PCs For Dummies
Chapter One
Your Computer Won't Explode
In This Chapter
* Understanding computer basics
* Admiring input and output
* Knowing about hardware and software
* Discovering the PC
* Realizing that your PC is quite dumb
If you're a fan of science fiction television or film, you're probably quite
familiar with the concept of the exploding computer. Sparks, smoke, flying
debris - it all appears to be a common function of computers in the future.
Sure, they could just beep and display error messages when they die or are
thwarted by Captain Kirk's irrefutable logic, but where's the fun in that?
My point is to relax. Computers are not evil, and they're not out to get you.
In fact, you probably want to get the most out of your PC investment because
you've heard about all the wonderful things a computer can do. The key
to building a productive, long-term relationship with such technology is to
understand the computer. You don't need to have Einstein's IQ to do that.
You just need to read and enjoy the easy, helpful informat ... read full excerpt from PCs For Dummies ebook
