PCs For Dummies Quick Reference (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

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This Plastic Comb Book item from For Dummies was reviewed on 25-Oct-2008.

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1) Plastic Comb Book PCs For Dummies Quick Reference (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) by For Dummies. This tiny guide delivers detailed "how to"s for somebody that really hasn´t EVER used a computer. And even for seasoned users, having lists of usual Windows keyboard shortcuts comes in handy.
The style is funny enough at times. At the Glossary (who reads those things :)?) the definition of "drivers": "D are programs that make hardware work. There are printer drivers, monitor drivers, women drivers" without any qualifications I think has the same matter-of-fact humour of, say, Buster Keaton.
The chapter on networking is not so "easy", I suspect most users don´t know a thing or two there.
The author is a master at communicating, making simple the obtruse.
One is not surprised to learn he sold more than 14 million copies of his "Dummies" series, and that his "DOS x Dummies" spawned the entire series.

Note that this version covers Windows XP, NOT Vista. For that, surely you´ll want the newer edition. My mum has XP, and I´ve still got one XP around (as most of us who want a working computer :) so if you have XP, buy this edition, not the newest.
He´s very sound in that he puts money considerations into the equation, as well as only explaining what Windows can do (in terms of the explanations). Not "third party software". For instance, you only get how to record CDs, not DVDs, for XP only has a CD recorder.
Of course you can get more detailed coverage of topics, but... at this size?
I think that in its genre, it could hardly be improved. That´s why I give it 5 deserved stars.¤

2) Plastic Comb Book PCs For Dummies Quick Reference (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) by For Dummies. This book is full of great information and to the point. I hate books where I think, "Well I´ll never need that information." But this book is stocked full of practical and useful computer topics. Stick this book by your computer like I did. I refer to it from time to time and it really helps me.¤

3) Plastic Comb Book PCs For Dummies Quick Reference (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) by For Dummies. Quick and to the Point! I love this book. No extra verbage, just quick, easy steps to get the job done.¤

4) Plastic Comb Book PCs For Dummies Quick Reference (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) by For Dummies. this book offers many practical tips for everything about pcs. the section on setting up a pc is helpfull.¤

5) Plastic Comb Book PCs For Dummies Quick Reference (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) by For Dummies. If you aren’t a proficient PC pro and you want to get answers and get going, this is your practical reference. In a concise, no frills style, it gives you the vital information on:

• Setting up and connecting your PC and peripherals, including your keyboard, digital camera, joystick, modem, monitor, printer, scanner, wireless gizmos, and more
• Installing hardware and software
• Creating, managing, naming, opening, saving, and finding files
• Organizing your stuff, with info on folders, Windows Explorer, Compressed (ZIP) folders, and more
• Networking, including accessing another computer or a shared folder, connecting to the network, and workgroups
• Creating your own CDs, including building and burning a playlist, importing music, and more
• The printer, keyboard and the mouse

With step-by-step instructions and lots of screen shots, this book helps you walk the walk. In case you want to talk the talk, there’s a glossary with clear definitions of common PC terms. A detailed index helps you find the how-to you need fast. If you want to know the history of the PC and all of its intricacies, get a big book. If you want to know how to get your PC to do what you need it to do, get this handy little reference and get to work fast.¤

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