The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Simple lessons to start 'newbies,' or inexperienced computer users, off on the path to computer proficiency. Offers steps for setting up a computer for maximum efficiency, and for making computer use more fun and less frustrating. Explains Windows, Web surfing, and other popular computer activities. Softcover.

About the Author

Joe Kraynak has taught hundreds of thousands of new PC users how to make the most of their PCs with his easy-to read books. Joe has been writing and editing successful training manuals and computer books for over ten years. His long list of computer books includes The Complete Idiot's GuideA (R) to PCs, The Complete Idiot's GuideA (R) to Microsoft Office 2000, Big Basics Book of Windows 98, More Easy Windows 98, and Sams Teach Yourself Notebook Basics in 10 Minutes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 2 edition (July 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028642309
• ISBN-13: 978-0028642307
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,770,143 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good on computer tips, but poor on graphical illustration!, September 8, 2000

By	Emmanuel T. Nwaimah (Yaounde, Cameroon (West Africa)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: THE COMPLETE IDIOTS GUIDE TO COMPUTER BASICS (Paperback)

Users of this book should ignore part of it's title regarding the "complete idiot." It has very useful tips for the average computer user as well. It packs a lot of information into 383 pages and has a good glossary and index. However, it would have made a great book had the publisher considered colorful graphics and reader-friendly font types!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For Everybody, December 21, 2001

By	Hillari Hunter "Westside Tomboy" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: THE COMPLETE IDIOTS GUIDE TO COMPUTER BASICS (Paperback)

My sister received a computer, but had no clue how to use it. I got this book for her, because it explains things clearly without a lot of jargon. I would have preferred that it had a little more information about some aspects of the computer such as email, but this book has a lot to cover. It can't go in depth about everything (and besides that, the publisher puts out other books in this series that explains individual computer subjects). A good starter textbook for those who are totally new to the computer, however.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great buy for all types of computer users!, March 3, 2009

By	Savannah (Tempe, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics, 5th Edition (Paperback)

Joe Kraynak presents computer 'basics' here with wit, charm and plenty of helpful tips and information. Perfect for the true computer novice or even for those computer users who consider themselves PC savvy. 'The Least You Need to Know' sections at the end of each chapter do a great job of hitting the high points. Great job Joe!