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PC Users Bible
PC Users Bible
ISBN: 0470088974
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2007
Pages: 372
Authors:
John Ross
,
Kelly L. Murdock
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Table of Contents
Back Cover
PC User s Bible
Introduction
Icons
What s in This Book
Part I: Choosing Your Computer
Chapter 1: Desktop or Laptop?
How Do You Use Your Computer?
Pros and Cons of Desktop Computers
Pros and Cons of Laptop Computers
Choosing the Best of Both
Summary
Chapter 2: Evaluating the Warranty and Support
Service Contracts
Tech Support
Repairs and Upgrades
Summary
Chapter 3: Buying a Computer
Where to Buy Your Computer
Choosing a Processor
Memory
Choosing a Hard Drive
Inputs and Outputs
Choosing a Case
Choosing a Graphics Controller
Choosing a Monitor
Choosing an Audio Controller and Speakers
Choosing a Keyboard
Choosing a Mouse or Other Pointing Device
Summary
Part II: Understanding Your Computer s Components
Chapter 4: Looking Inside the Case
Opening the Case
Providing Electricity: The Power Supply
Supporting Everything: The Motherboard
Adding Special Functions: Expansion Cards
Holding the Drives: Drive Bays
Moving Data Around: Internal Cables
Cooling and Air Flow
Controlling Noise
Summary
Chapter 5: How Your Computer Computes
The Parts of a Computer
Computers: Structured in Logical Layers
The Operating System
Device Drivers
Application Programs
Summary
Chapter 6: The Central Processing Unit
What the CPU Does
Summary
Chapter 7: Random Access Memory
How Much Memory Do You Need?
Adding More Memory
Testing Your Computer s Memory
Summary
Chapter 8: Understanding the BIOS
What the BIOS Does
The Power-On Self Test
Changing BIOS Settings
Clearing the BIOS Settings
Replacing the CMOS Battery
Updating the BIOS
Summary
Chapter 9: Hard Drives and Other Storage Media
Floppy Disks
CDs and DVDs
Other Removable Storage Media
USB Drives
Other Portable Drives
Summary
Chapter 10: Understanding Graphics Controllers
What a Video Card Does
Selecting an Interface Type
Graphics Controller Performance
Graphics Processors and Chipsets
Digital or Analog?
How Much Power Does Your Controller Really Need?
Changing the Display Settings
Supporting Multiple Monitors
Using the Software Supplied with Your Video Controller
Summary
Chapter 11: Video Monitors
How CRT Displays Work
How Flat Panels Work
Digital or Analog?
CRT or LCD: What s the Difference?
How Big a Screen Do You Need?
Understanding Technical Specifications
Working with Your Monitor s Controls
Dead Pixels
Repairing a Monitor
Summary
Chapter 12: Keyboards, Mice, and Other Input Devices
Using a Mouse
Using Pen Tablets and Digital Notepads
Using Bar Code Readers
Summary
Chapter 13: Sound Cards, Speakers, and Other Audio
Built-in Speakers
How Sound Cards Work
Choosing a Sound Card
Configuring Windows for Your Sound Card
Other Audio Control Utilities
The Windows Volume Control
Adding a Subwoofer
Using a Microphone
Summary
Chapter 14: Using USB and FireWire Interfaces
How USB Works
How FireWire Works
What s the Difference?
Connectors and Cables
Connecting to a Windows Computer
Summary
Chapter 15: Using Bluetooth
How Bluetooth Works
Installing Bluetooth in Your Computer
Using Bluetooth Devices
Summary
Part III: Using Your Desktop Computer
Chapter 16: Exploring Your Desktop Computer
Turning the Computer On and Off
Sending and Receiving Data: Inputs and Outputs
Summary
Chapter 17: Managing Power on a Desktop Computer
Reducing Power Consumption
Using an Uninterruptible Power Supply
Using a DC Power Supply
Summary
Chapter 18: Overclocking Your Computer
Reasons Not to Overclock
Methods
Keeping Things Cool
Overclocking Your Video Card
Summary
Part IV: Using Your Laptop Computer
Chapter 19: Choosing a Laptop Computer
Screen Size and Appearance
Weight
Battery Life
Processor Performance and Memory
Ease of Use
Security Features
The Warranty
Inputs and Outputs
Data Storage
Upgrading the Computer: Now or Later
Summary
Chapter 20: Finding Your Way Around Your Laptop Computer
Indicator Lights
Inputs and Outputs
Looking Inside the Case
Power Supplies for Laptop Computers
Adjusting the Monitor
Cooling the Innards
Summary
Chapter 21: Managing Power on a Laptop Computer
Using an AC Adapter
Using External DC Power
Reducing Power Consumption
Summary
Chapter 22: Using External Devices with a Laptop
Using an External Monitor
Using a TV as a Monitor
Using a Mouse or Other Pointing Device
Using External Storage
Port Replicators and Docking Stations
Summary
Chapter 23: Connecting Your Laptop to the Internet
Wireless Options
Summary
Chapter 24: PC Cards and ExpressCards
The PC Card Standard
Uses for PC Cards
ExpressCards
Installing and Removing Cards
Adding a PC Card Reader to a Desktop Computer
Summary
Chapter 25: Laptop Accessories
Security Tools
Reading Light and Flashlight
Earphones
Portable Desk
Privacy Shield
Cleaning Supplies
What to Carry with Your Laptop
Summary
Chapter 26: Traveling with Your Laptop
Using Your Computer on Trains and Airplanes
Finding and Using Wi-Fi Hotspots
Other Internet Connections
Finding a Place to Print
Sending Backup Data Home
Summary
Part V: Improving Your Computer s Performance
Chapter 27: Setting Up Your Computer
Install Security Programs
Download and Install Windows Updates
Test Everything While It s Under Warranty
Checking the BIOS Settings
Optimizing Windows
Tweaking Windows
Choosing Startup Programs
Activating Windows
Making Recovery Disks
Install Your Application Programs
Summary
Chapter 28: Enhancing the View
Using More Than One Monitor
Connecting a Monitor to a Laptop Computer
Using Multiple Screens through a Network with MaxiVista
Managing Multiple Screens with UltraMon
Showing the Same Image on Two or More Screens
Summary
Chapter 29: Ergonomics-Making the Most of Bad Design
Choosing the Right Furniture
Watch Your Posture
Take Frequent Breaks
Preventing Repetitive Strain Injury
Optimizing Your Lighting
Reducing the Noise
Working with a Laptop Computer
Summary
Chapter 30: Accessibility
Using Windows Accessibility Features
Making Public Computers More Accessible
Summary
Part VI: Putting Your Computer to Work
Chapter 31: Working with Microsoft Windows
Choosing a Version
Loading Windows
Understanding Device Drivers
Finding and Installing Patches, Service Packs, and Upgrades
What s New in Windows Vista
Summary
Chapter 32: Essential Software
Other Utilities
Application Programs
Games and Other Entertainment
Summary
Chapter 33: Alternatives to Windows
DOS
Unix
Linux
Finding Drivers for Unix and Linux
Loading a Different Operating System
Windows Services for Unix
Summary
Chapter 34: Sharing a Computer
Accounts for Multiple Users
Summary
Chapter 35: Printing from Your Computer
Connecting a Printer to Your Computer
Using Fonts
Understanding Printer Memory
Choosing and Handling Paper
Printing Documents
Summary
Chapter 36: Making Presentations
Choosing a Projector
Connecting to a Projector
Summary
Chapter 37: Scanning to Your Computer
Setting Up a Scanner
Scanning Images and Documents
Summary
Chapter 38: Using Your Computer with a Digital Camera
Selecting a Digital Camera
Downloading Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Editing Pictures
Storing Pictures
Summary
Chapter 39: Scheduling Software Events
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
Working with the Scheduled Tasks
Creating a Batch File
Summary
Chapter 40: Synchronizing Your Data Files
Synchronizing Files Between Two or More Computers
Synchronizing with a PDA
Summary
Chapter 41: Using Windows Remote Desktop
Setting Up a Computer as a Remote Desktop Client
Connecting to a Remote Computer
Connecting to an Older Version of Windows
Connecting Through the Internet
Summary
Chapter 42: Playing, Creating, and Editing Sound
Recording
Editing Sounds
Connecting Your Computer to Your Stereo System
Summary
Chapter 43: Viewing, Creating, and Editing Video
Playing DVDs on Your Laptop
Viewing Streaming Video from the Internet
Using Your Computer with a Video Camera
Connecting Video to a Computer
Summary
Part VII: Using Your Computer for Communications
Chapter 44: Connecting Your Computer to a Network or Another Computer
Connecting Through a Network
Direct Connections
Summary
Chapter 45: Sending and Receiving Faxes
Using the Fax Console
Faxing Documents
Creating a Custom Cover Page
Faxing Using the Internet
Summary
Chapter 46: Using Your Computer on the Internet
Browsing the Web
Sending and Receiving E-Mail
Using Instant Messaging
Summary
Chapter 47: Using Virtual Private Networks
How a VPN Works
Setting Up a VPN
Connecting to a VPN
Summary
Part VIII: Security and Maintenance
Chapter 48: Keeping Your Computer and Data Secure
Back Up Your Data
Insurance
Protecting Yourself against Snoops, Data Thieves, and Eavesdroppers
Keeping Viruses and Spyware Out of Your Computer
Summary
Chapter 49: Preventing Trouble Through Maintenance
Defragment Your Drive
Check the Integrity of Your Drive
Back Up Your Data
Summary
Chapter 50: Restoring Windows
Restoring Windows from CDs
Summary
Chapter 51: Troubleshooting-Finding the Problem After It Happens
Blue Screen Failures
Bypass the Hard Drive
Use the System Restore Tool
Test for Viruses and Spyware
Don t Reformat That Hard Drive-Yet
Summary
Index
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W-Z
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Sidebars
PC Users Bible
ISBN: 0470088974
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2007
Pages: 372
Authors:
John Ross
,
Kelly L. Murdock
BUY ON AMAZON
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Logon Scripts and Scheduling
Input/Output Streams
Network Administration/WMI
Data Access
System Administration
C++ How to Program (5th Edition)
Summary
Introduction
String-Manipulation Exercises
Summary
Self-Review Exercises
PMP Practice Questions Exam Cram 2
Project Initiation
Exam Prep Questions
Project Execution
Professional Responsibility
Answers and Explanations
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Multiplexing
Wide Area Networking
IPT
The Optical Core: Overlay Versus Peer-to-Peer Networking Models
Mobile TV
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