Upgrading & Fixing PCs for Dummies

by Andy Rathbone

If Darwin were alive and studying computer evolution, he might conclude "upgrade or die" rather than "adapt or die." To keep your PC from becoming a fossil, bestselling author Andy Rathbone has compiled all the information you need to do everything from add memory to install a CD-ROM drive. In Upgrading & Fixing PCs For Dummies you'll find out how to connect a modem -- or replace a slow one with a faster one -- so that you can take your PC out onto the Information Superhighway. You'll get the facts about SCSI and IDE hard drives so that you know which one to buy as well as how to install and configure it. In short, if it's in your PC or it could be, you'll learn about it in Upgrading & Fixing PCs For Dummies. You won't use all the information here at once, but it's a safe bet that sooner or later you will -- so keep this book handy.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Technology

343 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Born in San Diego, California, Andy Rathbone began writing for newspapers in the early 80s. He started freelancing articles to computer magazines soon after, then began writing the "Windows For Dummies" series in 1992. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages worldwide.

He's since written more than 50 books, with more than 15 million copies in print. Recent books include Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Surface For Dummies, and Windows 8 Tablets For Dummies.

His latest book, the second edition of Windows 10 For Dummies, is available as of November 2016.

Reviews

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

For those who need one well equipped tool shed in order to change a light bulb, or to save $10 from letting someone else do it. And by now obsolete, unless you do still have a 2010 computer around.

[Jonah Andersson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good guide book to read, especially for newbies. I thought this book was so easy as I already know most fixing stuff. More tips about the DIY for Windows 7 and fixing your own laptop/desktop. Helpful and simple!