The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide - Softcover

Minasi, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0782119565 ISBN 13: 9780782119565

Publisher: Sybex Inc.,U.S., 1996

Synopsis

In simple, easy-to-follow language, this book shows users how to prevent disasters and fix them when they do occur. It covers peripherals and adds detailed trouble-shooting for sound cards, video boards, CD-ROM drives and all other multimedia devices. Information new to this edition includes coverage of SCSI and SCSI-2; discussions of the new CPUs; warnings about chip industry trends and problems; updates of powerful diagnostic programs; a buyer's guide; an extensive manufacturer reference; a chapter on "How to Upgrade Online"; and a 150-page hardware dictionary. The first accompanying CD-ROM includes video upgrade procedures, as well as diagnostic and utility programs. The second CD is a commercial product called "PC Tune", which merges videos, hypertext, sound and jargon-free steps on how to successfully upgrade and maintain your computer.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide, 2003 Edition is a problem-solving wonder. In simple, easy-to-follow language, it shows you how to prevent disasters, fix the ones that occur, and maximize your PC's power and longevity. Based on author Mark Minasi's popular $800 seminars, this book is an unbeatable value. For only $59.99 U.S., it teaches you everything you need to know to meet all your PC challenges.

Coverage includes:
Building a customized PC
Preventing hardware disasters
Upgrading memory
Replacing power supplies
Installing EIDE hard drives
Adding SCSI ports
Partitioning and formatting EIDE and SCSI drives
Protecting your PC from viruses
Solving data backup challenges
Adding and repairing DVDs and CD-ROMs
Troubleshooting printers
Installing communications devices
Upgrading mice and keyboards
Installing video and sound cards
Tackling networking issues
Troubleshooting Internet connectivity
Solving laptop problems

Featured on the CDs
On the first CD, you get over an hour of instructional video featuring PC expert Mark Minasi and his field-proven upgrade and repair techniques. On the second CD, you get over 25 system tune-up and diagnostic tools-utilities that help you monitor and fine-tune your PC's performance, restrict access to programs and data, and recover quickly from disasters. Also includes an exclusive chapter on recovering data and repairing hard drives.

About the Author

Mark Minasi is Sybex's most prolific and successful author with millions of copies of his books in print. He has 22 years experience in the computer business and has been teaching professional seminars since 1985. His Mastering Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 Server books are the no.1 selling Windows titles in the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0782119565
• ISBN 13: 9780782119565
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1248