Computers : Hardware

Build It. Fix It. Own It . is the ultimate beginner's guide to. building and fixing your own PC. With a friendly, knowledgeable tone,. this book shows the beginning PC builder everything he or she needs to. know to build a computer or upgrade an existing one. We step you through the parts that lurk inside a PC, from the. motherboard and power supply to the CPU, memory, hard drive, video card,. sound card, and networking hardware. In each case, you will learn how. the hardware works, what it does, what types of hardware are available,. and what to look for when buying the hardware. Then we walk you step-by-step though a series of PC building. projects. We show you how to build five different types of PC: a basic. business PC, a home theater PC, a high-performance PC, a killer gaming. PC, and a budget PC. And if building a new PC from scratch isn't in your. budget, we show you how to resurrect an old PC by swapping out a few. key components. When you have your PC built and running, we show you how to set up a. wireless network and the BIOS and maintain your new rig. Build It. Fix It. Own It. is the ultimate PC builder's guide,. even if you've never ventured inside a PC case before!. more...

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PCMCIA System Architecture: 16-Bit PC Cards, Second Edition describes PC card hardware and software interfaces and their relationships to overall system design. Developed by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and the Japan Electronics Industry Development Association (JEIDA), the PC Card Standard defines a standard hardware and software interface for small removable 16-bit cards. This book also examines an adapter implementation using Cirrus Logic CL-PD6722. more...

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Supercharge and customize your PC. Now you can get the most out of your PC with the fun and practical projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to exploit the media, communications, networking, and security features of your PC. You'll also find out how to add powerful hardware and software, improve performance, and expand your computer's capabilities. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, clear step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of helpful photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself PC Upgrade Projects , you'll be able to take your PC to peak performance--and beyond.: Transform your PC into a video phone; Add two or more extra monitors so you can see all your work at once; Set up your PC as a recording studio; Create a permanent wireless network or a temporary one; Back up your data safely--and restore it; Digitize your paper documents for safekeeping; Secure your secrets in a virtual locker; And much more more...

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You don’t have to be a genius to use an iPhone 3G. But if you want to get the very most out of yours, put this savvy Portable Genius guide to work and start ramping up the pace. Want to e-mail attachments twice as fast? Talk and browse at the same time? Quickly locate the nearest coffee shop? Sync your iPhone 3G with multiple computers? You’ll find cool and useful Genius tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools that will save you loads of time and let you enjoy your new iPhone 3G to the max. Paul McFedries is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. He has written or cowritten more than four dozen books that have sold more than two million copies worldwide, including MySpace Visual Quick Tips and Computers Simplified, 7th Edition. Paul encourages all readers to drop by his Web site, www.mcfedries.com. David Pabian is a freelance writer and Mac enthusiast. A self-taught Mac expert and early adopter, he can often be found troubleshooting all things Mac for his family and friends. Portable GENIUS. Fun, hip, and straightforward, the new Portable Genius series gives forward-thinking Apple users useful information in handy, compact books that are easy to navigate and don’t skimp on the essentials. Collect the whole series and make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle. more...

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Now in its fourth edition, PCI System Architecture provides a detailed review of the PCI Rev 2.2 spec in an easy to understand manner. It also covers the following specs: 1.1 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Specification, 2.1 PCI BIOS Specification, 1.1 PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, and 1.0 PCI Hot-Plug Specification. more...

Price: $19.95