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Written in an easy to understand style, this book will enable you to build the ultimate gaming computer. All the components are looked at from a gaming perspective so you can tailor the build to suit the types of games you play. It starts with buying advice so you know what to buy and from where. Then it looks at every component, explaining what they do and examining the important specifications, to make sure you buy the right ones for your purpose. Also important are the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, and game controllers. These are a step up from the peripherals used in standard desktop PCs and getting the right ones will enhance your gameplay enormously. Everything you need to know about these devices is explained. The assembly stage is made as clear as possible with the use of pictures and step-by-step instructions. This is followed by a guide on how to install Windows and set up the system by installing hardware drivers and changing settings in the UEFI BIOS. Should you have any problems, the book explains the most commonly experienced faults and how to fix them. A detailed overclocking guide is provided that will enable you to get the best possible performance from the CPU, graphics card and system memory. Also examined are the latest technologies, such as Virtual Reality and Ray Tracing, with advice on how to take advantage of them. These days, the Internet is a huge part of gaming and the book finishes by highlighting some online resources that gamers will find invaluable.

This book has been written specifically for the older reader who may struggle to get to grips with the iPad. Jargon and computer-speak are kept to the minimum and explanations and descriptions are as straightforward as possible.We explain all the iPad’s functions, including the Internet, email, messaging and social networking, photography & video, and leisure activities such as reading, music and watching movies. You will learn how to operate your iPad, set it up to suit your personality and needs, and keep it running smoothly and securely. We guarantee that, whatever your initial level of expertise, by the time you have  finished reading the book, you will be using your iPad like a pro. Quite simply, it tells you everything you need to know about this incredibly useful device.

Meet Windows 10. Fast, functional and truly dual-purpose, Microsoft’s new operating system works as well on smartphones and tablets as it does on a desktop computer – just what Windows 8 was supposed to do but didn’t!Windows 10 is built from the ground up for a world in which mobile and cloud computing are key. Microsoft’s OneDrive online storage facility, which is an integral feature in Windows 10, helps to make this reality.With a raft of new features that include the welcome return of the Start menu, the Cortana personal assistant, the Edge web browser, virtual desktops, Action Center, and universal apps, to name just some; Windows 10 is shaping up to be the best operating system currently on the market. In The Inside Guide to Windows 10, we explain how it all works and show how you can get the best out of Windows 10.