This book appeals to new computer users who are somewhat intimidated by computer technology and computer users looking for a light-hearted approach to purchasing a new personal computer or upgrading their existing system.

This book includes easy instructions and handy references for buying or upgrading a personal computer.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Upgrading and Repairing PCs, Fourth Edition, teaches you how to upgrade your PC peripherals to increase productivity on your PC, without intimidating or offending you. A straight-forward, conversational tone provides basic information in purchasing and installing the newest technology for multimedia and more. You will learn how various software applications and operating systems upgrades can help you use or not use your PC more efficiently. This book gives you the foundation on what a PC is and how to upgrade it in everyday language.

Provides information on upgrading computer memory, increasing speed, adding multimedia equipment, and fixing common problems.

Explains how to use American Sign Language to make introductions, tell time, order food, tell a joke, communicate with children, express emotion, and ask for directions

A guide for purchasing and using a personal computer.