PCs all-in-one for dummies - Mark L. Chambers

Got a new PC? Get up to speed on Windows 7, Office 2010, and home networking! Get acquainted with your PC and all the amazing things it can do with this soup–to–nuts guide. Whether you use yourPC for work or play, this book helps you make your PC run faster and do more! This edition of PCs All–in–One For Dummies covers it all — upgrading and adding hardware, Windows 7 essentials, Office 2010 basics, music, movies, digital photos, and even home networking. Work with Windows — explore the Windows 7 operating system and find your way around the task bar and Start menu Get productive with Office 2010 — discover the latest features of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook and start creating professional–looking documents, spreadsheets, and presentations Identify your PC's ports — recognize and use internal and external ports to add toys and cool accessories to your PC Protect your PC — stop viruses before they spread and learn how to tackle troubleshooting issues Take control of the Control Panel — easy instructions forchanging settings and repairing programs and features Share the Internet — set up multiple computers to share one Internet connection Have a little fun! — make movies on your PC, download digital photos, and rip and play MP3s legally Get in touch — learn the ins and outs of e–mail and instant messaging Open the book and find: Common components of adesktop PC How to add printers and scanners Advice on adding an internal hard drive and video card Tips for installing a wired or wireless home network How to avoid viruses andphishing scams An introduction to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook Directions for making your own DVDs How to add RAM to your system 8 books in 1 PC Hardware Windows 7 The Internet PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Office 2010 Fun with Movies, Music, and Photos Upgrading and Supercharging Home Networking