Provides all the practical details for customising your PCLearn about the main types of case modding components Suitable for all user levels Why not turn that anonymous grey tower that is the heart of your computer system into a source of visual wonderment & fascination. To start you need to change the case or some case panels for ones that are transparent. This will then allow the inside of your computer & its working parts to be clearly visible. There are now numerous accessories that are relatively inexpensive & freely available for those wishing to customise their PC with added colour & light. Cables & fans can be made to glow interior lights can be added & it can all be seen to good effect through the transparent case. Exterior lighting & many other attractive accessories may also be fitted. This in essence is Case Modding or PC Customising as it is sometimes called & this book provides all the practical details you need for using the main types of case modding components including
- Electro luminescent EL go-faster stripes
- Internal lighting units
- Fancy EL panels
- Data cables with built-in lighting
- Data cables that glow with the aid of black light from an ultraviolet UV tube
- Digital display panels
- LED case & heatsink fans
- Coloured power supply covers







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Many actions carried out on a PC have keyboard shortcuts attached to them. These are especially useful for people who are more used to the keyboard than to a mouse. For touch typists they are essential. But anyone who takes the trouble to learn these shortcuts will find they can work far faster & more efficiently than using just menu systems or toolbar buttons. This book describes the keyboard shortcuts for
- Microsoft Windows XP & its accessories Windows Media Player 9 Internet Explorer 6 Outlook 2003 & Outlook Express 6 Microsoft Office 2003 Word XP & 2003 Excel 2003 Access 2003 Publisher 2003 Power Point 2003 Front Page 2003 Microsoft Works Suite 2004 & Works 7.0 Paint Shop Pro 8 Adobe Reader 6 Adobe Acrobat 6 Although the shortcuts listed are for the latest versions of these programs many will work with older versions. With a little trial & error this book will be useful to anyone using almost any versions of the above software. This book is meant for any PC user from beginners to experts. We do not suggest that you sit down & read the book from cover to cover just dip in wherever you want. Each chapter covers the shortcuts of a particular application & when using that application it makes a very useful desktop companion. A glossary of computer terms is also included.
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Test various parts of the system Diagnose a wide range of faults Check cables & connections Deal with the BIOSReplace such parts as disk drives memory modules & even motherboards Carry out any necessary configuration or reconfiguration Re-install the Windows operating system Carry out routine maintenance & much much more besides Repairing a faulty PC is not such a daunting prospect as you may think. Diagnosing some faults can be very straightforward while other faults may be less obvious. However if you are of a reasonably practical disposition have some knowledge of PCs & take a logical approach then with the help of this book many faults can be identified & then rectified quickly & easily. The modular construction of PCs make them relatively easy to service as invariably the repair only means replacing a faulty part rather than trying to repair it. Most replacement components for PCs are readily available & usually require no more than a screwdriver or small spanner to fit. An invaluable tool for all computer users as you never know when disaster may strike & you need to get your PC working. Much frustration & waiting time could be saved rather than having to rely on help lines. ...

If you want to successfully create your own computer network then this book tells you how Design the network & choose the right Wi-Fi equipment Share files & folders Share an Internet connection Share printers Getting everything working for optimum performance Many homes & small businesses now have more than one computer that could be a mixture of desktop & laptop or just one type of machine. Using the built-in facilities of Windows & some low-cost hardware it is possible to join individual PCs into an effective network but you have to put up with the hassle of installing the hardware & the inconvenience of all the extra connecting cables. Fortunately the development of wireless networking equipment or Wi-Fi as it has become known now gives you the advantage of networking without any of these problems. You can easily share music files across the network use all your PCs with a single Internet connection printout documents on a laptop using the office printer surf the Internet while relaxing in the garden & much more besides. Like any new technology it may appear at first to be a little confusing but with the help of this book you should be able to master this new & exciting aspect of computing. ...

USB Type A port x 1 Earphone jack x 1 green Speakerphone jack x 1 green Microphone jack x 1 pink Switch for earphone or speaker output A modern convenient & compact device for PC users. No need to get down on your knee climb under your desk to plug the microphone speaker USB (Universal Serial Bus) port & more in. Easy plug links USB (Universal Serial Bus) & sound card inputs from the back of the PC to the front for easy reach. There are audio in audio out & a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port provided on the Easy Plug. A convenient switch on the top of the unit lets you select between speakers & earphones without you having to swap cables. ...