25 Tips from Scott Mueller's Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 22nd edition

For more than 25 years, Upgrading and Repairing PCs has been the world’s #1 guide to PC hardware: The single source for reliable information on how PCs work, troubleshooting and fixing problems, adding hardware, optimizing performance, and building new PCs. This 22nd edition offers beefed-up coverage of the newest hardware innovations and maintenance techniques.

To celebrate the 22nd edition of the book, we're bringing you 25 exclusive excerpts from every chapter in the book. Enjoy!

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Tips

• Tip #1: Know Your PC's System Components
• Tip #2: Comparing Processor Performance
• Tip #3: How L1 Cache Works on Your PC
• Tip #4: Motherboard Selection Criteria (Knowing What to Look For)
• Tip #5: Upgrading a Flash BIOS
• Tip #6: What Is ROM?
• Tip #7: An Overview of the Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) Interface
• Tip #8: How Magnetic Fields are Used to Store Data on Your Computer
• Tip #9: What Is a Hard Disk Drive and What Does It Do?
• Tip #10: Comparing Flash Memory Devices: Which Is Best for Your Needs?
• Tip #11: Why Won't My CD or DVD Play? Troubleshooting Optical Drives
• Tip #12: How 3D Accelerators Work
• Tip #13: Troubleshooting PC Audio Problems
• Tip #14: USB Security Risks
• Tip #15:The Best Ways to Clean Your Computer Keyboard
• Tip #16: High-Speed Internet Access: Which Type is Right for You?
• Tip #17: Internet Connection Security Basics
• Tip #18: Types of Networks
• Tip #19 :Wireless Network Security Basics
• Tip #20: Power Cycling: When to Turn Your Computer Off
• Tip #21: How to Use a Digital Multimeter to Check Your Computer's Power Supply
• Tip #22: Building Your Own Computer: Start By Deciding What to Build
• Tip #23: Building Your Own Computer: 16 Steps for Powering on Your System for the First Time
• Tip #24: A Checklist of PC Maintenance Hand Tools
• Tip #25: Top 10 PC Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions