Book description
Learn to diagnose and fix simple PC problems with this easy-to-follow guide
When something goes wrong with your computer, it's frustrating and
potentially expensive. With Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For
Dummies, you can find out what's wrong, how to fix it, whether you
need to call in professional help, and how to practice preventive maintenance.
This friendly guide avoids techie jargon and shows you how to
diagnose the problem, find out whether the software or hardware is at
fault, make simple repairs, and add external devices such as scanners,
printers, and hard drives. It also helps you maintain your computer
through basic steps like defragmenting the hard drive and cleaning out
files - techniques that can prevent a lot of problems from occurring
in the first place.
- Written specifically for first-time computer users, this book
explains how to diagnose basic PC problems, understand error
messages, and fix common issues
- Specific step-by-step procedures guide you through basic repairs
such as replacing the hard drive
- Explains common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Outlines the steps for preventive maintenance, such as how to
defragment the hard drive, clean files, delete old files, and
organize files
- Explores ways to expand and enhance a computer with external
devices including hard drives, Web cameras, Web phones, scanners,
printers, flash drives and other hardware
- Shows what you can fix yourself and when to seek help from a
repair service or the manufacturer
Easy to read and follow, Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For
Dummies will boost your confidence when dealing with your computer
and with professional technicians, too.
Corey Sandler was the first executive editor of PC Magazine. He has
written more than 160 books, including all editions of Laptops
All-in-One For Dummies. Tom Badgett has published more than 50 books
and hundreds of magazine articles on technical topics. He has also
worked as a journalist and broadcast documentary producer.
