Table of Contents |
| PC User's Bible |
| Introduction |
| Part I - Choosing Your Computer |
| Chapter 1 | - | Desktop or Laptop? |
| Chapter 2 | - | Evaluating the Warranty and Support |
| Chapter 3 | - | Buying a Computer |
| Part II - Understanding Your Computer's Components |
| Chapter 4 | - | Looking Inside the Case |
| Chapter 5 | - | How Your Computer Computes |
| Chapter 6 | - | The Central Processing Unit |
| Chapter 7 | - | Random Access Memory |
| Chapter 8 | - | Understanding the BIOS |
| Chapter 9 | - | Hard Drives and Other Storage Media |
| Chapter 10 | - | Understanding Graphics Controllers |
| Chapter 11 | - | Video Monitors |
| Chapter 12 | - | Keyboards, Mice, and Other Input Devices |
| Chapter 13 | - | Sound Cards, Speakers, and Other Audio |
| Chapter 14 | - | Using USB and FireWire Interfaces |
| Chapter 15 | - | Using Bluetooth |
| Part III - Using Your Desktop Computer |
| Chapter 16 | - | Exploring Your Desktop Computer |
| Chapter 17 | - | Managing Power on a Desktop Computer |
| Chapter 18 | - | Overclocking Your Computer |
| Part IV - Using Your Laptop Computer |
| Chapter 19 | - | Choosing a Laptop Computer |
| Chapter 20 | - | Finding Your Way Around Your Laptop Computer |
| Chapter 21 | - | Managing Power on a Laptop Computer |
| Chapter 22 | - | Using External Devices with a Laptop |
| Chapter 23 | - | Connecting Your Laptop to the Internet |
| Chapter 24 | - | PC Cards and ExpressCards |
| Chapter 25 | - | Laptop Accessories |
| Chapter 26 | - | Traveling with Your Laptop |
| Part V - Improving Your Computer's Performance |
| Chapter 27 | - | Setting Up Your Computer |
| Chapter 28 | - | Enhancing the View |
| Chapter 29 | - | Ergonomics-Making the Most of Bad Design |
| Chapter 30 | - | Accessibility |
| Part VI - Putting Your Computer to Work |
| Chapter 31 | - | Working with Microsoft Windows |
| Chapter 32 | - | Essential Software |
| Chapter 33 | - | Alternatives to Windows |
| Chapter 34 | - | Sharing a Computer |
| Chapter 35 | - | Printing from Your Computer |
| Chapter 36 | - | Making Presentations |
| Chapter 37 | - | Scanning to Your Computer |
| Chapter 38 | - | Using Your Computer with a Digital Camera |
| Chapter 39 | - | Scheduling Software Events |
| Chapter 40 | - | Synchronizing Your Data Files |
| Chapter 41 | - | Using Windows Remote Desktop |
| Chapter 42 | - | Playing, Creating, and Editing Sound |
| Chapter 43 | - | Viewing, Creating, and Editing Video |
| Part VII - Using Your Computer for Communications |
| Chapter 44 | - | Connecting Your Computer to a Network or Another Computer |
| Chapter 45 | - | Sending and Receiving Faxes |
| Chapter 46 | - | Using Your Computer on the Internet |
| Chapter 47 | - | Using Virtual Private Networks |
| Part VIII - Security and Maintenance |
| Chapter 48 | - | Keeping Your Computer and Data Secure |
| Chapter 49 | - | Preventing Trouble Through Maintenance |
| Chapter 50 | - | Restoring Windows |
| Chapter 51 | - | Troubleshooting-Finding the Problem After It Happens |
| Index |
| List of Figures |
| List of Tables |
| List of Sidebars |