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A straightforward guide to personal computers which includes coverage of topics such as Internet, modems and multimedia.
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Explaining the fundamentals of personal computing to those who would rather read words than look at pictures, PCs for Dummies tells you everything you need to know in order to use an IBM-compatible PC running Windows 98. Dan Gookin's prose is technically astute and fun to read.
This isn't the book for you if you're looking through a computer catalogue and wondering what all the jargon means (Buying a Computer for Dummies covers that). Rather, this book will help you when you've got the machine into your home and you need to know what to do next. Starting with the process of unpacking the box and plugging in all the cables, this book shows you what to do with your new machine.
After assembly is out of the way, Gookin shows you how to get around in Windows 98 (and Windows 95, which is almost identical). He explains concepts like files, directories, and applications, and frequently explains the exact procedures involved in common tasks like adjusting screen resolution. Once you've heard all about the basics, Gookin goes on to explain modem configuration, printer problems, productivity software, and a fair amount about Internet use. --David Wall, Amazon.com
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"Easy and entertaining...explains computer terms and walks you through the more complicated aspects of computer life." —New York Daily News
“...I would implore any elderly person thinking about getting a computer to go and get one...” (Teesside Evening Gazette, 19 May 2003)
“...excellent and fun to read...” (Mourne Observer & County Down News, 23 July 2003)
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