The Healthy PC: Preventive Care, Home Remedies, and Green Computing, 2nd Edition

by Hart-Davis, Guy

• ISBN13: 9780071752916
• ISBN10: 0071752919
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-24
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

The latest techniques for keeping your PC running at peak performancewithout spending a lot of money!Written by the co-host of the longest-running, nationally syndicated radio talk show on computers, "Computer America",The Healthy PC, Second Editionshows you how to maintain your PC's performance and prevent problems before they happen. Using easy-to-follow steps and clear instructions, the book teaches you how to keep your computer in top condition, diagnose and fix common problems, and improve overall performance. No prior experience or knowledge is needed!Get tips on saving money with free, quality software and free tech support websites. The author developed his approach to teaching computer maintenance skills out of more than 20 years of PC repair experience and talking with thousands of customers about their questions and concerns. Learn from the expert!The Healthy PC, Second Edition Provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions with illustrations Shows you how to be proactive with preventive maintenance and how to detect problems before they happen Features clear and concise language that makes computer terms and concepts easy to understand Recommends the best free software and tech support websites that can save you thousands of dollarsPractical, in-depth coverage: Upgrading Your Operating System; 32-bit vs. 64-bit; The Internet; How to Surf Safely; E-mail, Spam, and Hoaxes; Optimizing Your Internet Connection; Preventive Maintenance; System Optimization Tips & Tricks; Other Ways to Increase System Performance; Backing Up Your Computer; Computer Security; Anti-virus, Anti-spyware, and Firewalls

Table of Contents

Part I: Tune Up, Optimize, and Protect Your PC
Chapter 1. Make Your PC Run Faster
Chapter 2. Free Up Space on Your PC's Hard Drive
Chapter 3. Protect Your PC Against Attacks, Viruses, and Malware
Part II: Use Networks and the Internet Safely
Chapter 4. Connect Your PC Safely to a Network
Chapter 5. Connect Safely to the Internet
Chapter 6. Surf the Internet Safely
Chapter 7. Enjoy E-mail, Instant Messaging, and Social Networking Safely
Chapter 8. Protect Your Children with Parental Controls
Part III: Upgrade Your Hardware and Operating System
Chapter 9. Upgrade Your PC's Memory and Hard Drive
Chapter 10. Upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7
Appendix: Practicing Green Computing
Index