Upgrading and Fixing PCs For Dummies

Upgrading and Fixing PCs For Dummies
ISBN-10
0470171014
ISBN-13
9780470171011
Category
Computers
Pages
384
Language
English
Published
2007-07-30
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
Andy Rathbone

Description

Covers upgrades for gaming, digital video, and entertainment! Transform your PC into a glitch-free, turbocharged, multimedia machine Want to add punch to your PC? This handy reference helps add power to your old computer. Easy steps show you how to add memory, update your virus protection, get your PC ready for Windows Vista or rev it up as a cool entertainment center capable of recording TV shows or hearing DVDs in surround sound. Move files from an old PC to a new one Upgrade to Windows Vista Get rid of computer viruses Configure a wireless network Add a TV tuner and DVD burner

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