Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Learn routine maintenance as well as desktop basics, hard drive care and defragmentation, and plenty more to make your PC more efficient and keep it running smoothly. Learn software management, tame the Internet, secure your machine, deal with downloads, and much more. Author Robert J. Shimonski is an instructor at the Computer Career Center in Long Island, NY.
About the Author
Author Profile Carey Holzman is the co-host of the longest-running, nationally syndicated radio talk show on computers, "Computer America". Now in its 19th broadcast season, "Computer America" airs Monday through Friday on the Business and the Lifestyle Talk Radio Networks on stations worldwide, through the internet at ComputerAmerica.com. Holzman has written numerous articles for computer magazines and websites, has taught college-level computer maintenance courses, and has done more than 200 presentations for computer user groups across the country. He runs his own computer repair business where he has sold, upgraded, and repaired personal computers since 1991.
Table of Contents
Part I: Operating Systems Chapter 1: Upgrading Your Operating System
Chapter 2: 32-bit vs. 64-bit: What Does It Mean and Why Should You Care?
Part II: The Internet
Chapter 3: How to Surf Safely
Chapter 4: E-mail, Spam, and Hoaxes
Chapter 5: Optimizing Your Internet Connection
Part III: Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 6: System Optimization Tips and Tricks
Chapter 7: Other Ways to Increase System Performance
Chapter 8: Backing Up Your Computer
Part IV: Computer Security
Chapter 9: Anti-virus, Anti-spyware, and Firewalls
Appendices
Appendix A: What to Do When Things Go Wrong
Appendix B: Free Technical Support
Appendix C: Computer User Groups
Appendix D: 50 Safe and Free Software Utilities Recommended by Steve Bass