TAILIEUCHUNG - Simple Computer Tune-up: Speed Up Your PC- P41

Simple Computer Tune-up: Speed Up Your PC- P41: As more and more software becomes available and computers increase in complexity, problems with performance are cer- tain to arise. If your PC is misbehaving, don’t let it ruin your book explains how to make the best out of your PC by using PC Pitstop Optimize, which cures many PC “sicknesses” with- out the need for upgrading or replacing your existing PC. | 14 INSTALLING PERIPHERALS Half the fun of using a computer comes from its accessories usually referred to as peripherals such as printers scanners and digital cameras. In case you decided to upgrade your PC after using CA s PC Pitstop Optimize this chapter is here to explain how to install and set up common peripherals and provides fixes for problems you might run into. Use Newer Gadgets on Older PCs To make a modern peripheral work on an outdated version of Windows such as 98 or ME you need to install small pieces of software called drivers that tell Windows how to interact with the device. Usually all peripherals come with an installation CD-ROM containing the proper drivers but if you have lost this CD or never received it which often happens when you buy a used peripheral from a place like eBay you will need to download the drivers. 1. Open your web browser and visit the manufacturer s website. 2. Find the section of the site either labeled Support or Downloads and search for information about drivers. 184 Part III Bonus Material 3. You probably will need to know the make and model of your product so you may need to look on its exterior for that information . 4. Find the drivers that are designed to work with your version of Windows. Usually the downloads will come in the form of an executable program. If so download the executable to a folder on your computer that you can easily locate. 5. Double-click the executable to begin the installation of the drivers. 6. Try connecting your product again. Add a Surge Protector Did you know it is dangerous to plug your computer or other gadgets directly into an electrical outlet A thunderstorm or power surge can send intense bursts of electricity racing through the power lines in your home or office. These bursts can travel into your computer and fry it or even worse they can cause your computer to catch fire which in turn could ignite the rest of your building. To prevent this from happening use a device known as a .

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