based on the assumption that the computer's owner already knows something beyond the basics about computer operation. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Computer Basics, Fifth Edition,assumes differently. This book places the reader in charge of the computer, rather than the other way around, and correctly identifies that the reader wants to do something practical with his or her computer but has little knowledge for doing so. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Computer Basics, Fifth Edition, readers will find- Clear explanations of the basics of office programs. Ways to tap the power of the Internet. Information on finding lost or misplaced files. Coverage of newsgroups, message boards, and mailing lists. The basics of working with music, photos, and video on your computer. Ways to help protect the environment with green computing, as well as maintenance and upgrading.
Author : Joe Kraynak
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 33,12 MB
Release : 2009-02-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1101022175
Time for an upgrade! The fifth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Computer Basics places the reader in charge of the computer, rather than the other way around, and places the focus on software troubleshooting rather than hardware techno-babble. The reader wants to do something practical with his or her computer—this book shows them how. • Covers basic office programs and how to manage photo, video, and music files • Advice on safe web-surfing, including coverage of newsgroups, message boards, and mailing lists • New green computing initiatives that help protect the environment • Maintenance and upgrading information
Author : Que
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 38,73 MB
Release : 2000-12-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780877784173
Author : Preston Gralla
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 15,20 MB
Release : 1998-12-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780789717993
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying a Computer covers ALL the necessary considerations to make BEFORE you purchase that computer. What are your computing needs? Mobility? Ease? Portability? Power? Multimedia features? This book leads you through the initial assessment of your computer needs. It then takes you through an industry overview of computers (desktop vs. laptop vs. hand-held) with the inside scoop on the pros and cons of these machines. You will learn about clones and how to decide whether or not to make the clone purchase. You'll also receive information about where to go to make that computer purchase (and where not to go), and what kinds of questions to ask. A tear-out checklist is included to take with you when making your computer investment.
Author : Paul McFedries
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 47,42 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780028639970
Defines over 1,000 words in subject areas such as people, computers, business, law, culture, and government, as well as foreign terms and new words.
Author : Rod Underhill
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 29,90 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Computers
ISBN :
MP3 is an Internet music format to compress music for easy download and storage. This work gives a history of how MP3 came to exist and what the technology is. The authors offer pointers and tips for would-be artists who want to run for the music industry.
Author : Krista Van Laan
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 24,63 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780028641461
Covers the field of technical writing, providing information on such topics as building a portfolio, writing an effective resume, finding well-paying jobs, passing a writing exam, and creating a document online.
Author : Paul McFedries
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 25,70 MB
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0241885043
- Over 38 percent of all seniors in the U.S. now use the Internet. - Covers the most popular activities seniors enjoy - Facebook, GoogleSearch, and more!
Author : Christopher Carlisle, M.Div
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 32,74 MB
Release : 2006-12-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 1440626049
An objective overview of the biggest controversy in American education. Intelligent Design is one of the hottest issues facing parents and educators to day, but it can be hard to separate the facts from the heated rhetoric. This expert and objective guide gets to the bottom of the questions: What is Intelligent Design? Should it replace or complement traditional science? What's all the fuss about? * Explains the terms, the controversy, and the involvement of the American courts * Indispensable guide for concerned educators and parents * Written by an expert in the field
