Cheapskate's Guide to Bargain Computing

More than ever, PC consumers demand maximum value for every dollar they spend. Here's the book that shows them how to get it. Cheapskate's Guide to Computing contains nearly 500 pages of practical tips and low-cost sources for buying:

PCs and software
Monitors, printers, modems & other peripherals
Internet services
Networking
Mac stuff
Repairs
Accessories, and more

The Cheapskate's Guide introduces 300+ great discount sources, detailed buying checklists, and 100s of great ideas like:

Where to get free diskettes and E-mail service
Choosing the right refurbished or barebone system
How millions of people qualify for 50-70% software discounts
Free and cheap do-it-yourself repairs and preventive maintenance
How to save money on laser toner, inkjet cartridges and other consumables
Building a home network for $50
Small print to watch out for in PC warranties
When upgrades are worth the price - and when they aren't
Why it may be especially risky to buy notebook PCs by mail
A "12-step" program for evaluating used PCs

Learn how to choose the right Internet Service Provider; where to find up-to-the-minute reviews and pricing data; how to get the best deals at online auctions, and much more.

CD-ROM: The Cheapskate's CD-ROM library contains nearly 50 of the world's best freeware and shareware packages for Win95, 3.x, Mac & DOS!