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PCs Just the Steps for Dummies(r) (For Dummies)
PCs Just the Steps for Dummies(r) (For Dummies)
by Nancy Muir
Publisher Comments
Your first PC can be intimidating. You’re probably panicky that you’ll hit a wrong key and send your information to some high-tech black hole or cause your PC to self-destruct. Not to worry. PCs Just the Steps For Dummiesgives you simple... (read more)

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New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 11th Edition, Introductory
New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 11th Edition, Introductory
by June Jamric Parsons
Publisher Comments
Engage, excite and enlighten your users with New Perspectives on Computer Concepts, Eleventh Edition. This book has been completely updated to provide your users with the latest, most in-depth information on computer concepts and their application today... (read more)

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Used - Softcvr W/Comp Media


Beginning Prog for Dummies 3RD Edition
Beginning Prog for Dummies 3RD Edition
by Wallace Wang
Publisher Comments
Discover the latest programming tips and techniques Start writing programs for Windows®, Linux®, Macintosh®, Palms, and PocketPCs Ready to take control of your computer by writing your own programs? Mixing concepts with humor, author Wallace... (read more)

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Simple Computer Transfer and Backup: Don't Lose Your Music and Photos with CDROM
Simple Computer Transfer and Backup: Don't Lose Your Music and Photos with CDROM
by Computer Associates
Publisher Comments
Transfer to a new PC without losing a thing! Want to migrate from your old PC to a new one without the hassle? Now you can preserve preferences, passwords, macros, and more with CA Desktop DNA® Migrator and the easy-to-follow advice in this friendly... (read more)

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Discovering Computers 2009: Complete
Discovering Computers 2009: Complete
by Gary B Shelly
Publisher Comments
Discovering Computers 2009 provides students with a current and thorough introduction to computers by integrating the use of technology with the printed text. This Shelly Cashman Series text offers a dynamic and engaging solution to successfully teach... (read more)

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Laptops for Dummies 1ST Edition
Laptops for Dummies 1ST Edition
by Dan Gookin
Publisher Comments
Are you thinking about buying a laptop, but you’re not sure what to look for, how to choose one, or how to use it? Or maybe you already have a laptop and just want to learn more about its features, functions, and capabilities. Dan Gookin, the... (read more)

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PC Technician's Troubleshooting Pocket Reference
PC Technician's Troubleshooting Pocket Reference
by Stephen J Bigelow
Publisher Comments
A quick reference for on-the-job PC repair and maintenance! Get essential PC troubleshooting and diagnostic information from this handy pocket reference. Packed with code tables, commands, symptom summaries, solutions, and other key details, this easy... (read more)

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Techtvs Upgrading Your PC 1ST Edition
Techtvs Upgrading Your PC 1ST Edition
by Mark Edward Soper
Publisher Comments
Time doesnt stand stillwhich means your perfect computer setup from a year ago, perhaps even six months ago, is no longer the latest and greatest. Here to help you navigate the maze of decisions involved in any major upgrade is TechTVs popular upgrade... (read more)

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Building the Perfect PC
Building the Perfect PC
by Robert Bruce Thompson
Publisher Comments
With off-the-shelf computer systems to fit any budget or requirement, some people might wonder why you'd want to build your own. They don't understand that for many computer users, a ready-made system is about as satisfying as popping a frozen dinner in... (read more)

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PC Magazine Fighting Spyware, Viruses, and Malware
PC Magazine Fighting Spyware, Viruses, and Malware
by Ed Tittel
Publisher Comments
Think there's no malicious software on your computer? PC Magazine thinks you should think again. Scans by ISPs have revealed as many as twenty-eight spyware programs running on the average home computer—like yours. That's a lot of people prying into... (read more)

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Build the Ultimate Home Theater PC
Build the Ultimate Home Theater PC
by Ed Tittel
Publisher Comments
The best of both worlds—now THIS is entertainment You love tinkering with technology. The digital lifestyle is your lifestyle. So building your own Home Theater PC just might be as entertaining as using it. In these pages, a couple of fellow... (read more)

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Invasion of Privacy: How to Protect Yourself in the Digital Age
Invasion of Privacy: How to Protect Yourself in the Digital Age
by Michael Hyatt
Publisher Comments
This book is a report of how the government, industry, individuals, and interest groups have access to personal information about you. The book contains valuable information that will help you get around Big Brother.... (read more)

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Discovering Computers 2003: Concepts for a Digital World, Complete
Discovering Computers 2003: Concepts for a Digital World, Complete
by Shelly
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The Shelly Cashman Series presents a completely revised and updated edition to the best-selling computer concepts book to make learning about computers interesting and interactive. Discovering Computers 2003 is fully integrated with the World Wide Web as... (read more)

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Build Your Own High-Performance Gamers' Mod PC (Build Your Own...)
Build Your Own High-Performance Gamers' Mod PC (Build Your Own...)
by Joel Durham
Publisher Comments
Rev it up, take it into overdrive, and transform your ordinary desktop PC into a cool looking, high-performance gamer’s mod PC. Learn to acquire and install the latest CPUs, the largest hard drives, and the fastest RAM. Plus, tweak sounds and video... (read more)

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Complete Idiots Guide To Upgrading & Repai 5TH Edition
Complete Idiots Guide To Upgrading & Repai 5TH Edition
by Jennifer Fulton
Synopsis
A guide to upgrading and repairing PCs. It covers a range of upgrades: from the simple (printers, monitors and mice) to the more complicated (CPUs, hard disks and motherboards). There are step-by-step instructions on how best to replace or fix PC... (read more)

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Home Networking for Dummies 3RD Edition
Home Networking for Dummies 3RD Edition
by Kathy Ivens
Publisher Comments
Integrate a Vista PC into your existing XP network Share the Internet and work more efficiently from anywhere in your home! Ready to become the administrator of your own home network? This bestselling guide has been fully updated to walk you through all... (read more)

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Pcs for Dummies Quick Reference 1ST Edition
Pcs for Dummies Quick Reference 1ST Edition
by Dan Gookin
Publisher Comments
Dan Gookin, author of DOS For Dummies and PCs For Dummies, is an unparalleled expert at helping beginners understand and use computers. He brings that expertise, with the help of co-author, wife, and Parenting For Dummies author Sandy Gookin, to PCs For... (read more)

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Ending Spam: Bayesian Content Filtering and the Art of Statistical Language Classification
Ending Spam: Bayesian Content Filtering and the Art of Statistical Language Classification
by Jonathan Zdziarski
Publisher Comments
Join author John Zdziarski for a look inside the brilliant minds that have conceived clever new ways to fight spam in all its nefarious forms. This landmark title describes, in-depth, how statistical filtering is being used by next-generation spam... (read more)

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PC Hardware Tuning & Acceleration
PC Hardware Tuning & Acceleration
by Victor Rudometov
Publisher Comments
From choosing overclocking tools and setting the optimal mode to allowing the fulfillment of the potential of a PC's components, this reference discusses solutions to the problem of computers not performing well enough to accommodate requested tasks... (read more)

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Home Networking All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies (For Dummies)
Home Networking All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies (For Dummies)
by Eric Geier
Publisher Comments
Walks the reader through all of the basics of home networking. Covers everything from deciding what type of network to implement to the tools required to create a wired or wireless network, how to protect a network from hackers and spammers, as well as... (read more)

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