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LAPTOP AND PORTABLE COMPUTER BOOKS
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August 1992 edition of PC Magazine. Comprehensive laptop and
portable computer edition. Available at most public libraries. A
classic, MASSIVE edition providing laptop purchasing tips,
detailed reviews concerning specific portable computers and a
surprising amount of software information for laptop users. Also
contains a guide of useful travel tips and secrets from the
magazine editors who use laptops daily at work.
The Complete Laptop Computer Guide by David H. Rothman.
Everything from equipment you can buy at Radio Shack so you can
hook your laptop into hotel telephone networks to the
eccentricities of using a laptop computer in Egypt. This one is
the best guide if you want to know about using modems and
telecommunications with a laptop under ANY travel conditions
ANYWHERE on planet earth!
On the Road. The portable Computing Bible, by Jim Seymour.
Detailed laptop and portable use guide. Clever tips and tricks
the manufacturer forgot to put in your insturction manual!
Jim has been a writer for PC Magazine for years and shares some
surprising information for laptop users and buyers. Tips and
tricks from a laptop guru who uses a laptop daily.
The Complete Laptop Computer Guide: How to Choose and Get the
Most Out of Your Portable PC or Mac, by David H. Rothman.
384 pages. Large and quite detailed. Covers both hardware and
software resources for portable computer users.
The Little Laptop Book, by Steve Cummings. Peachpit Press. 186
pages. How to use, buy and travel with laptops. Extensive
software recommendation and research is offered. Clever ideas
not seen in other books.
PC Magazine Guide to Notebook and Laptop Computers, by Bob
Howard. Hundreds of productivity tips, purchasing suggestions
and a disk of shareware and public domain software round out
this comprehensive book. The disk alone is worth the price of
the book since the software is especially tuned for laptops.
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WINDOWS
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There are dozens of books out there about Microsoft Windows, but
for my money the best collection of articles and tips ever
published on using Windows is at your local library: obtain a
back issue of PC/Computing Magazine, November 1992. Over 174
pages of Windows power tips that even the most jaded computer
guru will find amazing. The best coverage of Windows ever done
in any publication.
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GENERAL INTEREST BOOKS
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Understanding Computers (multiple volume series) By editors of
Time-Life Books. 1985. Reader information service, 541 North
Fairbanks Court, Chicago, Ill 60611. Found in most libraries,
this multiple volume set of lavishly illustrated computer guides
covers topics such as computer security, data input,
programming, computer history, new technology and other topics.
Managing Your Hard Disk. Don Berliner. 1988 Que Publishing.
Topics include installing and formatting a hard disk, learning
about subdirectories, backup methods plus many tips, tricks and
traps in using the all essential hard drive in your PC.
Next, the popular "Build Your Own...And Save A Bundle" series:
Build Your Own IBM Compatible and Save A Bundle
Upgrade Your Computer And Save A Bundle
Build Your Own 80286 And Save A Bundle
Build Your Own 80386 And Save A Bundle
Build Your Own 80486 And Save A Bundle
Above books by Aubrey Pilgrim. TAB-McGraw-Hill Publishing. Order
via toll free telephone number 1-800-765-1714. This series of
books features detailed photos, notes, diagrams and PLAIN ENGLISH
instructions on how to assemble or upgrade a complete computer
system. Save hundreds of dollars on equipment. Over 200,000
copies sold of this popular series. Incidentally, you can obtain
a free catalog listing the TAB-McGraw-Hill computer books by
calling 1-800-822-8138.
The Printer Bible. Scott Foerster, Que Corporation, 1990. This
is by far the biggest and best book ever written on using ANY
type of printer effectively. How to fully use, buy, maintain,
upgrade everything from the humble dot matrix printer to the
flashiest laser. Contains a thorough review of printer
technology, comprehensive charts, installation tips, postscript,
ribbons, ink technology!
Using 123. 1989 Que Publishing. With over one million copies
sold, this is the number one choice in Lotus 123 guides.
Includes basics of command structure, installation, spreadsheet
template examples, graphing, traps and techniques for advanced
use, menu structure, effective macro use and much more. 837
pages.
Dvorak's Guide to PC Telecommunications. John Dvorak and Nick
Anis. 1990 McGraw-Hill. At over 1037 pages this is the essential
book for those interested in learning about modems, bulletin
board systems, E-Mail, Compuserve or anything related to
computers and telecommunications. Contains two disks with useful
programs such as Telix, CED, Shez, PKZip, Modem Tutor, and
others which compliment the text section of the book. Appendix
sections include the Hayes AT command set and hundreds of BBS
telephone numbers plus discount coupons for products and
services.
The Joy of Computer Communications. William Cook. 1984 Dell
Publishing.
Inc. Magazine's Databasics: Your Guide to Online Business
Information. 1986. Garland Publishing.
The Complete Handbook of Personal Computer Communications:
Everything you need to go online with the world. Alfred
Glossbrenner. 1987 St Martin's Press.
The PC Configuration Handbook. John Woram. 1991 Bantam Computer
Books. The total guide to troubleshooting hardware related
problems. A 768 page resource rich with notes on tests such as
configuration of laser printers and other hardware setup needs.
The Winn Rosch Hardware Bible. Winn L. Rosch. 1991 Brady Computer
Books. A hands on approach to repairing and troubleshooting PC
problems. Including printers, memory, keyboards, software
settings and more. 628 pages.
The Laserjet Handbook. Steven Bennett. 1991 Brady computer
Books. 518 pages with a utility diskette for information on the
care and feeding of the HP Laserjet printer.
Using PFS: First Choice. George Omura. 1988 Sybex. A thorough
beginners guide to mastering the First Choice integrated program
which is popular with those needing a single program which
contains a word processor, spreadsheet, database, report
generator, graphics and telecommunications package.
Using Wordstar. Steve Ditlea. 1988 Que. Wordstar users will
delight in over 600 pages of tips on this classic word
processing package. Covers installation, editing, printing,
command structure, mail-merging techniques, spell-checking,
macros and much more. Also includes tips on using this classic
word processor with other packages such as 123 and PC-Outline.
Recommeded Wordperfect Resources:
Wordperfect 5.1 Tips, Tricks and Traps. Charles Stewart III
Wordperfect 5.1 made Easy. Mella Mincberg
Wordperfect 5.1: The Complete Reference. Karen Acerson
Wordperfect 5.1 Macros and Templates. Gordon McComb
Wordperfect Desktop Publishing in Style. Daniel Will-Harris
Wordperfect 5.0 Instant Reference. Greg Harvey
Computer Viruses, Worms, Data Diddlers, Killer Programs and
other Threats to Your System. John McAfee and Colin Haynes. 1989
St Martins Press. Written by the chairman of the Computer Virus
Industry Association, this book presents a chillingly detailed
look at viruses. Includes actual programming code for two virus
samples as well as detailed reviews of software protection
programs, computer security methods and historical anecdotes
about virus infections in corporate and university settings.
Computer Viruses. Ralph Roberts. 1988 Chilton Books. Discusses
many known viruses, how they work, telephone and sources for
help and virus antidotes.
IBM XT Clone Buyers Guide and Handbook
IBM AT Clone Buyers Guide and Handbook
386 Buyers Guide and Handbook
By Edwin Rutsch. 1988. Modular Information Systems. This trilogy
of books cover computers of all major categories in the IBM clone
world. Buy an edition which is six months or less old; frequent
updates are common. Back issues of PC Magazine also review
computers and recommend "editor's choices" and best buys in most
classes of IBM clone computers.
Dr. File Finder's Guide to Shareware by Michael Callahan and
Nick Anis. ISBN: 0-07-881646-7. A book and disk package teaching
you how to find and use the best in shareware. Learn about disk
vendors, computer club sources, the best shareware in 20
categories. Includes such popular programs as Qmodem, Dos line
editor, Anarkey, MackMail and more. Two additional disks
available upon submission of a postcard contained in the book.
Writing & Marketing Shareware - a book and companion cassette
tape by Steve Hudgik, HomeCraft, P.O. Box 974, Tualatin, OR
97062. Tel 503/692-3732. The best book in the industry for
learning about programming, designing and MARKETING shareware
for maximum financial return. Shows you how to become a
successful shareware author who develops WINNING shareware for
maximum income. Includes mailing list of distributors, equipment
suppliers, service providers, how to design your shareware and
more!
$hareware Marketing $ystem. Two disk set containing tutorials
and quarterly marketing newsletter for shareware authors plus
dBase format mailing list on disk of over 4,000 addresses for
industry contacts: computer clubs, disk vendors, magazine writers
and more who use, distribute or review shareware. The mailing
list on disk is ready to import into many database software
packages and print mailing labels directly. By Jim Hood, the
author of THIS tutorial! POB 1506, Mercer Island, WA 98040.
206/236-0470.
Alfred Glossbrenner's Master Guide to Free Software and
Shareware, c/o FireCrystal Communications, 699 River Rd,
Yardley, PA 19067. One of the largest and most respected guides
to shareware in the industry. Editor is a contributor to
computer industry magazines.
Tips and Techniques for Using Low-Cost and Public Domain
Software. John Gliedman. 1988. McGraw-Hill. A thorough guide to
low cost, effective shareware and public domain programs
including RAM disks, word processors, batch file systems, hard
disk managers, tutorials and other topics.
Fire in the Valley, Paul Freiberger and Michael Swaine, Berkeley
California, Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 1984. The classic pre-history
of the early days of personal computers. Colorful, animated and
witty discussion about the makers of the personal computer
revolution.
Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution, Steven Levy, New
York: Doubleday, 1984. A fascinating look at the early computer
hacker culture in the days at MIT. A great book to curl up with
on a long rainy weekend!
The Joy of Computers, Peter Laurie, London: Hutchinson, 1983.
The Computer Glossary, Alan Freedman, 1989, AMACOM. Find out
exactly what determines the difference between a pixel and a
TSR. Thousands of terms explained in a savvy and witty manner.
The Elements of Style, William Strunk and EB White, 1979,
Macmillan. This little book is a classic for writers and
communicators alike. For those who aspire to write simply,
cleanly and well, the is the little book which should accompany
all word processing packages. Learning the precepts of this
book requires a lifetime of practice and reward you
with text which explains, delights and clarifies.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert Pirsig, 1977,
Bantam Books. Understanding how YOU fit in with computers means
understanding the philosophy and history of computers. A non-
technical look at using high technology to tinker effectively
and adapt to the pleasures of life in this electronic age.
History of Programming Languages, Richard Wexelblat, New York:
Academic Press, 1981.
The Elements of Spreadsheet Style, John Nevison, 1987, Brady
Books. The essentials of proper construction and use of
spreadsheets. Years later you can come back to the spreadsheet
you designed for a complex budget report and know WHAT and HOW
it works plus WHERE the formulas are. Packed with exceptional
techniques for using these marvelous number crunching programs.
Home Businesses Under $5000. Joyce Lain Kennedy. Sun Features
Inc. POB 368, Cardiff, CA 92007. (cost: $4.50). Everyone who
owns a computer wonders if there isn't a way to start their own
small business out of the den or garage and use the computer to
make money rather than punch a time clock for the boss. This 36
page booklet is a practical guide with tips for starting
everything from a mail list maintenance business to a pet
portrait business. $4.50 and a self stamped (75 cents) self-
addressed envelope.
Windows 3.0: A Self-Teaching Guide. Keith Weiskamp and Saul
Aguiar. 1991. Published by John Wiley and Sons. The ins and outs
of installing and running windows from the ground up for the
novice.
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DOS OPERATING SYSTEM BOOKS
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PC Magazine DOS Power tools, 1991, Bantam - includes 2 disks
with utilities. Probably the ultimate DOS book for those willing
to roll up both shirtsleeves and crawl under the hood for a
"nuts and bolts" understanding of the PC. Batch files, DOS,
DEBUG, the works! $40 but available at discount from many
bookstores. The disks of software utilities are worth the price
of the book. 1251 pages!
Running MS-DOS (2nd edition), Van Wolverton, 1985, Microsoft
Press
Quick Reference guide to MS-DOS, Van Wolverton, 1987, Microsoft
Press
Peter Norton's DOS Guide (rev. edition), Peter Norton, 1987,
Brady Books Also responsible for the essential software utility
toolkit of the same name, Peter Norton takes you on a friendly
and detailed tour of setting up shop and getting results
quickly.
Tricks of the MS-DOS Masters, John Angermeyer, 1987, Howard Sams
& Co.
MS-DOS Bible, Steven Simrin, 1985, Howard W. Sams and Company
(Division of Macmillan Inc. Publishers)
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COMPUTER MAGAZINES
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PC MAGAZINE (at most newstands) The preferred magazine for
businesses and serious hobbyists. This is the one to subscribe
to if you can afford the financial and time committment to only
ONE computer magazine. The best and most detailed equipment and
software reviews in the industry. Back issues at most libraries
are ESSENTIAL goldmines for beginner and advanced alike.
Software utilities published by PC Magazine and available
through most computer clubs and PC Magazine MagNet (modem
service) are instant classics.
SHAREWARE MAGAZINE. Published by PC-SIG, 1030-D East Duane
Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Voice telephone: 408/730-9291 FAX:
408/730-2107. Included with membership in PC-SIG, one of the
largest shareware disk distributors in the world. A bimonthly,
"light and lively" guide to the shareware market featuring
reviews and articles on the best and latest.
COMPUTER SHOPPER (at most newstands) A monthly review of mail
order and deep discount computer sources. The largest and most
detailed pc purchasing guide in existence. Contains updates on
new software, discount computer reviews, news articles, listings
of local computer clubs and mail order sources for shareware.
Page after page of mail order ads offer tremendous diversity and
equipment choice.
HOME OFFICE COMPUTING combines computers with topics and
techniques for working at home including equipment and software
reviews, new ideas for making money with a computer in a home
office environment, using a modem, money management for the work
at home computerist, new business ideas, time management,
interesting franchise ideas, and more. 730 Broadway, NY, NY
10003. 212/505-3580.
LOTUS MAGAZINE (circulation office: PO Box 9123, Cambridge, MA,
02139-9123, telephone (617) 494-1192) The ultimate spreadsheet
periodical. Back issues at some public libraries and many
university and college libraries are essential resources. The
spreadsheet is the ultimate number crunching engine as well as
an adequate database and even a poor man's word processor. Lotus
magazine shows you how to turbocharge your spreadsheet via
detailed and interesting examples.
PC RESOURCE MAGAZINE. No longer published, but back issues in
library archives are ESSENTIAL reading for computer beginners
and novices.
UNCLE HANKS SHAREWARE REVIEW Magazine is a Bi-Monthly collection
of reviews of some of the finest Shareware Programs available today.
A great little magazine discussing low cost quality shareware
programs for beginners and advanced computer users alike! For a
sample copy, send $1 to: Uncle Hank's Shareware, 8 Hendricks
Street, Easthampton, MA 01027.
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RECOMMENDED READING - EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE CATALOGS
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Below are listed several reputable software and hardware vendors
who provide interesting catalogs and reasonable service. This
does not suggest an endorsement, simply a resource with printed
catalogs which are of good educational value.
Selective Software Catalog (903 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz CA
95060)
Power Up Software Catalog, POB 7600, San Mateo, CA 94403-7600.
1-800-851-2917.
US Micro Inc 1-800-874-5505 or (206) 453-4046
CompuAdd Computer 1-800-627-1967 or 1-800-666-1872
Dell Computer 1-800-283-1290
Austin Computer 1-800-752-1577
Swan Computer 1-800-468-9044
Northgate Computer 1-800-548-1993
Zeos Computer 1-800-423-5891
PC-Brand 1-800-PC BRAND
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RECOMMENDED READING - SELECTED MAGAZINE ARTICLES
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55 Word Processors tested and evaluated, PC Magazine, February
29, 1988
Programming Languages, Lawrence Tesler, Scientific American,
September 1984.
Economy class accounting for small business. PC Magazine, April
10, 1990.
Advanced accounting packages evaluated and rated, PC Magazine,
September 15, 1987
Spreadsheet review, PC Magazine, April 24, 1988
Hard drive use and evaluations, PC Magazine, June 9, 1987
Best low end integrated packages including Microsoft Works, PC
Magazine, December 26, 1989
Printer evaluations and ratings, PC Magazine, November 10, 1987
Also covered in PC Magazine issues: October 31, 1988 & November
14, 1989
Basic programming language compilers, PC Magazine, October 31,
1989
Best utilities, backup systems, fax review, PC Magazine, June
23, 1987
Keyboards, mouse and other input devices, useful utilities, PC
Magazine, August 16, 1987
Project management programs, keyboard macro programs, 386 high
speed computers, disc diagnostic programs, PC Magazine,
September 29, 1987
Desktop publishing, spelling checkers PC Magazine, October 13,
1987
Spreadsheet reviews, backup software evaluation, PC Magazine,
October 27, 1987.
Hard drive cards - mail order drives, Low cost CAD packages, PC
Magazine December 8, 1987
The Excel spreadsheet from Microsoft, popup scratchpad/note-
takers PC Magazine, December 22, 1987
Best programs and hardware of 1989, PC Magazine, January 16,
1990
Databases, expanded memory, graphics packages, 80386 computers,
Personal Computing, January, 1988
Portable computers, worms, PC Magazine, March 29, 1988
Database package evaluation, Desktop publishing software, PC
Magazine April 12, 1988
Top charting and graphing packages, Projection screen systems,
integrated word processors, PC Magazine March 15, 1988
Evaluation of OS/2, Running a small business with personal
finance software, Personal Computing, February 1988
High speed modems, Personal Computing, December 1987
Tutorial finished. Be sure to order your FOUR BONUS DISKS which
expand this software package with vital tools, updates and
additional tutorial material for laptop users! Send $20.00 to
Seattle Scientific Photography, Department LAP, PO Box 1506,
Mercer Island, WA 98040. Bonus disks shipped promptly! Some
portions of this software package use sections from the larger
PC-Learn tutorial system which you will also receive with your
order. Modifications, custom program versions, site and LAN
licenses of this package for business or corporate use are
possible, contact the author. This software is shareware - an
honor system which means TRY BEFORE YOU BUY. Press escape key to
return to menu.