16. Managing Hardware

What You’ll Do

Understand Plug and Play Hardware

View Hardware Devices

Install Hardware Devices

View System Hardware Settings

Change Windows Update Driver Settings

Change Mouse Settings

Change Keyboard Settings

Change Phone Dialing Options

Change Modem Options

Manage Color

Add a Secondary Monitor

Remove Hardware Devices

Remove Plug and Play Hardware

Troubleshoot Computer Problems

 

Introduction

A hardware device is any physical device that you plug into and is controlled by your computer. This device can be a network or modem card that you install inside your computer. It can be a printer or a scanner that you plug into the outside of the computer. When you plug or insert a hardware device into the appropriate port or expansion ...

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