McGraw-Hill encyclopedia of personal computing

A valuable resource for anyone who uses a PC, this hefty, well-illustrated reference defines hundreds of terms associated with the ownership, use, and upkeep of personal computers. Editor-in-chief Stan Gibilisco has compiled more than 1200 concise, easy-to-read articles covering virtually every aspect of computing. All of the articles are arranged in alphabetical order and are extensively cross-referenced, making it simple to locate related topics quickly. Each article is brief - typically about 500 to 750 words in length. Numerous drawings, photographs, and charts illustrate many points made in the text. Written for the layperson, but comprehensive enough to be of value to the computer-literate, this practical encyclopedia includes a wealth of background information and real-life applications for most of the terms presented.