So it's time to upgrade your PC buy you aren't quite sure how to do it. Well, look no further! This one-of-a-kind book from Que shows you how to successfully install or upgrade any part of your system in an easy, step-by-step, illustrated format. You don't have to be an expert to upgrade your PC. Instead, rely on our expert author, Jim Boyce, to explain each step and tell you exactly which upgrades will and won't work with your system and how to save money by installing parts yourself. Add sound cards, modems, memory, hard drives, CD-ROM drives, and more to your system--everything you need to know about upgrading is included in this handy guide. So get started today with Que's Upgrading PCs Illustrated!
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Opening the hood on your computer is the first step to what might turn out to be a lifetime obsession with nerdy computer gearhead nirvana. Or, less dramatically, you may just want to add some more RAM chips to your machine and get the job done.
Either way, if you haven't spent a lot of time becoming a fearless tinkerer, relatively simple tasks such as installing an internal modem, adding RAM or a new hard drive, or upgrading a CPU with a faster processor can all seem pretty monumental. And even if these installations and upgrades don't seem too extensive, a repair shop will still ask top dollar to perform them--that is, assuming you can find someone to do the work.
Much like minor home improvements, these tasks aren't all that difficult if you get some expert advice before starting. Upgrading PCs Illustrated offers the kind of step-by-step approach that will allow all but the most techno-squeamish to take the plunge.
Nicely illustrated with useful photographs, this book starts with a system overview labeling most of what you'll see inside a computer. It goes on to detail the various kinds of upgrades the typical user must make and provides a clear overview of the process. Few books on this subject deliver the goods so cleanly and accurately.
Armed with a little knowledge, you'll probably find that upgrading can be pretty straightforward and easy to do, and will help you get more value out of your computer investment. Plus, you can lengthen the always-too-short time that elapses before your system becomes completely outmoded by the latest and greatest. And best of all, you can save the repair shop for all but the most serious and systematic computer problems.
From the Publisher
This book is the complete do-it-yourself guide that targets the largest segment of the PC user population-the average user. Designed for people who don't want to become service technicians, but want to save money by upgrading their existing software themselves. Includes over 100 productivity tips on upgrades, short concept overviews, illustrated installation instructions, extensive troubleshooting, and "pre-flight" checklists. - Learn how to install and configure today's most popular computer add-ons
- Save money by installing new devices or reconfiguring your computer
- Includes dozens of photos to guide users through installations
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More About the Author
Jim Boyce has authored or coauthored more than 45 books about
computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Outlook Version 2002
Inside Out. He is a former contributing editor and monthly columnist for
WINDOWS Magazine. He has been involved with computers as a programmer and
systems manager in a variety of capacities since the late 1970s. He has a
wide range of experience in the MS-DOS®, Microsoft Windows®, Microsoft
Windows NT®, and UNIX environments.
computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Outlook Version 2002
Inside Out. He is a former contributing editor and monthly columnist for
WINDOWS Magazine. He has been involved with computers as a programmer and
systems manager in a variety of capacities since the late 1970s. He has a
wide range of experience in the MS-DOS®, Microsoft Windows®, Microsoft
Windows NT®, and UNIX environments.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A nice little beginner's book,
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This review is from: Upgrading PCs Illustrated (Paperback)
This is a great book for someone psyching up to open his or her computer for the first time. As the title suggests, this book is geared towards upgrades rather than repair, but I would recommend it to anyone wanting to know a little more about what goes on inside the box. The photos are terrific. I wish I'd had this book handy during my first maintenance class -- Scott Mueller's book is probably the best, but a little overwhelming for a newbie.
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