{"product_id":"pcs-for-dummies-isbn-9781119041771","title":"PCs For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling PC reference on the planet—now available in its 13th edition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompletely updated to cover the latest technology and software, the 13th edition of \u003ci\u003ePCs For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e tackles using a computer in friendly, human terms. Focusing on the needs of the beginning computer user, while also targeting those who are familiar with PCs, but need to get up to speed on the latest version of Windows. This hands-on guide takes the dread out of working with a personal computer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving painful jargon and confusing terminology behind, it covers Windows 10 OS, connecting to and using services and data in the cloud, and so much more. Written by Dan Gookin, the original \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e author, it tells you how to make a PC purchase, what to look for in a new PC, how to work with the latest operating system, ways to protect your files, what you can do online, media management tips, and even basic topics you're probably too shy to ask a friend about.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine what you need in a PC and how to set it up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfigure your PC, hook up a printer, and connect to the Internet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind your way around Windows 10 OS with ease and confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay movies and music, view photos, and explore social media\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're a first-time PC user at home or at work or just need to brush up on the latest technological advancements, the new edition of this bestselling guide gets you up and running fast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Hello, PC! 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What Is This Thing, This PC? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The PC Knobs, Buttons, and Doodads Tour 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: PC Setup 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Both On and Off 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Nerd’s‐Eye View 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Deep Inside the Console 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: PC Memory 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: The Mass Storage System 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Merry Monitor Mayhem 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Input This! 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: System Expansion 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: P Is for Printer 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: PC Audio Abilities 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Basic Computing 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Relevant Parts of Windows 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Programs On Your PC 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Fun with Files and Folders 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Life On the Cloud 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: The Weird World of Networking 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Your Digital Life 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: An Internet Refresher 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Hello, Other Gizmo 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Images Digital 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Electronic Entertainment 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Security and Maintenance 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: System Security 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: That All‐Important Safety Copy 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Maintenance Chores 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten PC Commandments 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Ten Things Worth Buying for Your PC 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 27: Ten Tips from a PC Guru 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 319\u003c\/p\u003e “PCs for Dummies,” by Dan Gookin, is your primer for everything there is to know about personal computers.\" (Graham \u0026amp; Wolf 2016)   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Gookin\u003c\/b\u003e is a gizmo geek who's been writing about technology for over 25 years. In 1991, his \u003ci\u003eDOS For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e became the world's fastest-selling computer book and launched the \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e series. Dan's 130+ books have been translated into more than 30 languages. 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