Go Offline for Hardware Help
The Internet is great for finding answers to hardware questions, but sifting through Web sites looking for trustworthy advice can take a lot of time. (Unless, of course, you go straight to PCWorld.com.) Sometimes the fastest way to get answers is the old-fashioned way: with a good reference book. Here are two of the best.
Upgrading and Repairing PCs by Scott Mueller ($60) is the classic book covering everything you need to know about the PC and quite a bit you likely don't know. If you're looking for an all-around reference, this title's breadth and depth are unbeatable ( www.quepublishing.com).
PC Hardware in a Nutshell by Barbara Fritchman Thompson and Robert Bruce Thompson ($40) is a well-written, practical guide to buying and using PCs. It's loaded with real-world advice presented in a concise style that clearly delivers just the information you want, without your having to hunt for it ( www.oreilly.com).
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