Tips to Consider before Building or Purchasing a Computer System

by James T. Schneider Are you looking to purchase a new computer or upgrade your current system? James T. Schneider offers Tips to Consider before Building or Purchasing a Computer System to help consumers determine their needs and how to meet them in an efficient system, without being taken by computer retailers and so-called experts. Learn the basics of how CPUs, motherboards, and hard drives are complemented by operating systems, sound and video cards; decide which printer, monitor, scanner, and media devices are best for you; and realize the importance of power backups, cooling systems, and protective software that keeps your system running smoothly. Tips to Consider before Building or Purchasing a Computer System is a comprehensive tool for anyone looking to learn more about computer technology. ABOUT THE AUTHOR After working for twenty-six years in the chemical industry, James T. Schneider is now the Vice President of Starlight Computers, LLC. He holds a private pilots license and eight U.S. patents relating to chemical processes, chemistries, and equipment design. A native of Trenton, New Jersey, Schneider and his family now live in Columbus, Ohio, where he is a member of the Tailspinners of Central Ohio and the Handyman Club of America. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking, remote control aircraft, mechanics, and computer fabrication. (2005, paperback, 62 pages)