Upgrading & Repairing

• Upgrading and Repairing PCs Tip #25: Top 12 PC Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions
• Aug 10, 2015

In this excerpt from the 22nd edition of Scott Mueller's Upgrading and Repairing PCs, Scott lists some of the most frequently asked troubleshooting questions he receives, along with the solutions that typically address them.

• Upgrading and Repairing PCs Tip #24: A Checklist of PC Maintenance Hand Tools
• Aug 7, 2015

In this excerpt from the 22nd edition of Scott Mueller's Upgrading and Repairing PCs, you'll learn about the tools required to assemble a kit that is capable of performing basic, board-level service on PC systems.

• Upgrading and Repairing PCs Tip #23: Building Your Own Computer: 16 Steps for Powering on Your System for the First Time
• Aug 6, 2015

So you've built your computer, but now will it work? In this excerpt from the 22nd edition of Scott Mueller's Upgrading and Repairing PCs, Scott walks you through 16 steps to powering on your new system.

• Upgrading and Repairing PCs Tip #22: Building Your Own Computer: Start By Deciding What to Build
• Aug 5, 2015

According to the CompTIA A+ Certification 2012 exam objectives, there are at least eight types of custom configurations for PCs. In this excerpt from the 22nd edition of Scott Mueller's Upgrading and Repairing PCs, Scott looks at these as a guide to help you select the appropriate components for your custom PC build.