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1 - Installing Python
Invent Your Own
Computer Games with Python
2nd Edition
Al ... 2009, 2010 by Albert Sweigart
Some Rights Reserved. " ;Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python& quot; (" ;Invent
with Python& quot;) is licensed under...
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Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies
Services tab, System Configuration
utility, 87, 257–258
settings, restoring computer
choosing problem solving utility,
267
Last Known Good ... messages and
know what to do
• Maintain your computer to help
prevent future difficulties
• Recognize when you need to call
for help
Fix Your Own Computer
For Seniors
Making E...
... 28
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Get Grounded 30
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Open the Computer s Case 32
➟
Find Out What Makes
Your Computer Think 36
➟
See Where Your Computer
Stores Your Stuff 38
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Tour the Computer s
Infrastructure 41
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Chapter
Please ... best sound from your computer, you
should use speakers that have their own amplifier.
➟
Microphone: A computer s microphone (usually
built in) allows you to chime...
...
with any problem, even if it’s related to hardware or
software that you add on your own or to the operat-
ing system.
➟
Computer repair services: I’m more than a little
wary of dealing with ... up on your screen, asking for permission to give
this person access to your computer. Click Yes to start the
Remote Assistance session.
7.
The expert will ask to take control of...
... adapter in your system. With
your only video adapter disabled, you wouldn’t be
able to view your computer s data.
• Uninstall: Choose this option to remove the exist-
ing driver without installing ... the
proper image, you know to concentrate your attention on
your computer.
4.
If your monitor uses a cable that detaches at both ends,
swap it with a substitute for a se...
... your workspace, assemble your tools, and ground
yourself properly (see Chapter 2).
If you’re replacing your boot drive, make sure to back
up any data that you want to save and install on your ...
module. It needs to line up with a matching pin or key in
the DIMM slot on your motherboard (see Figure 10-3).
The location of the notch depends on the type of module
your comput...
... the Computer/ My
Computer window or in Device Manager, it’s not com-
municating with the computer. Recheck all cables.
7.
If the drive still doesn’t respond or appear in the My
Computer/ Computer ... utility
provided with the operating system. In most instances,
you turn off your computer, place the Windows DVD in
your CD/DVD drive, and then turn the computer on
again. Th...
... the keyboard is nice and dry, reattach it to your
computer.
You can plug in a USB keyboard while the computer
is on. If your mouse is an older model with a PS/2
connector, reattach it before ... Windows disc
with the systems they ship. If you didn’t receive a
Windows disc with your computer, the maker may
have placed a recovery utility in a separate partition
on the co...
... diagnose — and
often fix — your computer s problems.
Start Your Computer in Safe Mode
1.
Remove any discs from the CD/DVD drive, if your PC
has one.
2.
Shut down your computer in one of the ... troubleshoot your system. (Interestingly,
Microsoft’s help-desk technicians may use the same tools
to help you uncover and repair a problem with your
computer. )
You can ex...