Cnet Do It Yourself Pc Upgrade Projects

Supercharge and customize your PC Now you can get the most out of your PC with the fun and practical projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to exploit the media, communications, networking, and security features of your PC. You'll also find out how to add powerful hardware and software, improve performance, and expand your computer's capabilities. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, clear step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of helpful photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself PC Upgrade Projects, you'll be able to take your PC to peak performance--and beyond. Transform your PC into a video phone Add two or more extra monitors so you can see all your work at once Set up your PC as a recording studio Create a permanent wireless network or a temporary one Back up your data safely--and restore it Digitize your paper documents for safekeeping Secure your secrets in a virtual locker And much more

Set up a high-speed home network Network the computers and peripheral devices in your home or small office with the fun and practical projects packed inside this hands-on guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to create a wired or wireless network so you can share files, printers, and other resources. You'll also learn to set up a server and secure and expand your network. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. CNET Do-It-Yourself Home Networking Projects takes you from beginning through advanced tasks with ease! Control other PCs remotely Share network storage without a server Set up a webcam server Enable and share a cellular data connection Watch live TV from anywhere via a Sling Media bridge Integrate IM and VoIP applications into your network Run your own PC weather station Connect TiVo to your home network

Take Windows Vista to new horizons Now you can get the most out of Microsoft's revolutionary new operating system with the practical and entertaining projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to do all kinds of cool things with Windows Vista, like create CDs and DVDs, set up a virtual meeting room, improve your PC's performance, solve home networking problems, recover lost files, and more. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself Windows Vista Projects, you'll reach new levels of fun and productivity. Create a custom Windows Sidebar Watch TV on your PC and record your favorite shows Enable speech recognition Create your own movie and burn it to a DVD Synchronize your PC with other computers and devices Schedule automatic backups for your data Turn your PC into a GPS device And much more

Trick out your laptop Take your laptop to the limit with the fun and practical projects packed inside this easy-to-use guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to do all sorts of resourceful things with your laptop, like use it as a car stereo, broadcast a podcast, navigate a road trip, and more. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself Laptop Projects, you'll discover that you can get more out of your laptop than ever before. Build a wireless network Transfer vinyl or cassette tapes to CD Make free phone calls at home and on the road Watch TV on your laptop and record your favorite shows Set up a centralized home security system Squeeze more life out of your battery Upgrade your memory, hard drive, and processor And much more

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Discover the hidden magic of your Mac Maximize the power of your Mac with the useful and entertaining projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to do all kinds of cool things with your Mac, like convert VHS movies into digital format, control your Mac with your voice, set up a PC-friendly Mac network, and more. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself Mac Projects, you'll discover that your Mac has much more to offer than you ever imagined. Set up videoconferencing via your webcam Create a live radio broadcast, a podcast, or a vodcast Connect to a Windows PC remotely Send and receive SMS messages to and from cell phones Turn your Mac into a jukebox and stream music wirelessly Create a multimedia DVD Convert any video content to iPod video format And much more

Offers computer, gadget, and software users innovative projects to help get more enjoyment and productivity out of the latest high-tech products.

Take Windows Vista to new horizons Now you can get the most out of Microsoft's revolutionary new operating system with the practical and entertaining projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to do all kinds of cool things with Windows Vista, like create CDs and DVDs, set up a virtual meeting room, improve your PC's performance, solve home networking problems, recover lost files, and more. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself Windows Vista Projects, you'll reach new levels of fun and productivity. Create a custom Windows Sidebar Watch TV on your PC and record your favorite shows Enable speech recognition Create your own movie and burn it to a DVD Synchronize your PC with other computers and devices Schedule automatic backups for your data Turn your PC into a GPS device And much more

Presents an illustrated A-Z encyclopedia containing approximately 600 entries on computer and technology related topics.