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Summary: start with a NEW computer
Comment: The first thing I learned from this book was that I should not even bother upgrading my current computer.
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Summary: Upgrading, Fixing PCs for Dummies, 6th Edition
Comment: Gave lower rating because didn't have detailed info on replacing laptop harddrive. Other info OK. VMV
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Summary: I'm paralyzed without my copy.
Comment: I just cannot find my copy of this book. With this book, I've been brave enough to pop open my computer and install things like a TV-tuner card, more powerful memory cards, cd-burners. People think I'm a computer whiz.
Without this book, my new hard drive sits on the shelf for six months. I open my cpu and say, "Looks like I need one of them ribbon thingees. What's that called?" I'm on Amazon today to buy another copy because I just cannot function otherwise.
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Summary: Upgrading and Troubleshooting for Dummies 6th Edition
Comment: Really only for someone who knows nothing about computers. Very basic information.
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Summary: Beautiful introduction- brilliant overview! 6th edition
Comment: Kind of a combination introduction/overview to the state of PC technology today, with an emphasis on helping readers new to the subject in maximizing any PCs performance. This is an excellent book! Covers all the latest in Windows XP configuration and upkeep, as well as buzzwords like DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CDRW/DVD, 802.11b, 802.11a, wireless access points, fast Ethernet, FireWire, USB 2.0, MP3s, WMAs, LCDs, DVI-I, DV camcorders, digital cameras, scanners, printers, modems, NTFS, ATX, AGP 3.0 8x, DDR SDRAM,... etc. EVERYTHING current to today's PCs is given a brief mention. I especially like the Appendix, "The Rathbone Reference of Fine Ports", which clearly explains the most common of today's PC connections, as well as the ones that are going out of style. Very helpful! This book strikes a great balance between being too simple and being too advanced. It's the perfect companion to the "Windows for Dummies" series, right along with another recent book, "Troubleshooting Your PC for Dummies", by Dan Gookin. Highly recommended!
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