Set up your PC, get online, burn DVDs and go wireless! Fully revised and updated for Windows Vista.
Over 70 per cent of Australian households now have a computer, and over 65 per cent have access to the internet; however, as computers become more advanced and people are able to do more with them, users — including small business owners — are more confused than ever about how to set up and use a new computer, and take advantage of all the new features offered. PCs For Dummies, 4th Australian edition, is the perfect one-stop reference for anyone who has just bought a new PC or wants to use their PC more effectively, covering everything from the hardware and the operating system to software, the internet, and home networking. Revisions to this edition include thorough coverage of Vista, along with new or updated coverage of DVD burning, password disks and security, networking procedures, voice recognition, assistive technologies, scanning and digital imaging, wireless peripherals, TV adapters and ways to access the internet.
Discover how to:
§ Set up your computer — painlessly
§ Understand PC jargon and acronyms (really!)
§ Network your computers
§ Step up security and protect your PC from viruses
§ Use your computer — and Vista — more effectively
§ Take advantage of assistive technologies, scanning and digital imaging
