PCs For Dummies

by Dan Gookin and Andy Rathbone

Published 28 July 1992
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 laptops.

Laptops for Dummies

by Dan Gookin

Published 1 January 2004
With a generous dash of humor and fun, bestselling author Dan Gookin shows people how to select the right machine and tackle typical laptop challenges Laptop sales recently surpassed those of desktop machines--a trend that seems likely to continue A must for laptop newbies as well as road warriors who need to get the most out of their machines Covers synchronizing with the desktop, accessing the desktop remotely, coordinating e--mail pickup between two machines, wireless networking, managing power, and securing a laptop

Dan Gookin, author of DOS For Dummies and PCs For Dummies, is an unparalleled expert at helping beginners understand and use computers. He brings that expertise, with the help of co-author, wife, and Parenting For Dummies author Sandy Gookin, to PCs For Dummies Quick Reference. This new edition to the ...For Dummies Quick Reference series is an ideal reference for any beginning PC user who needs immediate answers to computing questions at their fingertips. The lay-flat book offers help in setting up a PC, using the basic Windows applications, and getting on the Internet. The book also helps users who want to improve their PC with upgrades or new hardware.