The Winn Rosch hardware bible

From the Publisher: Updated and revised edition of a bestseller, this comprehensive tome provides the most up-to-date information on the latest developments in PC technology. Written by industry expert, Winn Rosch, this guide covers everything users need to know about PC components and peripherals-from purchasing, setting up, and repairing a computer system to explaining technology and upgrading information. Using an easy-to-understand, well-written style, this is an invaluable resource of information! Saves users time and money by helping them make the right decisions when purchasing a computer Explores mass storage, the display system, printers, networking, plug and play, memory types, input devices, parallel and serial ports, modems, IRDA, and more Provides jargon-free explanations of PC design and technology