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Synopsis
The first time I heard the term ''computer crash,'' I started worrying about the challenge of mastering these machines. Frankly I had all the gear but little or no idea on how to even get started. With no accelerator, no brake, not even a steering wheel, how was I going to control and do something useful with this computer? It doesn't have to be that way as long as you have the proper instruction. Get your first computer driving lessons from Computers For Seniors For Dummies. The For Dummies team is known for making even the most difficult subjects easy - and fun - to master. In this book, you find the ideal road map for finding your way around a personal computer, your PC (learnt something new already!) for the first time. Using Computers For Seniors For Dummies, you discover how to set up and fine tune your PC. You find out how to use Windows Vista - the petrol for your machine. Then the fun really begins! You can surf the vast world of the Internet to do anything from catching up on the latest news to finding out about a new hobby. (Be sure to visit me at www.stirlingmoss.com! ) You can put your photos on the computer and share them with friends and family. You can play games. You can play music. You can shop for anything and everything under the sun. You can send greetings and gifts and join in online discussions. You can plan your vacations and print maps to your destination so you can get there without a wrong turn! And if you run into trouble, Computers For Seniors For Dummies has a repair shop - a section on working out and fixing the problem. Computers open up a great world of possibilities. You should be a part of it. With Computers For Seniors For Dummies, you have the power to participate in that world. If I can learn to drive a computer, although I still have my ''L'' plates on, so can you! Lose your fear and take control of your new machine with Computers For Seniors For Dummies - the book that is easy and fun to use and prepared especially for you.
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From the Back Cover
Making Everything Easier!
Computers For Seniors For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Learn to:
- Choose the right computer, get set up, and get online
- Exchange e-mails and photos with family and friends
- Work with files and folders, and create and print documents
- Simplify your finances and be safer online
Nancy C. Muir
Coauthor of Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies
With this friendly, hassle-free guide, you can finally benefit from all the Internet has to offer
If you’d like to be able to exchange e-mails with your grandchildren, share photos with friends far away, and enjoy the convenience of shopping and paying bills online without checks and stamps, this book is just the ticket. It explains what you need, where to get it, how to use it, and how to stay safer, with plenty of examples and illustrations.
- Choose wisely – investigate different types of computers, price ranges, and how to set up the computer when you get it home
- Learn about Windows 7 – practice all the basics from turning on the computer to managing files and using the Help system
- Get things done – use Microsoft Works software to create documents, plan budgets with spreadsheets, and get organized
- Photos, music, and more – work with photos from your digital camera, listen to music, and play games
- The world online – connect to the Internet, set up an e-mail account, read and write blogs, and shop more safely
- Enlarge your circle – explore social networking sites like Facebook and Eons and meet people who share your interests
- Keep your computer happy – use routine maintenance, virus protection, and updates
Open the book and find:
- How to use the keyboard and mouse
- Tips for making the computer do what you want
- How to install a printer
- Advice for interacting with a computer if you have vision, hearing, or dexterity challenges
- How to create and edit documents
- Directions for organizing your photos
- Internet safety tips
- How to chat online
About the Author
Nancy Muir has written over 50 books on topics ranging from desktop applications to distance learning. She has contributed articles to several national magazines, and teaches a college course in Internet Safety at Washington State University. Together with her husband, Earl Boysen, she maintains two informational Web sites: www.BuildingGadgets.com about electronics; and www.understandingnano.com focused on clear explanations of nanotechnology topics. Nancy also holds a certificate in distance learning design.
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- PublisherReadhowyouwant
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 145872574X
- ISBN 13 9781458725745
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages420
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