PCs All-in-One For Dummies, 6th Edition

  • 9h 30m
  • Mark L. Chambers
  • John Wiley & Sons (US)
  • 2013

Whether you use your PC for work or play, there's a lot to learn and a lot of territory to discover, so take along a good guide. Serving up nine meaty minibooks, this All-in-One Guide covers essential PC topics from soup through nuts, including the latest on PC hardware, Windows 8, the Internet, all the tools in Office 2013, digital media, troubleshooting and maintenance, upgrading your PC, home networking, and PC gaming. You'll get to know your PC inside and out and find yourself turning to this terrific resource again and again.

This new edition features expanded coverage of home networking and desktop gaming, cool hardware for hardcore gamers, exciting new Windows 8 features, and much more.

  • Nine minibooks provide a comprehensive PC overview and include PC Hardware; Windows 8; The Internet; Troubleshooting and Maintenance; Office 2013; Music, Movies, and Photos; Upgrading and Supercharging; Home Networking; and Gaming
  • Explores step-by-step procedures for using the new Windows 8 operating system
  • Delves into the techy nitty-gritty on things like processor speeds, hard drive capacities, and upgrading
  • Reviews ways to protect your PC from viruses, offers troubleshooting tips, and discusses how to supercharge your PC's performance

PCs All-in-One For Dummies, 6th Edition covers everything you need to know to get the most out of your PC.

About the Author

Mark L. Chambers has been an author, technical writer, and computer consultant for more than 20 years. He uses his experience as a computer hardware technician to demystify the workings of PCs. Mark has written a variety of books including Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • Starting with the Basics
  • Additional Toys Your PC Will Enjoy
  • Connectors, Ports, and Sundry Openings
  • Shake Hands with Windows 8
  • The Many Windows of Windows
  • Windows 8 Basics
  • Advanced Windows 8
  • Taking Control of the Control Panel
  • Making Sense of the Internet
  • Adding an Internet Connection to Windows 8
  • Protecting Your Internet Privacy
  • Cruising the Web with Internet Explorer 10
  • Harnessing Your E-Mail
  • Easy PC Troubleshooting
  • Maintaining Windows 8
  • Maintaining Your Hardware
  • Introducing Office 2013
  • Using Word
  • Putting Excel to Work
  • Performing with PowerPoint
  • Doing Database Magic with Access
  • Staying in Touch with Outlook
  • Working with SkyDrive
  • Scanning with Gusto
  • Dude, MP3 Rocks!
  • Making Movies with Your PC
  • I'm Okay, You're a Digital Camera
  • Determining What to Upgrade
  • Adding RAM to Your Hot Rod
  • Adding Hard Drive Territory to Your System
  • Partying with USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt, and eSATA
  • Pumping up Your Sound and Video
  • Do I Really Need a Network?
  • Ethernet to the Rescue
  • Going Wireless
  • Sharing Your Internet Connection
  • Securing Your Home Network
  • What's Different about a Gaming PC?
  • Gaming Hardware That Helps You Win
  • Software for Gamers
  • Playing Milestone PC Games
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