Upgrade & Maintain Your PC

by James Karney

Best-selling author Jim Karney helps you choose which enhancements to add to existing PCs, and determine what features are necessary in a new purchase. The book includes essential information on such areas as troubleshooting system errors, upgrading memory, installing peripherals, expanding to a multimedia system, and optimizing operating systems for speed and efficiency. New and expanded sections include multimedia, operating systems (including Windows 95 and Windows NT), and portable computers. The CD-ROM includes dozens of shareware programs, including utility, diagnostic, entertainment, and virus detection software, as well as products to help you manage personal information, personal finances, and graphics.
If you work on a PC, you need to know how to keep your computer running smoothly. Upgrade & Maintain Your PC is the definitive source for achieving maximum performance.
Follow this step-by-step guide to building, maintaining, and upgrading your PC; get the most current information on PC components, including hard drives, motherboards, add-on cards, and multimedia; understand how to select, purchase, install, and repair PC components; learn to diagnose and troubleshoot problems yourself; discover the latest in operating systems, multimedia, and portable computing; become a power PC/Windows user with inside tips and tricks; save time and money while increasing productivity; and use the CD-ROM to access a wealth of bonus programs and utilities.

923 pages, Paperback

First published January 30, 1996