Computers need to be looked after, but technical support can be expensive. You probably feel that you could fix them yourself if only you had access to a technician's reference -- straightforward repair and support information.

Computers need to be looked after, but technical support can be expensive. You probably feel that you could fix them yourself if only you had access to a technician's reference -- straightforward repair and support information. 'The A+ Reference Book' is a leading first-hand technical reference book presented on CD-ROM for easy access and storage. Provides you with over 2000 pages of useful computer information and instruction covering topics on:

• Secret BIOS settings
• over 6600 hard drives
• over 700 motherboards
• Expansion Cards (NICs, HD controllers, etc)
• Memory (the 6 types used by a PC)
• FCC
• IDs
• CPUs
• DOS
• Windows
• Linux
• Netware
• Networking
• Communications
• A+ Hardware, N+, CNE and MCSE study notes

'The A+ Reference Book' is an important IT reference investment, giving you knowledgeable advice and instruction on PC repair and upgrading, IT Training and A+ Hardware Certification.

Well known author, Phil Croucher, publishes numerous technical newsletters and support reference books. His publications are the result of several years' experience of freelance network management, system building and repairs, being A+, N+ and Netware certified. He has been involved with computing since 1986, starting off with a variation of Acorn's BBC computer, the Torch, using its own version of CP/M, called CPN. From there he has fond memories of the Sirius and the Macintosh, but has mostly been involved with IBM compatibles of all shapes and sizes. He has been a regular guest on AM1290's Saturday morning computer chat show, Experts On Call, and has written several columns for UK's Computer Shopper, PC Plus and Pilot magazines.