Computers : Personal Computers & Microcomputers

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!. Get started using your PC right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to manage, customize, and troubleshoot your desktop or laptop PC. Follow along and learn how to install and configure hardware and software, use Windows Vista, manage files, access and navigate the Internet, set up a home network, secure your PC, and much more. Get the book that gets you up and running on your PC in no time. Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks; Need-to-know facts in concise narrative; Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things; Bonus information related to the topic being covered; Errors and pitfalls to avoid.   more...

Price: $19.99

Updated and revised with eighty percent new material, this book is 100 percent of what readers need to upgrade, fix, or troubleshoot PCs; Sixty-five percent of U.S. households own a PC; this book caters to the do-it-yourselfers in these households, both novices and tech hobbyists alike, who are looking for an approachable reference; A one-stop reference for topics such as video, CD, and DVD; multimedia; storage; communications (network and Internet); peripherals; and integrating with laptops and handhelds; Concludes with a step-by-step tutorial on building an "extreme" machine that can handle the most demanding multimedia or gaming applications; Written by Marcia and Barry Press, authors of PC Toys (076454229X) more...

Price: $24.99

PCI-X System Architecture is a detailed and comprehensive guide to the PCI-X technology. It highlights the many changes and improvements from PCI 2.2 to PCI-X, so that you can build on your PCI knowledge to master PCI-X with greater ease. The book discusses the drawbacks of PCI and how PCI-X solves these problems to achieve faster transfer rates. In addition, it presents in-depth information and practical guidance on the PCI-X transaction protocol, device configuration for PCI-X, load tuning, PCI-X bridges, error detection and handling, and electrical issues. more...

Price: $19.95

Your one-stop guide to a long and happy relationship with your PC Mark Chambers doesn't believe computers are supposed to be complicated, and this book proves it. Here you'll find the straightforward scoop on using and enjoying your PC, whether it's your first one or your fifth. more...

Price: $29.99

Offering fast answers to frequently asked questions in a small-trim, lay-flat format, this is the ideal ready-reference for new PC users Delivers instantly accessible information on how to set up a PC, get on the Internet, and work with Windows files and applications This new edition offers updated information on Windows XP Service Pack 2, wireless networking, broadband Internet, Internet connection sharing, digital music and recording, digital photos and scanners, and the latest hardware-CD and recordable DVD drives, USB ports, LCD monitors, optical mice, and more more...

Price: $14.99