- Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne (1 Aug 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0072255536
- ISBN-13: 978-0072255539
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 18.3 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,354,530 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Get advice and solutions for solving myriad of your PC problems, including expert tips on researching solutions on your own. Learn how to maintain your computer, keeping it in good working condition, plus how to upgrade and install new software safely. Troubleshoot Linux, Windows, and personal devices, use the internet effectively as a problem-solving tool, get up to speed on computer security, and set up small home and wireless networks. The companion Web site provides additional support.
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Keep your PC in tip-top shape with the PC Doctor’s proven treatments
Diagnose, fix, upgrade, and maintain your PC and install software and peripherals with help from this easy-to-use guide. Inside, you’ll find just what the PC Doctor ordered with the fix-it-yourself PC home remedies you need to take good care of your computer. Learn how to interpret error messages, troubleshoot common problems, and resolve performance issues. Plus, get handy checklists at the end of each chapter to help you with ongoing maintenance. This step-by-step resource empowers you with the knowledge and skills you need to keep your PC running smoothly.
- Learn the anatomy of your PC to better care for it
- Maintain your file system properly
- Upgrade your PC--add memory, components, devices, and more
- Protect your PC from viruses, worms, hackers, and other threats
- Troubleshoot and back up your hard drive
- Take advantage of CD and DVD storage capacity
- Network PCs together and share resources, such as printers, hard drives, and more
- Connect devices to your PC using expansion cards and ports
- Make the most of the Internet--from getting a better connection to speeding up your browser
- Get expert advice on where to find more information to help yourself
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is a technical director and consultant for a U.K.-based computer company. He teaches many PC-related courses, including one entitled “Caring for Your PC.” He has taught many thousands of people to fix their PC problems for themselves, and this inspired him to write this book.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am only part way through the book so far but, I'm really surprised at the confidence it has given me to deal with the problems my PC gives me and how I'm able to keep a cool head now, instead of panicking , which is what I normaly do! ;) I haven't managed to fix all my problems (yet) but, I know lots more about how to find out how without having to bug my friends to help me.
I'm amazing myself, even, as I'm now planning some upgrades to my memory and a new hard disk, which I never even considered before, let alone thinking of doing them myself!! And, now my freind even wants me to help her do her PC too.
This book has made me a very happy girl with a very happy computer and I thoroughly reccommend it :)
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If your knowledge of PC computing is at a very basic level then this book will probably be of use to you: if not, please save your money. I am astonished that the author runs technical courses. So many important details are left out of the so called troubleshooting sections.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Very good, helpful book
2 May 2005
Format:Paperback
This book is the first point of attack if I get a problem with my PC. I like the layout of the book - very easy to find what I need. Sensible advice. Calm presentation in a crisis - very helpful.
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