The Plain English Repair And Maintenance Guide For Home Computers

Describes the workings of a computer system, discusses the proper care of a computer, and explains how to fix common computer problems

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The latest Whole earth catalog. The usual jumble of fascinating books and gadgets. Topics here are computers, audio, video, on-line databases, networks, propaganda, movies, dance. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Why throw away that broken PC? You can fix it - really! Fixing it will save you much needed cash - and keeping your hardware out of the trash is good for the environment, too. Best of all, you don't need to be a technical expert to do most typical computer repairs - and this book proves it. If you've found other computer repair books too complicated (or too cute), you're in the right place. McFedries covers everything you need to know, get, and do, in plain English, with plenty of crystal-clear pictures.

Provides Listings of Hardware, Software & Peripherals Currently Available, as Well as Books, Magazines, Clubs, User Groups & Virtually All Other Microcomputer-related Services. Includes Background Information & Glossary

Surveys a wide range of books and periodicals on microcomputer hardware, software, telecommunications, database directories, programming and programming languages, and general reference sources.

Taking its place beside the instant classic bestseller The Whole Earth Catalog, this new, practical, comprehensive and profusely illustrated guide will prove invaluable to all consumers looking for a quick, efficient route to the very best information. Over 1,000 black-and-white illustrations.