PCs For Dummies

by Dan Gookin

Throw out those dense, mind-numbing, jargon-filled computer manuals and grab yourself a copy of PC's For Dummies,  your all-in-one guide that is packed with all the tried-and-true advice and special tricks that you can expect from all-time best-selling author Dan Gookin. In his familiar, fun, and easy-to-follow fashion, Gookin guides you through the wonderful world of PCs with a minimum of technobabble and a maximum of hardware smarts and software savvy. Find out what lurks inside a PC and sort your way through chips, cards, cables, and connections The Dummies Way™. You don't have to be a geek to get the most bang for your computing buck PC's For Dummies,  is the ideal reference for first-time PC users. From putting your PC together to finding quick answers and sage advice on installing new hardware and software, surfing the Internet and sending e-mail, or troubleshooting your PC problems, you can feel confident-and get your work done-in no time at all.

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

456 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 1992

Reviews

[Erik Graff · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Estella Boger · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

[Jerry Bullard · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 2 out of 5]

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

[Brad Little · Rating 1 out of 5]

if you know nothing,start here.

[Mo · Rating 2 out of 5]

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

[Superpc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had alot of info about computers! GoodRead!