PCs All-in-One For Dummies^®, 5th Edition

by Mark L. Chambers

• ISBN13: 9780470908037
• ISBN10: 0470908033
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-06-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

One-stop shopping for everything you need to know about PCs!If you're a PC owner, you have a pretty good idea of just how much there is to discover about your PC, whether you use it for work or play. Comprised of eight minibooks, this All-in-One guide covers essential PC topics from soup through nuts, including the latest updates to PC hardware, Windows 7, the Internet, Office 2010, digital media, upgrading and troubleshooting, social media, and home networking.This new edition features expanded coverage of using popular social media such as Twitter, Facebook, WordPress, and blogging. Plus, you'll walk through the new Windows 7 operating system and explore revisions for each of the Office 2010 applications. Provides PCs users of all levels of experience with a series of eight minibooks that include the most up-to-date coverage of PC hardware, Windows 7, the Internet, Office 2010, digital media, upgrading and troubleshooting, social media, and home networking Explores step-by-step procedures for using the new Windows 7 operating system Discusses updates to each of the Office 2010 applications, the latest features of version 8 of Internet Explorer, and new information on the latest PC hardware Reviews ways to protect your PC from viruses, troubleshooting tips, and getting connected using social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogsPCs All-in-One For Dummies covers everything you need to know in order to get acquainted with your PC!

Table of Contents

Introduction

PC Hardware

Starting with the Basics

Additional Toys Your PC Will Enjoy

Connectors, Ports, and Sundry Openings

Windows 7

Shake Hands with Windows 7

The Many Windows of Windows

Windows 7 Basics

Advanced Windows 7

Taking Control of the Control Panel

The Internet

Making Sense of the Internet

Adding an Internet Connection to Windows 7

Protecting Your Internet Privacy

Cruising the Web with Internet Explorer

Harnessing Your E-Mail

Instant Messaging Done Right

Fun with Movies, Music, and Photos

Scanning with Gusto

Dude, MP3 Rocks!

Making Movies with Your PC

I Can Make My Own DVDs?

I'm Okay, You're a Digital Camera

Upgrading and Supercharging

Determining What to Upgrade

Adding RAM to Your Hot Rod

Adding Hard Drive Territory to Your System

Partying with USB, FireWire, and eSATA

Pumping Up Your Sound and Video

Home Networking

Do I Really Need a Network?

Ethernet to the Rescue

Going Wireless

Sharing Your Internet Connection

Securing Your Home Network

Index

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