| Details | | Publication Date: | 1997-10-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 296 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 5.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 16.8 oz |
Publisher's Note
Computer technology is changing so fast that what seemed to run like greased lightning when you first bought it now just plods along, compared to the latest version, leaving you thrumming your fingers on the mouse pad. There is a solution short of rushing out to buy the latest computer. You can upgrade the system you already have, and thanks to Myles White's detailed instructions, now you can do it yourself. In his latest book, Canada's leading journalist on computers takes you under "the hood" of your system, explaining in clear detail how to remove and replace all the various parts of your computer without zapping it, or yourself, to kingdom come. Even better, he helps you diagnose exactly which component you need to upgrade to get the performance you want. He also explains how to augment a basic system with the new peripherals on the market, such as a CD-ROM drive, a sound card, a tape drive for backups, a modem to allow you to connect to the Internet and e-mail, and a second hard drive. For each of these components, White tells you what you should look for when you go shopping, and what you should think about before you even leave home. Then, in step-by-step instructions, he shows you how to install the new component, and, if it doesn't immediately work, helps you to avoid panicking by detailing the likely reasons and the remedial steps you can take to get your system up and running, better than ever.
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