PCs for dummies

The all-time bestselling PC reference, fully updated for the newest technologies! Previous editions of this fun and friendly PC guide have sold more than three million copies, making it the bestselling PC reference in the world.

Previous edition: 2013.

Includes index.

<P>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Hello, PC! 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: What Is This Thing, This PC 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: The PC Knobs, Buttons, and Doodads Tour 19</p> <p>Chapter 3: PC Setup 29</p> <p>Chapter 4: Both On and Off 41</p> <p><b>Part II: The Nerd's]Eye View 51</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Deep Inside the Console 53</p> <p>Chapter 6: PC Memory 63</p> <p>Chapter 7: The Mass Storage System 73</p> <p>Chapter 8: Merry Monitor Mayhem 87</p> <p>Chapter 9: Input This 99</p> <p>Chapter 10: System Expansion 115</p> <p>Chapter 11: P Is for Printer 127</p> <p>Chapter 12: PC Audio Abilities 139</p> <p><b>Part III: Basic Computing 151</b></p> <p>Chapter 13: Relevant Parts of Windows 153</p> <p>Chapter 14: Programs On Your PC 165</p> <p>Chapter 15: Fun with Files and Folders 177</p> <p>Chapter 16: Life On the Cloud 195</p> <p>Chapter 17: The Weird World of Networking 205</p> <p><b>Part IV: Your Digital Life 223</b></p> <p>Chapter 18: An Internet Refresher 225</p> <p>Chapter 19: Hello, Other Gizmo 235</p> <p>Chapter 20: Images Digital 243</p> <p>Chapter 21: Electronic Entertainment 255</p> <p><b>Part V: Security and Maintenance 265</b></p> <p>Chapter 22: System Security 267</p> <p>Chapter 23: That All]Important Safety Copy 279</p> <p>Chapter 24: Maintenance Chores 289</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens 301</b></p> <p>Chapter 25: Ten PC Commandments 303</p> <p>Chapter 26: Ten Things Worth Buying for Your PC 307</p> <p>Chapter 27: Ten Tips from a PC Guru 313</p> <p>Index 319</p>