Upgrading & Fixing PCs for Dummies

Buying a PC is only the first step in a long-term relationship. After the honeymoon period, you may find your computer lacking in memory, seeming not as fast as it used to, and falling short in multimedia and online capabilities. Fortunately, Upgrading & Fixing PCs For Dummies®, 3rd Edition -- now completely updated with information on the latest technologies and products available -- is here to bring new life to the marriage. In this comprehensive, hands-on guide, bestselling author Andy Rathbone explains in plain English how to Figure out what's broken -- and fix it Install more RAM (memory) so that you can run larger applications and more applications at one time Upgrade to Windows 95 and surf the Internet easier than ever before Swap out your CPU chip for a newer, faster model Add a video or sound card or another hard disk with no hassles Decide whether upgrading is worth it