Personal computing demystified

Quickly learn how to get the most out of your personal computing experience, whether you want to network multiple PCs, buy a PC, store photos, or download music. This easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide walks you through each task you need to complete without using unnecessary technical language. A user-friendly resource, you don't need to have previous experience to get fast results.

Part one: Personal Computers 1 Processing Information: Inside the PC 2 Storing Information: Disks, Discs, and Flash 3 Getting Information In: Input 4 Getting Information Out: Output Part Two: Windows and File Management 5 Working with Windows 6 Working with Files Part Three: Buying and Using a PC 7 Buying Issues and Considerations 8 What and Where to Buy 9 Supplies, Services, and Accessories 10 Installation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Part four: The Internet 11 Internet Basics: Going Online 12 Internet Applications: Cruising the Internet 13 Internet Security: Protecting Your PC Part five: What You Can Do on a PC 14 Building a Software Portfolio 15 Personal Computing Applications Galore 16 Working with Digital Media 17 PC-Based Gaming Part six: At Home: Networking and Telecommuting 18 Building a Home Network 19 Working @ Home