Includes index.

Pt. 1. Personal computers. Processing information: inside the PC -- Storing information: disks, discs, and flash -- Getting information in: input -- Getting information out: output -- Pt. 2. Windows and file management. Working with Windows -- Working with files -- Pt. Buying and using a PC. Buying issues and considerations -- What and where to buy -- Supplies, services, and accessories -- Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting -- Pt. 4. The Internet. Internet basics: going online -- Internet applications: cruising the Internet -- Internet security: protecting your PC -- Pt. 5. What you can do on a PC. Building a software portfolio -- Personal computing applications galore -- Working with digital media -- PC-based gaming -- Pt. 6. At home: networking and telecommuting. Building a home network -- Working|home.

All age.