PCs for DummiesDoes the PC market seem like a sea of hardware and software ready to swallow you in one gulp? Then this is the reference for you! PCs For Dummies, 5th Edition, (by best-selling author Dan Gookin) offers tried and true advice for successfully overcoming your computerphobia. In his fun and easy-to-follow fashion, Gookin leads PC novices from basic setup to troubleshooting common PC problems. With expanded coverage on the Internet, Windows 95, and the latest PC hardware and software information, you'll have a computer system that fits your needs. Inside, find helpful advice on how to Set up your computer, printer, and modem without becoming a tech-head Troubleshoot problems when your PC acts up Get online to take advantage of Internet and World Wide Web resources Find out what's inside your PC, including the newest Pentium chips and accelerated video cards Use the new Windows 95 fonts successfully Fit your mouse and your keyboard to your needs Uncover real-world definitions of computer terms and acronyms Plus, Dan's Top Ten Lists of computer tips: Ten things worth buying for your PC Ten common computer mistakes and how to avoid them Ten things you should always remember |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Helpful Hints on PC Setup | 19 |
Compuspiel The PC Jargon Roundup | 33 |
Copyright | |
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big red switch bytes cable called CD-ROM CD-ROM drive Chapter choose Click OK click the mouse colors command computer's connect connector console Control Panel copy create cursor delete desktop dial disk drive display Double-click drag drop-down list Edit everything expansion cards external modem filename floppy disk floppy drive font graphics guru handy hard drive hardware HiJaak HyperTerminal icon install Internet joystick keyboard laser printer look manual megabytes memory menu microprocessor Microsoft monitor motherboard mouse button null-modem operating system option paper password PC World PC's Pentium plug Properties dialog box Refer reset root folder screen saver serial port shortcut sound spreadsheet switch taskbar TECHNICAL STUFF tell things TrueType turn typically upgrade users Windows 95 word processor