PCs For Dummies

The bestselling PC reference on the planet--now available in its 13th editionCompletely updated to cover the latest technology and software, the 13th edition of PCs For Dummies tackles using a computer in friendly, human terms. Focusing on the needs of the beginning computer user, while also targeting those who are familiar with PCs, but need to get up to speed on the latest version of Windows. This hands-on guide takes the dread out of working with a personal computer.Leaving painful jargon and confusing terminology behind, it covers Windows 10 OS, connecting to and using services and data in the cloud, and so much more. Written by Dan Gookin, the original For Dummies author, it tells you how to make a PC purchase, what to look for in a new PC, how to work with the latest operating system, ways to protect your files, what you can do online, media management tips, and even basic topics you're probably too shy to ask a friend about.* Determine what you need in a PC and how to set it up* Configure your PC, hook up a printer, and connect to the Internet* Find your way around Windows 10 OS with ease and confidence* Play movies and music, view photos, and explore social mediaIf you're a first-time PC user at home or at work or just need to brush up on the latest technological advancements, the new edition of this bestselling guide gets you up and running fast.

Introduction 1Part I: Hello, PC! 7Chapter 1: What Is This Thing, This PC? 9Chapter 2: The PC Knobs, Buttons, and Doodads Tour 19Chapter 3: PC Setup 29Chapter 4: Both On and Off 41Part II: The Nerd's-Eye View 51Chapter 5: Deep Inside the Console 53Chapter 6: PC Memory 63Chapter 7: The Mass Storage System 73Chapter 8: Merry Monitor Mayhem 87Chapter 9: Input This! 99Chapter 10: System Expansion 115Chapter 11: P Is for Printer 127Chapter 12: PC Audio Abilities 139Part III: Basic Computing 151Chapter 13: Relevant Parts of Windows 153Chapter 14: Programs On Your PC 165Chapter 15: Fun with Files and Folders 177Chapter 16: Life On the Cloud 195Chapter 17: The Weird World of Networking 205Part IV: Your Digital Life 223Chapter 18: An Internet Refresher 225Chapter 19: Hello, Other Gizmo 235Chapter 20: Images Digital 243Chapter 21: Electronic Entertainment 255Part V: Security and Maintenance 265Chapter 22: System Security 267Chapter 23: That All-Important Safety Copy 279Chapter 24: Maintenance Chores 289Part VI: The Part of Tens 301Chapter 25: Ten PC Commandments 303Chapter 26: Ten Things Worth Buying for Your PC 307Chapter 27: Ten Tips from a PC Guru 313Index 319