PCs For Dummies

by Dan Gookin

If the fact that PCs are everywhere still hasn’t made you feel warm and fuzzy when you use one, you’re not alone. They may be transforming how we all live, work, get our cars repaired, and balance checkbooks, but they’re not exactly intuitive. Now you can take charge of these useful but perplexing creatures, and turn them into the productive citizens you know they can be. What’s exactly is a motherboard? Is virtual memory real memory? Once you learn the fundamentals, it’s gets much less complicated. So jump right into this all-new 10 th Edition of the bestselling PCs For Dummies , and you’ll quickly start getting the basics in plain English.   Far and away the most popular and bestselling reference for beginning PC users, this friendly guide will explain how And that’s just the first half.  In his cheerful and irreverent style, bestselling author Dan Gookin builds on the basics and really revs things up.  You’ll learn how to network computers, map drives, set up a firewall, and tackle the trendy stuff like wireless networking, playing games, burning CDs, and searching the Web.  Along the way, you’ll quickly appreciate why there’s been nine previous bestselling editions of this book. It’s funny, fun, and practical! Keep PCs for Dummies on hand and you’ll Beginners or seasoned users, show your PC who’s boss with PCs for Dummies 10 th Edition . It’s the fun and easy way® to get started!

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

408 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!