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Real World Mac Maintenance and Backups

Joe Kissell

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Are you making reliable backups and performing regular maintenance on your Mac? Too few Mac users take the time to do so, and they regret it when something goes wrong. That's where Macintosh expert Joe Kissell can help. You'll learn how to keep your Mac running smoothly with a set of daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks, plus get advice on preparing for Mac OS X updates. You'll also find out how to monitor your Mac to detect problems early and where to turn if trouble raises its ugly head.

But the most important aspect of maintenance is a rock-solid backup strategy that protects all your important data in the event of catastrophe. To that end, Joe provides an at-a-glance comparison of different strategies, explains the pros and cons of each type of media, and helps you pick the best backup program for your needs. You'll find time-tested recommendations that help you set up, test, and maintain your backups, complete with instructions on how to restore after a crash. Important lessons you'll learn along the way include the utility of having both a duplicate and an archive, the necessity of testing backups, and the importance of offsite backups.

In this book you'll find the answers to questions like these:

• When is my Mac likely to have trouble?
• How can I find out which unnecessary files are taking up space on my disk?
• Should I defragment my hard disk and repair permissions regularly?
• What is the best backup software and hardware?
• How can I make sure I can restore from my backups?

PC Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools

Jim Aspinwall

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Intel-and AMD-powered PCs--which account for more than 90% of all personal computers--are powerful and expandable, and operating systems like Windows and Linux do a great job of running well on this hardware. But to maintain maximum stability and predictability, these operating systems don't push the hardware to its limits. That doesn't mean you can't. PC Hacks shows PC users like you how to get the most out of your hardware and software to make your PC experience more satisfying than ever. You don't need another collection of simple tips and command-clicks; you need PC Hacks, where you'll find proven techniques for enhancing performance and preventing problems with your PC hardware. This step-by-step, hack-by-hack guide, with invaluable tips and tricks throughout, will get you hacking the system board, CPU, BIOS, peripherals and operating system--everything but the unhackable power supply! In PC Hacks, Jim Aspinwall, the Windows Helpdesk columnist and feature editor for CNET.COM and author of three books on PC maintenance, delivers basic to advanced hacks for overclocking CPU and video cards, tweaking RAM timing, selecting the best performing components, and much more. He includes suggestions for reusing an old PC to off-load work from newer systems as well as ways to prevent security hacks. He also offers many tips for avoiding common mistakes--and for getting the system back up and running if something does go wrong. PC Hacks combines of the bestselling Hacks series style with the world's most popular computing hardware. Presented in a clear and direct format and covering both Windows and Linux operating systems, PC Hacks ensure that you'll hack and tweak your way to the best performance possible out of your trusty PC.

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Upgrading and Fixing Your PC

Michael Miller

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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Upgrading and Fixing Your PC is a comprehensive, non-technical guide to upgrading your computer and fixing common problems. It provides step-by-step instructions for specific types of upgrades, fast and easy ways to troubleshoot common computer problems - and how to restore your system to working order after a bad upgrade.

Included are instructions for the following types of system enhancements: * Adding new USB, serial, parallel, and FireWire ports * Adding bigger hard disks and more system memory * Upgrading to better mice and keyboards * Upgrading to new printers, faxes, and scanners * Upgrading to bigger monitors and more powerful video cards * Upgrading for digital photography and digital video editing * Upgrading for TV and DVD viewing * Upgrading for digital music playback * Upgrading for enhanced game play * Installing a wired or wireless network * Speeding up your Internet connection * Upgrading your operating system to Windows XP

How to Build Your Own PC: Save a Buck and Learn a Lot

Charlie Palmer

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A Computer Was Built! 4 out of 5 stars.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful.

This was one of the 'how to' books I bought for my husband for his birthday. He had been remarking how he was tempted to build his own computer! Just last night he said he was ready to put his newly built computer in a permanent place - thanks due to several times referring to these books and got the answers he needed! He was glad to cross compare what one book said and how another might reword the same topic. Bottom line: A Computer Was Built!

Editorial Review:

"How To Build Your Own PC: Save A Buck And Learn A Lot" will teach you everything you need to build your own desktop PC. You will learn how to: * Select And Choose PC Components * Put The CPU On The Mainboard * Protect Your System From Static Electricity * Install The Mainboard In The Case * Install Hard Drives And CD-RW Drives * Select A DVD Burner And Get Into Digital Filmmaking * Install PCI Expansion Cards * Install Windows XP * Install A Dual-Boot Operating System (XP and Linux) You will also learn about careers in PC repair and be given further resources to continue your study of computers and computer repair.

Simple Computer Tune-up: Speed Up Your PC

CA, Jim Geier

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• Forgoing the "techie-talk," CA explains how PC Pitstop Optimize performs four main functions: it removes "junk" files to free up disk space, adjusts Internet settings for better performance, removes invalid registry keys, and adjusts several registry settings that can
  improve overall performance
• Also shows how PC Pitstop Optimize can revitalize system performance, regain hard drive space, rev up an Internet connection, and fix registry errors
• CA will include its complete PC Pitstop Optimize, valued at $30.00, free with this book (no renewal needed)

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide: (With CD-ROM)

Mark Minasi, Mark Minsasi

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The 2003 edition of the best-selling Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide is yet another milestone in the continuing evolution of a title recognized as the leader in its field. Written in Mark Minasi's friendly style, it shows you how to get the best performance from your computer system through upgrading and how to prevent disasters and fix them when they occur. Based upon the author's extremely popular world-wide PC upgrade and maintenance seminars (which cost $800 per person to attend), the 2003 Edition gives PC owners and support personnel all they need to know to deal with the most common PC problems. You'll find new chapters on troubleshooting scanners and flash memory, as well as updated networking coverage and new material on Windows XP, USB, Firewire, and data recovery. This book comes with two CDs: the first includes an hour of instructional video in which PC expert Mark Minasi teaches you his field-proven upgrade and repair techniques; the second CD includes over 30 system tune-up and diagnostic tools.

Upgrading and Repairing PCs: CompTIA A+ Essentials, 220-603 and 220-604 Study Guide (3rd Edition)

Mark Edward Soper, Scott Mueller

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Incredible book for passing the A+ exam 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book as a study guide for the A+ exam. This year, when i took the exams, i took the hardware in the linear format and scored a 895 (out of 900) and took the os exam in the adaptive format and scored a 1290 (out of 1300). If you want to ace the A+, GET THIS BOOK.

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Upgrading and Repairing PCs, A+ Certification Study Guide is a hands-on learning book. Scott takes the readers through the test objectives one by one. The most frequently missed questions are pointed out and explained with greater detail than easier questions need. Plain English! Spend your time learning--not deciphering bad writing! Just the essentials--Scott covers the essentials that you'll need to pass the test and point you where to go for more information. Frequent study reminders throughout help you focus and remember the core concepts for the exam - and not the not-so-necessary details. Also included are exams that will cover the topics that you'll be tested on AND we'll ask them in the manner they'll be asked on the test.

A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC

Jean Andrews

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A+ Guide to managing & Maintaining Your PC 2nd Edition 3 out of 5 stars.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Good book, but outdated. Third Edition is out, am waiting to see it

Needs updating and editing 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Book needs editing. What is the definition of a transformer? Depends on where you look in the book. Doesn't mention USB or Firewire. Stick with Scott Mueller's book Upgrading and Repairing PC's.

Down to basics 5 out of 5 stars.
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This lab manual goes hand in hand with the Enhanced A+ Guide To Managing & Maintaining Your PC by Jean Andrews. The information is basic enough for a beginner to delve into the mysteries of the computer's innards. I'm currently using it in a college class as a back up to the text and find it very informative and helpful.

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This title contains all of the material necessary to prepare you for the new A+ exam. The book goes beyond simple exam preparation, however, and enables you to develop skills required to become a proficient PC support technician.

Troubleshooting and Repairing Computer P

Stephen J. Bigelow

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UPGRADE YOURSELF! 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 10 people found this review helpful.

Ok, you are expert in computers. But, Do you know how to repair printers? No?

So, this book is the next upgrade that you will make to yourself! Very good book. A lot of examples and images.

I have to say that this book, will give to you a lot of oportunities and money!

Be smarter...And good look...

Want to know how to fix printers? Buy this book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Learn how to fix printers! If you are already a PC technician and want to enlarge your knowledge, this book is perfect for you! It shows how matrix, ink jets and laser printers work and how to fix them.

Editorial Review:

A guide to troubleshooting and repairing printers offers readers step-by-step procedures for servicing and repairing every major printer in service today, including impact, thermal, ink jet, and laser printers. Original.

Upgrading and Repairing PCs: Field Guide

Scott Mueller, Mark Edward Soper

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Upgrading and Repairing PCs: Field Guide is a portable, "essentials" version of Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 13th Edition - the bestselling PC hardware book of all-time. Weighing less than half a pound, this tiny book packs a hefty punch - containing the essential information you need to upgrade and repair PCs, whether you're a hardcore pro or a weekend warrior. All of this information fits nicely in your toolkit, briefcase or backpack and be there to rescue you when you're out of your office and away from your trusty copy of Upgrading and Repairing PCs.

• Use the connector quick reference section to identify most any connector or port you run across while servicing PCs out in the wild!
• Who says detailed coverage must come in a big package? This diminutive book makes up for its tiny size by providing you with a level of detail that exceeds that found in some bigger (in size and name) competitor books.
• Hundreds of detailed tables boil down complicated settings, standards and specifications into an easy to read - and easy to find - format.
• All of this detailed information easily fits in your toolkit, briefcase or book bag-right where you need it!