2. Setting Up and Using Different Types of Computers

Chapter 1, “How Personal Computers Work,” provided the essential background information you need to understand how your computer system works. With that information in hand, it’s now time to connect all the various pieces and parts of your computer system—and get your PC up and running!

Before You Get Started

Whatever type of computer you have, it’s important to prepare the space where you’ll put it. Obviously, the space has to be big enough to hold all the components—though you don’t have to keep all ...

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