by Geoff Spick (Author), Geoff Spick (Author), John Taylor (Author)
This book provides an antidote to that sinking feeling you get whenever you wonder who is in control -- you or the computer. From now on you will be a confident, virtual-spanner-wielding technician ready and able to deal with (nearly) anything your digital assistant throws at you. Combining a first aid manual with advice on preventative medicine and detailed instructions on emergency response routines this book will soon become your indispensable companion. Now in full colour, and updated to cover all of the new interfaces, features -and error codes - of Windows Vista and Office 2007, this book will make sure that your experiences with your Vista PC are as trouble-and stress free as possible.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: 01
Publisher: Prentice Hall Brilliant Troubleshooting & Repairing your Vista PCis a full colour, visual quick reference book that shows you how to maintain your Vista PC, understand how hardware and software interact, identify and fix common problems and secure yourself against potential disasters and crashes.
Published: 27 Sep 2007
ISBN 10: 0132354500
ISBN 13: 9780132354509
Book Overview:
John Taylor is an experienced Editor who has spent 20 years working on home computer and technology titles for various magazine publishers. He has edited 19 magazine titles and edited and compiled many books including Windows for Beginners. He conceived and launched PDA Essentials and Windows Made Easy which spawned the ┬ Made Easy┬ brand that defines the beginners magazine market. He also launched and edited PC First Aid, Digital Video Made Easy, Practical PC and launched GigaHz Magazine. He has also worked on Which PC. He has held the posts of Editor, Group Editor, Managing Editor, Publisher and Editorial Director. The tutorial format of the magazines and their audience profile (beginner to intermediate users) mean that John has plentiful experience explaining complicated subjects in clear and concise English, compiling step-by-step tutorials and selecting topics that are of interest to the general reader. He is a professional writer with in-depth knowledge of all the latest trends and developments in computer technology.