PC Insight by IGC

PC Insight is a great learning tool for understanding more about the personal computer. The program is designed to give insight into how computers and software work. This product provides a detailed introduction into personal computing-- ideal for computer training. Take a joyride on the information superhighway! This new program, the latest in the Insight Reference Series, covers everything from thre basics of computing to the structure of microchips and program flow. Want to know about virtual memory, disk caching, or the dreaded PIF editor? PC Insight has the answers you need in an easy to use database. A few of the topics covered in depth include: "Getting Street Wise" a starter course in PC street knowledge, including sections on: the dangers of (and ways to avoid) computer viruses, backing up your data, cleaning your PC, the differences between memory and disk space, definitions of terms like 'bits' and 'bytes', tips on buying via mail order, understanding your warranty, plus sections on neural networks, artificial intelligence, expert systems, and more! "PC Do's & Don'ts" a section that describes many of the common pitfalls of computing that can be easily avoided, and prevention measures regarding: system start-up, hard disks, PC maintenance, keyboards, monitors, floppy disks, printers, modems, DOS commands, windows usage, software, multimedia, and more! "DOS Errors Explained" a HUGE selection of DOS error messages, complete with advice on what to do when they appear, how to make them go away, which ones to ignore, which ones to worry about, and why! "Tips & Tricks" a section that gives inside information on using : floppy disks, windows, DOS, troubleshooting your PC, and much more! "Healthy Computing (Ergonomics)" a section that can help you to learn what is necessary to use your computer at length, without getting "carpal tunnel syndrome" and other less known PC-caused problems. There are sections on: posture, ergonomic keyboards, monitor radiation emissions, green computing and more! "Getting On The Information Superhighway" a road map of the Information Superhighway, with extensive information on how to access On-line Information Services like: CompuServe, Prodigy, The Internet, America On- Line, bibliographic retrieval services, Dow Jones News/Retrieval, GEnie, and more! "Crash Course In Computer History" a section describing the history of technological developments through history, culminating in today's PCs. The topics in this section cover the fascinating evolution of computing concepts, from the ancient history of the computer to today's Pentium machine and the Power PC. "Buyers' Tips" a complete discussion on the pro's and con's, perils and pitfalls, steals and deals in the PC shoppers' market, including sections on buying: PCs, modems, sound cards, CD-ROM drives, mice and trackballs, tape backup drives, printers, hard drives, memory (SIMMs), floppy disks, monitors, video cards, software, and more! PC Insight walks you through the vast jungle of PC Jargon, and helps you make the right decisions. "Installing New Stuff" a thorough set of discussions about the proper way to install and/or upgrade: modems, sound cards, CD-ROM drives, locators, tape backup drives, printers and plotters, hard drives, memory, floppy disks, monitors, video cards, software, and more! PC Insight makes it easy to know when you are ready to do it yourself, and when to get help. (Sorry, pocket protector not included.)