Bursting with essential advice on hardware, software packages and media centre guides, as well as featuring comprehensive instructions to every stage of installing an operating system, this MagBook is a must have if you're looking to build your own PC. Using the guide's step-by-step tutorials, you'll learn how to select the best hardware for your needs and budget, install Windows 7, Vista, XP or Linux reliably and securely, as well as how to manage your media better with the tips and tricks to improving Windows Media Centre, and much more! a PC builder's toolkit, introductions to installing hardware, memory and Intel processors, a dedicated chapter on maximising the power of Windows 7 and a jargon-busting glossary.