PC Upgrading and Troubleshooting QuickSteps [Paperback]

Kirk Steers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0072259612 | ISBN-13: 978-0072259612 | Edition: 1

This low-priced, fast reference uses color screenshots and brief instructions show and explain how to fix all kinds of PC problems. Each chapter�s �How to� list and color coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to specific tasks, such as routine maintenance, start-up issues, drive, monitor, and peripheral problems, Internet connections, upgrading, and more. Useful tips, reminders, shortcuts, and cautions are displayed in the margins so they don�t break the flow of the book. Learn instantly from the step-by-step graphics that cover:

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• Desktop and laptop PCs.
• Windows XP.
• Multimedia and gaming functions.
• Printers, monitors, CD and DVD drives.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Learn instantly from step-by-step graphics!

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We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot your PC in no time. Follow along and learn to handle start-up issues, drive, monitor, and peripheral problems, Internet connection complications, multimedia and gaming glitches, and much more. Each chapter�s �How to� list and color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that makes it easy to keep your PC running in optimal condition.

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In each chapter:

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• Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks.
• Need-to-know facts in concise narrative.
• Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things .
• Bonus information related to the topic being covered.
• Errors and pitfalls to avoid.

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Screenshots with callouts show and explain exactly what you�ll see on your computer screen while you�re doing a task

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Kirk Steers is the longtime author of PC World magazine�s popular �Hardware Tips� column. He has written for several magazines including CD-ROM Today, Mutual Funds, and Computers Made Easy. Kirk has also appeared on CNN.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (May 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072259612
• ISBN-13: 978-0072259612
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #758,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars help for us dummies, May 19, 2005

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m hughes (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PC Upgrading and Troubleshooting QuickSteps (Paperback)

I have been using computers for years, and have been getting frustrated for years. A friend recommended this terrific book, and the super pictures are definitely worth a thousand words.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a life saver!, May 17, 2005

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Sofie Sultan (San Leandro, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PC Upgrading and Troubleshooting QuickSteps (Paperback)

I just bought this book out of desperation because of problems I've been having with my computer. Instead of spending hours feeling frustrated, this book helped me to quickly solve my difficulties. Its writing is clear and precise and easy to follow.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent especially visual, May 14, 2005

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H. Kaiser (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PC Upgrading and Troubleshooting QuickSteps (Paperback)

This is the best book that I have seen for straightening out PC problems.
Part what makes it best is the VISUAL presentation that SHOWS rather
than TELLS what to do. So many books like this are clunky and useless....
This volume is quite different and kind save a typical PC user hours of headaches
and frustration.....