Publisher's Synopsis
Have you ever consulted a computer manual only to give up on the first page? Then this guide is for you! It offers an introduction to using a personal computer suitable even for those who have never used one before. Packed with practical advice on everything from word processing and home finance to using CD-ROMs and surfing the Internet, it shows how a PC can be a time-saving tool for the entire family, explaining all one needs to know about buying, installing and getting the most out of a home computer. Everything is explained in easy-to-understand plain English and a jargon-busting glossary clarifies over 200 common computer terms. More than 300 photographs, "screen views", tip boxes and charts help you to master your PC in no time at all.