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A self-instruction text which shows business or serious home users of the IBM PC or AT and compatibles who have no previous experience of computing how to write practical and useful programs. The book starts with fundamental points such as how to switch on a computer, how to run a program, and how to display a file. The reader is then taken, step-by-step, through a series of fifty example programs. The purpose of each program is explained and the reader is told what to type, what to do top make...

When most people think of word processing, they think of Microsoft Word. After all, it has been around for more than 20 years - practically an eternity in computer time. But Word has also provided its users - nearly everyone on the face of the planet with an endless supply of annoyances. That is, until now. "Word Annoyances" offers to the point (and often opinionated) solutions to your most vexing editing, formatting, printing, faxing, and scanning problems. It covers everything from installatio...

This trusted training and exam quick review guide has been fully revised to cover 100% of the latest CompTIA A+ exam objectivesThoroughly updated to cover 2015 exam objectives, Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Certification Passport, Sixth Edition teaches the skills necessary to take the exams with complete confidence. You will get full details on hardware and OS technologies, including installation, configuration, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance. New topics include managing and maintaining mobil...

This book is centered on Itanium architecture, the new 64-bit Explicitly Parallel Instruction Computing (EPIC) design by Hewlett-Packard and Intel in partnership. Itanium processors reflect a thoroughly new design. They support 64-bit open-source as well as proprietary operating systems and have been selected to replace existing RISC-based server and workstation lines by many of the industry's major system builders. The authors discuss the general principles of computer architecture with working...

High-performance, general purpose workstations are now frequently the standard tools for software engineers, researchers and students. They provide increased computing power to the individual. The range of SPARCstations offered by Sun microsystems is proving a popular choice in many cases. This introductory book, with chapters from various authors, offers the computer-literate reader a first step into the wide range of facilities and features of this new generation of powerful workstations. In t...

Focusing on the basics of managing and optimizing PCs, including hardware, software, and connectivity, this book aims to teach readers how to make the most of the hardware and software they have. It explains when upgrading is needed and how to upgrade a PC's hardware, operating system, utility software, data compression, software, and application software. The section on connectivity explains the basics of LANs, Intranets, remote connections, Usenet, and the Internet.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.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, ma...

Written in a friendly, example-driven Beginner's Guide format, there are plenty of step-by-step instructions to help you get started with PhoneGap. If you are a web developer or mobile application developer interested in an examples-based approach to learning mobile application development basics with PhoneGap, then this book is for you.

This compact volume provides essential diagnostic and troubleshooting information in a portable size, 4 by 7 inches. The PC Troubleshooting Pocket Guide will help individuals diagnose computer problems with ease and speed. Updated to include new and comprehensive information on Windows XP and Windows 2000, this is an essential tool for anyone who needs to find PC information quickly and efficiently.

!Aqui los gurus de la computacion hablan claro! Conozca Windows Vista, conecte perifericos y asegure sus cosas ...sin sufrir !No hay nadie mejor para presentarle su primera PC que Dan Gookin! Aqui encontrara lo que necesita saber (y tal vez temes preguntar) - que se conecta con que, como ajustar su monitor, grabar DVDs, instalar un firewall, ponerse en linea - en fin, como vivir la vida digital. Todo en un lenguaje sencillo, !y hasta quizas descubra que es divertido! Descubra como:* Instalar y c...

Put that PC to use in no time--and have fun doing it. Learn essential commands, applications programs, and harness the power of your PC. This new edition introduces you to WordPerfect 5.1, Lotus 1-2-3, 2.2, Windows 3.0, DOS 5, and to the special capabilities of 386-based computers.

Covering the basics of buying a PC and peripherals, making it run smoothly, basic repair, fixing bugs, memory maintenance and taking the major step of upgrading at the right time, this book dissects the PC into its component parts and explains each piece in plain English. Terms like "The Internet", "Windows 95" and "Windows CE" are defined for the beginner computer user and readers will be given essential information on the latest mobile computing hardware - including HPCs (Hand-held PCs) and la...

Revive and recharge your old PC in a jiffy, the cheap and painless way with Upgrading & Fixing PCs For Dummies, 3rd Edition. This newly revised, hands-on guide helps you install the hardware you need and fix nagging problems in your PC with clear, easy-to-follow instructions and figures. You'll also find out how to fix your PC troubles yourself so you can spend your money on upgrades instead of costly repairs. Inside, find helpful advice on how to Figure out what's broken and how to fix it Insta...

Make the Most of Your Windows PC is a visual, step-by-step solution to learning Windows XP, Office XP and the Internet in one value-priced volume! The Windows XP coverage is completely updated to include Service Pack 1 (SP 1) - the first update since its release. The extensive index and visual reference points make it easy for you to efficiently zero in on the one particular task you want to accomplish, then quickly scan the one- or two-page sequence of step-by-step instructions and figures to d...