Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics - Softcover

Kraynak, Joe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592571689 ISBN 13: 9781592571680

Publisher: Alpha, 2004

Synopsis

Most computer documentation is based on the assumption that the computer's owner already knows everything about basic computer operation. The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) to Computer Basics, Third Edition, assumes differently. This book places the reader in charge of the computer, rather than the other way around, and correctly identifies that the reader wants to do something practical with his/her computer but has little knowledge beforehand for doing so. In The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) to Computer Basics, Third Edition, readers benefit from: (1) New information on building a blog and going digital with music, photos, and video. (2) Updates for Windows XP and soon-to-be released Microsoft Office 2003. (3) Step-by-step instructions for backing up data and troubleshooting common problems. (4) The latest information on how to upgrade computers with more powerful components and useful accessories.

About this title

From the Back Cover

When you first get a PC, you want to do something with it. You didn't buy it to learn about it any more than you buy a car to learn about its engine. You want to write a letter, send an email message, check out some Web sites, make a greeting card, or personalize the Windows desktop. Whatever it is you want to do, you don't want to have to read a book describing what a Pentium processor is or how your AGP adapter produces the pretty image on the screen. You want something more tangible; you want to do something practical. The only trouble is that the darn computer won't cooperate. It's just not as easy as it looks. That's the purpose of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics. This book identifies the 20-30 tasks that you as a PC novice want to perform and then it draws a map showing you how to achieve your goal. You'll follow simple steps to print a greeting card, reconcile a checkbook balance, decorate the Windows desktop, make the PC run faster, and more.

About the Author

Joe Kraynak has taught hundreds of thousands of new computer users how to make the most of their PCs with his easy-to read books. Joe has been writing and editing successful computer books for consumers for over twelve years. His long list of computer books includes The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) to PCs, The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) to Microsoft Office 2000, The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) to Upgrading Your PC, The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) to FrontPage, The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) to Internet Explorer, and The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) to Netscape.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1592571689
• ISBN 13: 9781592571680
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 432