The CIG to Computer Basics, 5th Edition (Complete Idiot's Guides) - Softcover

Kraynak, Joe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592578594 ISBN 13: 9781592578597

Publisher: Alpha Books, 2009

Synopsis

The fifth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics places the reader in charge of the computer, rather than the other way round, and places the focus on software troubleshooting rather than hardware techno-babble. The reader wants to do something practical with his or her computer - this book shows them how.

* It covers basic office programs and how to manage photo, video and music files

* Advice on safe web-surfing, including coverage of newsgroups, message boards and mailing lists

* New green computing initiatives that help protect the environment

* Maintenance and upgrading information.

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 include The Complete Idiot's Guide to PCs, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Office 2000 and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Upgrading Your PC.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1592578594
• ISBN 13: 9781592578597
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 448