Computing for Seniors QuickSteps 1st Edition

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Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!

Take advantage of your computer's features and tools right away--the QuickSteps way. Color photos and screenshots with clear instructions make it easy to accomplish everything you want to do. Follow along and quickly learn how to navigate the Windows operating system; get online; use core programs such as Word, Excel, and Quicken; and secure your computer. Fun activities, such as genealogy, photo editing and management, social networking, and online dating are covered, plus you'll get tips for enjoying music, ebooks, and videos. Written by seniors for seniors, this practical, fast-paced guide helps you get the most out of your computer.

The unique, oblong layout of the QuickSteps series mimics your computer screen, displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your computer.

Use these handy guideposts:

• Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks
• Personal insights from other seniors
• Need-to-know facts in concise narrative
• Helpful reminders or alternative ways of doing things
• Bonus information related to the topic being covered
• Errors and pitfalls to avoid

Marty Matthews, cocreator of the QuickSteps series, is the bestselling author or coauthor of more than 70 books―including Microsoft Office Word 2010 QuickSteps, Microsoft Office 2010 QuickSteps, and Windows 7 QuickSteps.

Carole Matthews, cocreator of the QuickSteps series, is the bestselling author or coauthor of more than 50 books, including Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 QuickSteps and Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 QuickSteps.

Bobbi Sandberg is a consultant, an instructor, and a retired CPA. She is the author or co-author of several books, including Quicken 2009 QuickSteps.

Gary David Bouton is the author of more than 20 books on computer graphics, including Photoshop CS4 QuickSteps with Carole Matthews.

Bobbi Sandberg is a consulting accountant and retired CPA who has been a trainer, instructor, and teacher of QuickBooks in the Pacific Northwest for more than 40 years. Specializing in making 'numbers your friend', Bobbi has helped small businesses succeed by both teaching and supporting QuickBooks from installation to complex accounting issues. Through her small business focused community college classes, she helps small business owners understand and utilize the many features in QuickBooks.

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Gary David Bouton is the author of over 20 books on computer graphics and video, included five on CorelDRAW. A native of Central New York, Mr. Bouton has won numerous international awards from Corel Corp., IBM, and other software companies for his illustration and desktop publishing designs. A regular contributor to design.com (a bald-faced lie) and other forums, Gary is also a regular communist with Studio Monthly and somehow finds the time to post tips and tutorials on major sites and TheBoutons.com, a terrific resource for anyone who has the need to express themselves using a visual medium.