PCs for Dummies

By Dan Gookin

Book Overview

If PCs have you perplexed, then PCs For Dummies, 8th Edition, will help you overcome any fears you have about using one. This friendly guide is for anyone who Wants to explore computers for the first time Has a PC that uses Microsoft Windows 98 or higher as the operating system Uses a computer, but is in the dark about all it can do Unlike other tools that have definite purposes, a computer can do a number of different things, solving an infinite number of problems for an infinite number of people. Just about anything that can be done with words, numbers, information, or communication can be done with a computer. Here's a look at what you can do with this handy book by your side: Recognize the basic parts of computer hardware Understand what software is and how it can work for you Get to know the Windows operating system Work with folders and files efficiently Figure out how to use a mouse and keyboard Work with printers, scanners, and digital cameras Explore the Internet and use e-mail Deal with scary system problems like viruses Troubleshoot your PC without panic The biggest problem with people who are new to the world of computers is that they quickly blame themselves when something goes wrong. It's not your fault Computers goof up. Software programs have bugs. Things go wrong, and sometimes they would do so even if you weren't sitting there at the controls. A good deal of the time, the computer is just acting dumb and PCs For Dummies, 8th Edition, will help you through it all.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764508385
• ISBN13: 9780764508387
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

YOU GOT TO LEARN SOMETHING

You have to learn something from this book especially for a newbie in computers. Easy reading and priced just right.

EASY TO READ

This book is very informative ad even enjoyable to read. It has been a big help and explains things so anyone can understand.

Basic But Beautiful

This book is about the very basics of computers, but it completely covers all parts of a computer, inside AND out.

A need to buy for poeple who want to learn about computers

This is a great book to read! I thought that I knew computers, but reading this book I've learned that I didn't. Now that I have read this book, I have helped my friends in many way. Heck, I have helped MYSELF!

Great book to help you understand the basics.

As a novice, I really enjoyed this book. It lets you understand the basics and build your skills from this point. I would recommend it to any reluctant novice who may be overwhelmed by the thought of turning on a computer. I almost did not buy this book, and I am SO GLAD that I did! It gave me quite a bit of confidence as now I do understand many terms such as what my C, D and A drives are for.