Haynes Computer Manual: The step-by-step guide to upgrading, repairing & maintaining a PC, 4th Edition Hardback

Description

This fully revised 4th edition of the best selling Computer Manual brings us right up to date with the latest technology and software. From understanding motherboard architecture to adding a new hard drive and memory, and from installing an expansion card to setting up a network, this plain English manual guides the reader through the essentials of maintaining and upgrading a home or small business PC. New topics covered include the multi-core processors, PCI Express and Blu-ray, together with a hands-on guide to installing, using and surviving Windows Vista. There's also a strong emphasis on data security.

Introduction

1 Getting to know your PC

2 Straight to the heart

3 Adding a new drive

4 Expansion cards

5 Peripheral devices

6 Home Networking

7 PC maintenance

8 Trouble-shooting

9 Windows Vista: a user's guide

10 Appendices

Index

Acknowledgments