Computers for Seniors For Dummies

Nancy C. Muir (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

408 Seiten

2012 | 3rd Revised edition
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-1-118-11553-4 (ISBN)

Infos

The bestselling guide to choosing a computer and getting online, fully updated for Windows 8! Whether you use your computer for bookkeeping, making travel plans, socializing, shopping, or just plain fun, computers are now an essential part of daily life. But it can be overwhelming to keep up with the technology as it continually evolves. This clear, friendly guide not only gets you up to speed on computer basics, it also covers the very latest information, like the changes you?ll see with Windows 8. You'll learn to use the keyboard and mouse, navigate the Windows 8 operating system, access the Internet, create documents, keep safe online, and more. Packed with screenshots and illustrations, the new edition of this popular book is easy to follow, never intimidating, and always helpful.
* Starts with the basics and assumes no prior knowledge of computers * Updates your current skills for the latest technology changes, such as the Windows 8 operating system * Explains how to connect to the Internet, keep up with family and friends via e-mail and social media, find recipes and health information, book travel, manage your budget, and much more * Shows you how to organize documents, work with files and folders, manage pictures and videos, and customize your desktop and system * Offers tips and advice to help you avoid common pitfalls Take on technology with confidence and take advantage of all your computer can do with Computers for Seniors For Dummies, 3rd Edition!

Autor

Nancy C. Muir owns a writing and consulting company that specializes in technology topics. She is the author of more than 100 books, including all editions of the bestselling iPad For Seniors For Dummies. Nancy also writes a column on computers and the Internet for Retirenet.com.

Inhalt

Introduction 1 Part I: Get Going! 5 Chapter 1: Buying a Computer 7 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Computer 27 Chapter 3: Getting around Windows 8 41 Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Display 61 Chapter 5: Getting Help with Vision, Hearing, and Dexterity Challenges 75 Chapter 6: Setting Up Printers and Scanners 93 Chapter 7: Getting Help 109 Part II: Getting Things Done with Software 123 Chapter 8: Working with Software Programs 125 Chapter 9: Working with Files and Folders 135 Chapter 10: Working with the Weather, People, and Calendar Apps 153 Part III: Going Online 171 Chapter 11: Understanding Internet Basics 173 Chapter 12: Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer 189 Chapter 13: Staying Safe While Online 207 Chapter 14: Keeping In Touch with Mail 229 Chapter 15: Working in the Cloud 249 Chapter 16: Connecting with People Online 261 Part IV: Having Fun 281 Chapter 17: Getting Visual: Using Windows Media Player, Video, and Camera 283 Chapter 18: Playing Music in Windows 8 299 Chapter 19: Going Shopping Online 317 Part V: Windows Toolkit 329 Chapter 20: Working with Networks 331 Chapter 21: Protecting Windows 343 Chapter 22: Maintaining Windows 357 Index 377

Produkt-Details

• Verlagsort: New York
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 185 x 232 mm
• Gewicht: 606 g
• Themenwelt: Informatik ► Weitere Themen ► Hardware
• ISBN-10: 1-118-11553-8 / 1118115538
• ISBN-13: 978-1-118-11553-4 / 9781118115534
• Zustand: Neuware