PCs the Missing Manual - Softcover

Everything you need to know about PCs, both inside and out, is right here. Want to burn DVDs or share photos? Set up a web cam, or a blog? Access TV and radio through the Internet? Maybe you just want your machine to work the way it's supposed to, without all the frustration. The new edition of PCs: The Missing Manual is loaded with advice on how to deal with increasingly complex PCs and their digital accessories -- including those new machines running Windows Vista.

This complete PC manual has something for everyone, whether you're adventurous or timid. Novices will appreciate the straightforward tutorials for hooking up a monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, and scanner. Families will enjoy sections on networking several computers to share an Internet connection, sharing one monitor between two PCs, connecting portable media players, and creating a home theater system. Power users will like the clear photos explaining how to take a PC apart and replace or upgrade any failing parts.

PCs: The Missing Manual delivers simple, reliable advice on the kinds of things you confront every day, such as how to:

• Connect and configure today's must-have devices, including digital cameras, portable music players, digital camcorders, and keychain drives
• Burn CDs and DVDs, print documents, scan, fax, and more
• Choose the best Internet Service Provider and web browser for your needs
• Send email, search the Web, share photos online, set up a blog, hook up a webcam, access TV and radio, and shop safely online
• Keep your PC safe by installing firewalls, creating safe passwords, running antivirus software, removing spyware and adware, and backing up important files