CNET Do-It-Yourself PC Upgrade Projects

Offers advice on improving PC speed and performance. This book helps you learn to replace essential hardware components and accomplish projects such as transforming a PC into a VoIP phone or video-conferencing tool and controlling the home from the PC.

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Supercharge and customize your PC

Now you can get the most out of your PC with the fun and practical projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to exploit the media, communications, networking, and security features of your PC. You'll also find out how to add powerful hardware and software, improve performance, and expand your computer's capabilities.

Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, clear step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of helpful photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself PC Upgrade Projects, you'll be able to take your PC to peak performance--and beyond.



Transform your PC into a video phone

Add two or more extra monitors so you can see all your work at once

Set up your PC as a recording studio

Create a permanent wireless network or a temporary one

Back up your data safely--and restore it

Digitize your paper documents for safekeeping

Secure your secrets in a virtual locker

And much more