PCs for Dummies

by Dan Gookin, Andy Rathbone

A guide for the PC-illiterate covers system set up; using disks and disk drives; using monitors, printers, and peripherals; operating system basics; and much more. Original.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Computers, Technology, Computer Science

368 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 1992

Reviews

[Erik Graff]

Upon the loss of my academic career I gave some time to studying PCs and Windows operating systems to the point that I was able to assemble a working machine from parts. Not realizing how prices would continue to fall and how quickly technologies would become obsolescent, I thought I might make a new career out of this. As it was, I hadn't the heart to charge for most of my meagre services and eventually dropped the idea, finally throwing out a truckload of PC parts only two years ago.

In the course of this little project, this was one of the books I read.

[Elizabeth]

I will probably be reading this book for the rest of my life.

[Estella Boger]

Mr. Gookin includes a lot of good information in this book. Although it deals mainly with Windows 10 and PC's, much of it also applies to Windows 11 and laptops. I already knew much of it, I did learn a number of things. He writes clearly, avoids technical jargon, and is funny into the bargain.

[Kevinhoytjr]

Excellent

[Jerry Bullard]

I can't help but think the authors had me in mind for the title. When I got my first computer in 1994 and unpacked it at home I thought, "What the heck have I done; I don't know anything about computers?" Anyway, over the years, the Dummies series has been a tremendous help...from computers, to operating systems, to digital audio and video, and home networking to name just a few, the Dummies series has given me what I need to know in a quick, entertaining way. I highly recommend this series.

[Jenny]

This was VERY basic. Not very helpful for my situation, but a great beginner's guide.

[Brad Little]

if you know nothing,start here.

[Mo]

Quick and easy overview on PC inner guts. Primer for more detailed stuff..

[Superpc]

Had alot of info about computers! GoodRead!