Book Description
Explains how to troubleshoot hardware conflicts, repair Internet connections, resurrect deleted files, recover from system crashes, repair damaged disks, and unfreeze a frozen system
Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 10,78 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780789720924
Explains how to troubleshoot hardware conflicts, repair Internet connections, resurrect deleted files, recover from system crashes, repair damaged disks, and unfreeze a frozen system
Author : David J. Tenenbaum
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 16,21 MB
Release : 2004
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781592571703
Extremely accessible, with over 300 photos and illustrations, this guide is geared for the true home improvement beginner, with a visual glossary included.
Author : Vyvyan Lynn
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 34,15 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781592574957
Put the brakes on costly car bills. The Complete Idiots Guide to Auto Repair Illustratedcovers everything readers need to know about their automobiles, from the tires up. Tailor-made for true novices, it shows them how to make some of the most basic repairs themselves nd teaches them enough to feel confident that theyll never be taken for a ride by a mechanic again. More than 300 easy-to-understand illustrations and a 50-page self-diagnosis guide organized for quick identification of what s wrong New- and used-car warranty information Step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to conduct routine maintenance An overview of how each system steering and suspension, cooling, electrical works
Author : Jennifer Fulton
Publisher : Que
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 14,80 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780789716422
Provides information on upgrading computer memory, increasing speed, adding multimedia equipment, and fixing common problems.
Author : Joe Kraynak
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 29,31 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 : Joe Kraynak
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 43,82 MB
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1101478861
Discover how to do just about anything with your Windows 7 PC The Complete Idiot's Guide® to PC Basics, Windows 7 Edition shows you how to do practical and fun stuff with your PC, including . . . Basics • Navigate and personalize Windows 7 • Manage disks, files, and folders • Install and uninstall programs • Use office applications, including a word processor and spreadsheet • Manage your personal finances • Get up and running with email Fun Stuff • Manage your digital photos and share them online • Transform a collection of photos into a movie and burn it to a DVD • Download music and transfer it to your MP3 player or CDs • Get connected with friends, family, and old school chums on Facebook • Tweet on Twitter • Discover cool features on Google you never knew existed • Watch and share video on YouTube • Find deals on eBay and other shopping sites • Create your own website or blog for free • Make free or really cheap phone calls all over the world with Skype For power users • Set up a home or small-business network • Protect your computer from viruses and other online threats • Upgrade and troubleshoot your PC From the Author You don't need to be a mechanic to drive a car, and you don't need to be a technician to use a computer. This book puts you in the driver's seat and shows you how to get where you're going with your computer, its software, and the Internet. Whether you want to manage your finances or your photos, connect with family and friends on Facebook, or buy and sell stuff on eBay, this book provides the step-by-step guidance that shows you how to do it.
Author : Joe Kraynak
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 36,81 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 : Terry Meany
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 27,90 MB
Release : 2000-02-07
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1101198974
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Electrical Repair is a basic instruction manual on home wiring and repair. The book covers AC/DC, volts, watts, fuses, and circuit breakers, national and local codes, and caution signs and safety concerns. Learn when it's best to do–it–yourself and when you need to bring in the pros. Also covered are extension cords and multiple strips, switches and receptacles, installing fixtures and adding new circuits, and working around existing wiring.
Author : Terry Meany
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 30,5 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780028638966
Offers information and advice on how to install and repair home electrical wiring, including when and how to deal with professionals, and the specific requirements of different rooms.
Author : Robert Stephens
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 39,20 MB
Release : 1999-09-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0684843439
The Geek Squad demystifies software forever and comes to the rescue of computer users who are tired of paying and waiting for technical assistance. 15 illustrations.