How to Do Everything with Your PC

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Summary: A great deal to offer even the more experienced users
Review: How To Do Everything With Your PC is more than a simple introduction to personal computers. Robert Cowart has written a thoroughly "user friendly" and comprehensive guide to how even the most novice computer user can take full advantage of all the capabilities computer technology has to offer them. Every aspect is methodically covered including selecting the PC that best meets a particular need; effectively using the Windows operating system; customizing the Web browser; upgrading equipment and troubleshooting problems on the system with ease and confidence; getting connect to, and efficiently using, the Internet; managing personal finances on the PC; building a home computer network (including a wireless network); manipulating digital photographs on the PC; creating a "digital jukebox" with the PC; synchronizing data from the PC to a handheld device or laptop; and much, much more. How To Do Everything With Your PC is very highly recommended for those new to computers -- and has a great deal to offer even the more experienced users.

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Summary: A great deal to offer even the more experienced users
Review: How To Do Everything With Your PC is more than a simple introduction to personal computers. Robert Cowart has written a thoroughly "user friendly" and comprehensive guide to how even the most novice computer user can take full advantage of all the capabilities computer technology has to offer them. Every aspect is methodically covered including selecting the PC that best meets a particular need; effectively using the Windows operating system; customizing the Web browser; upgrading equipment and troubleshooting problems on the system with ease and confidence; getting connect to, and efficiently using, the Internet; managing personal finances on the PC; building a home computer network (including a wireless network); manipulating digital photographs on the PC; creating a "digital jukebox" with the PC; synchronizing data from the PC to a handheld device or laptop; and much, much more. How To Do Everything With Your PC is very highly recommended for those new to computers -- and has a great deal to offer even the more experienced users.

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Summary: Comprehensive Computer Learning Tool
Review: I have read the entire book and enjoyed every minute of it. The most important thing however is this: Cowart's book is very,very good, and he is more than knowledgeable in his field. The book is one that you will retuirn to time and time again, for answers. You bought, or are thinking of buying it for one reason: to learn more about your computer. This book has all the answers to probably 95% of the questions you may have. It covers nearly everything about computers that readers want to know and to learn. It is easy to understand, and for the person who is new to computers, this is a must. It has a well thought out Index which is also of importance to those who don't understand their new machine. For more experienced users,this book is for you too. It's a reference book you'll enjoy,and use, for a long time.By the time it becomes obsolete, I expect Robert Cowart to write an updated version; but that time isn't anytime soon.

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Summary: Best book on PCs I have come across
Review: I've your fantastic book, How to Do Everything with Your PC, and I do have to say it's the best book I've purchased yet! It's answered just about every question I've had. Just about everything a person can think of about using a Windows PC is answered in this book, from doing my email, getting on the Internet, even making digital movies -- it's answered in this book.

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Summary: A must read for anyone who uses a PC
Review: If you're looking to get the maximum use from your PC investment, this is the book to read. The book gives you concise information on how to set up your PC and perform routine maintanence. There's also sections on using peripheral hardware, setting up your own Web site, and using with the software that comes bundled with most PCs. I learned volumes by reading this well-written, easy to understand book and can highly recommend it to anyone who owns a PC and wants to get the most from it.

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Summary: Most readable computer book I have ever bought
Review: The book was actually for my wife (who hates computers and hates manuals even more), yet needs them in her business. She keeps the book on her desk as a reference. It does not use technobabble and is not boring. The index is good. It is written a lot like asking a friend for help. It is not intimidating. Now I am about to order another one for myself.

The format and content was unusual - light hearted and entertaining, yet helpful and complete. I have been using computers since working on mainframes in college in 1958. Even with this background, I found the book helpful and informative. I often get phone calls from friends and customers about their computer problems and have already purchased three additional copies of the book for their use.

I highly recommend the book for all users from beginner to veteran.

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Summary: Not for the novice!!
Review: The operative word here is "everything". This book is less of a "how-to" than it is a "gee--look at all the things that can be done" with your PC. Don't approach this book without a solid understanding of basic computer terminology, an ability to perform common tasks and a pretty good idea, already in mind, of what you need/want to do. If you are new to computers, this is not the book for you. Having said that, I can recommend it as a quick guide for picking up a tip or two and a starting point for "what should I look for?", elsewhere.

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Summary: How to Do Everything with Your PC
Review: This book is an unusually clear and concise general guide to many issues that come up for a PC user. Mr. Cowart's writing lends to an excellent read and his choice of graphics shows that he considers those of us who need to "see" how something is done. I have used many "How To" computer books as an instructor of computer and Internet courses for East Bay Private Industry Councils and the Department of Employment Development (EDD). Compared with the Windows For Dummies series, this book far outshines its competition. It walks the reader through computer basics (including unpacking, arranging and setting up the PC and peripherals, which is important for anyone who has actually set up their own home system), but it doesn't ask the reader to wade through endless pages discussing boring details. The chapters on email and the Internet were especially helpful and included practical advise on how to set up accounts, arrange folders and avoid certain pitfalls or trouble shoot when opening attachments with AOL. There is good material on how create a website, use digital photography, play and record music, and even edit movies from a camcorder! This book's strength lies in its timely information, humor, and the seat-of-the-pants knowledge that the author shares along the way. I highly recommend it!

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Summary: no nonsense, no jargon
Review: What a pleasure to find a no-nonsense, no jargon book like "How to Do Everything with Your PC" on the market. I work in a small office for the Green Lake Music Festival and have no time or money to take outside training, and for the first time I can easily and quickly find answers to my questions. Everything is presented in a clear, well illustrated, easy to understand format. Thank you, Bob Cowart! Jeannette Kreston Green Lake, Wisconsin

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Summary: no nonsense, no jargon
Review: What a pleasure to find a no-nonsense, no jargon book like "How to Do Everything with Your PC" on the market. I work in a small office for the Green Lake Music Festival and have no time or money to take outside training, and for the first time I can easily and quickly find answers to my questions. Everything is presented in a clear, well illustrated, easy to understand format. Thank you, Bob Cowart! Jeannette Kreston Green Lake, Wisconsin