Build Your Computer Career on a Solid Foundation Whether you"re setting out to earn your A+ certification or just want to know more about how a PC works, A+ JumpStart: PC Hardware and Operating Systems Basics is the place to start. Inside, an experienced PC technician and author demystifies every aspect of PC technology, giving you a firm footing from which you can work towards and realize your goals. Coverage includes: * PC safety and preventive maintenance * Motherboard selection and setup * CPU and memory types * How video cards and monitors work * Setting up hard drives * Selecting and configuring expansion boards * Electricity basics * Selecting, installing, and troubleshooting printers * Selecting and setting up network components * Configuring Windows for network file and printer sharing * Device resource management in Windows * Troubleshooting Windows * Setting up Internet connections