Peter Norton's Complete Guide to PC Upgrades (Pete Norton Series) - Softcover

Norton, Peter; Desmond, Michael

9780672314834: Peter Norton's Complete Guide to PC Upgrades (Pete Norton Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0672314835 ISBN 13: 9780672314834

Publisher: Sams, 1999

Peter Norton's Guide to Upgrading and Repairing PCs Second Edition explains how each component of a PC functions and how they function together. With coverage of all of the latest technologies including the entire Pentium II family (Celeron and Zeon), DVD, USB, Firewire, and v.90 modems it hits all of the technologies that go into PCs today. With updated coverage for Windows 98, new motherboard and memory technologies as well as more troubleshooting and detailed step by step installation information, this new edition will be a solid improvement on an already proven quality book. The Second Edition will feature the same great approach that begins with each chapter explaining the underlying technology. With a good understanding of the technology, the reader can then move into the pros and cons of the upgrades being discussed, step by step installation instructions, and troubleshooting procedures.

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Review:

For the uninitiated, deciding whether to upgrade your existing computer or buy a new one can be excruciatingly difficult. There are a number of things to consider: the advantages of memory upgrades, of adding more hard disk space, or of a new monitor (and probably a new video card). And, of course, cost figures into the equation.

In Peter Norton's Complete Guide to PC Upgrades, Second Edition, Peter Norton and Michael Desmond assess the value of hardware upgrades in depth. They also provide good general directions on how to physically add memory, add or replace a hard disk, and install almost any other type of hardware found in today's PCs. As in the previous edition, each chapter covers a particular hardware topic, such as modems. Within each chapter, Norton and Desmond explain the hardware technology and buying strategies and offer generic guidance on upgrade advantages and disadvantages.

This book offers complete, concise information that will enable readers to make informed choices about their computer hardware. The guide contains a thorough glossary, making it easy for the new computer user to understand all of the acronyms that wholesale retailers use. Even experienced users will find the discussions of such topics as memory and digital connectivity illuminating. --Robert Frankland

About the Author:

Peter Norton: Computer software entrepreneur and writer Peter Norton established his technical expertise and accessible style from the earliest days of the PC. His Norton Utilities was the first product of its kind, giving early computer owners control over their hardware and protection against myriad problems. His flagship title Peter Norton's Inside the PC has provided the same insight and education to over 1 million computer users worldwide. His recent new titles including Peter Norton's Guide to Upgrading and Repairing PCs have instantly solidified their standing as expert books on each topic. Michael Desmond is the senior associate editor in the reviews department at PC World Magazine – one of the world's largest computer publications. He is president of the Computer Press and has published hundreds of magazine articles as well as several other books including contributions to Platinum Edition Using Windows 95.

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