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.
Born in San Diego, California, Andy Rathbone began writing for newspapers in the early 80s. He started freelancing articles to computer magazines soon after, then began writing the "Windows For Dummies" series in 1992. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages worldwide.
He's since written more than 50 books, with more than 15 million copies in print. Recent books include Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Surface For Dummies, and Windows 8 Tablets For Dummies.
His latest book, the second edition of Windows 10 For Dummies, is available as of November 2016.
For those who need one well equipped tool shed in order to change a light bulb, or to save $10 from letting someone else do it. And by now obsolete, unless you do still have a 2010 computer around.
A good guide book to read, especially for newbies. I thought this book was so easy as I already know most fixing stuff. More tips about the DIY for Windows 7 and fixing your own laptop/desktop. Helpful and simple!