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Joe Kraynak (Author)
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1998

A reference based title written in an approachable first person point of view. This book teaches a reader what a PCs is, how to use it, and how to use it productively without intimidating or offending him. Straight-forward conversational tone on customizing and organizing the PC, connecting to the internet, using peripherals like modems and multimedia. The reader is provided basic information in purchasing a new PC or its components. Finally the reader learns how various software applications can help him create documents and spreadsheets. This book gives its readers the foundation on what a PC is and how to use it in everyday language without being intimidated or insulted. Complete Idiot's Guide to PCs, 6th Edition is a task-oriented explanation of the PC, how to use it, and how to use PC software.


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  • Paperback: 424 pages
  • Publisher: Alpha Books (1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0789716313
  • ISBN-13: 978-0789716316
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,923,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Joe Kraynak has authored and coauthored numerous informative and easy-to-use books, including Take the Mic, Stage a Poetry Slam, Flipping Houses For Dummies, Foreclosure Self-Defense For Dummies, Financing Real Estate Investments For Dummies, 52 Weeks of Sales Success, Foreclosure Investing For Dummies, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics, and Google Simplified: Top 100 Tips & Tricks.

He specializes in teaming up with prominent specialists in various fields to present their knowledge, experience, and insight to consumers in an easily accessible format. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with experts in real estate (Ralph R. Roberts), psychiatry (Candida Fink, MD), food allergies (Robert A. Wood, MD), slam poetry (Marc Kelly Smith), mortgage lending (Chip Cummings), and mortgage fraud (Rachel Dollar).

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand., March 19, 1999
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7months ago I got a PC I never even touched one before. I was completely computer illiteret. This book is written in language I can understand. Not like other books. I was able to pick up an get started on my PC right away thanks to this easily understood book. I will only buy computer books written for the "Idiot" from now on.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant, February 5, 1999
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TCIGTPCs is one of the best books I have ever read in terms of novice suitibility. If it does use jargon it explains them in detail - it is impossible to get confused with this book!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Needs a makeover, January 30, 2006
This book is out of date. Talks alot about Windows 98, ME and obsolete hardware. Would have been useful around the turn of the century.
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If you've already bought your dream computer, reading this chapter might be hazardous to your mental health. Read the first page
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active desktop components, computer gadgets, sure your printer, onscreen instructions, custom playlists, indent marker, type your message, tuner card, hibernation modes, virtual memory settings, tech support person, direct cable connection, mouse driver, power saving features, sure your computer, managing disks, scan program, updated driver, backup drive, game port, startup menu, click the plus sign, chat server, file association
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Internet Explorer, Windows Explorer, Recycle Bin, Techno Talk, The Least You Need, America Online, Outlook Express, Dial-Up Networking, Instant Messenger, Going Global, Drive Converter, Kodak Picture, Internet Connection Wizard, Windows Media Player, Maintenance Wizard, Microsoft Word, Netscape Navigator, System Tools, Windows Tips, World Wide Web, Backup Wizard, Print Preview, Device Manager, Folder Options, Do-It-Yourself Computer Tune-Ups
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