A+ JumpStart: PC Hardware and Operating Systems Basics
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (601 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0782141269 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Coverage includes: * PC safety and preventive maintenance * Motherboard selection and setup * CPU and memory types * How video cards and monitors work * Setting up hard drives * Selecting and configuring expansion boards * Electricity basics * Selecting, installing, and troubleshooting printers * Selecting and setting up network components * Configuring Windows for network file and printer sharing * Device resource management in Windows * Troubleshooting Windows * Setting up Internet connections. Inside, an experienced PC technician and author demystifies every aspect of PC technology, giving you a firm footing from which you can work towards and realize your goals. Build Your Computer Career on a Solid Foundation Whether you're setting out to earn your A+ certification or just want to know more about how a PC works, A+ JumpStart: PC Hardware and Operating Systems Basics is the place to start
. Faithe Wempen, A+, teaches entry-level PC courses at an Indianapolis-based training facility. She has authored over 20 computer books and has a Master's degree in English from Purdue University
Ruined by too many major errors Logical Paradox The A+ jumpstart professes to be an introduction to the basic info you'll need to know for your A+ exam. If you don't know what the A+ exam is, this book will tell you, and even if you arent interested in getting certified ever, you'll learn a lot of basics about PCs. Those who are serious about getting A+ certitified however . Good for beginners. Eric This book is a good start toward learning the basics of a PC, but this book will not help you pass the A+ test. Now that is out of the way, it does give a good description of what a motherboard looks like, what buses look like and how they work. The book does give you some good pictures of how to put memory on a motherboard, a. Very helpful for someone starting out It's true, this book will not single-handedly make you pass the A+ exams. It's a beginner book, geared for someone who is just starting out studying computer hardware as a career path. It was great for my students (I teach an A+ class) because the big books were more than they could digest right off the bat. It would not be fo
Inside, an experienced PC technician and author demystifies every aspect of PC technology, giving you a firm footing from which you can work towards and realize your goals. Coverage includes:PC safety and preventive maintenanceMotherboard selection and setupCPU and memory typesHow video cards and monitors workSetting up hard drivesSelecting and configuring expansion boardsElectricity basicsSelecting, installing, and troubleshooting printersSelecting and setting up network componentsConfiguring Windows for network file and printer sharingDevice resource management in WindowsTroubleshooting WindowsSetting up Internet connections. From the Back CoverBuild Your Computer Career on a Solid FoundationWhether you’re setting out to