A+ JumpStart: PC Hardware and Operating Systems Basics is the place to start. 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 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

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