Author Description

Here's a book that's written in plain English for the person who wants to understand the fascinating world of Personal Computers. Written for the beginner, busy executives, parents with computer-age children & the person who has never used a PC. Terms like 486, PC, DOS, Windows, Mac, Modem, Mouse, OS/2, Microprocessor, Chip, RAM, & Hard Drive will lose their mystery. Unlike most computer books that are 300 pages & read like an engineer's manual, this book is small & unintimidating. Illustrations show the internal workings of a PC. Fun illustrations explain & demystify difficult concepts. From the basic principles of how a computer works, including a brief history of computers, a detailed explanation of the parts of a computer & how they work together, to buying your own PC, you'll find fascinating reading & practical information. The most popular uses (programs) are explained & equipment such as printers, scanners & modems are covered to assist the reader in deciding which extras to buy. This is not a throw-away book...it's a valuable desk reference that includes a dictionary-style selection of computer terms & it's fully indexed.