Protect, Clean Up and Speed Up Your Computer for Seniors (Computer Books for Seniors series)

Studio Visual Steps

ISBN 10: 9059052579 / ISBN 13: 9789059052574

Published by Visual Steps Publishing, 2011

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Protect, Clean Up and Speed Up Your Computer for Seniors (Computer Books for Seniors series)
• Publisher: Visual Steps Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9059052579
• ISBN 13: 9789059052574
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Regular maintenance of your computer will keep your system running smoothly and efficiently. But, can you do this systematically? The computer book Protect, Clean Up and Speed Up Your Computer for SENIORS explains step by step what you can do to optimize Windows and clean up the hard drive. The many screen shots in the book indicate which button, file or hyperlink you will need to click.
You will learn how to protect your computer from viruses and spyware and how to manage the privacy settings in Internet Explorer. You can make your computer run faster by doing a disk defragmentation and by keeping your startup programs in check.
This computer maintenance teaches you also how to use the Check Disk program to correct errors on your hard drive. All of these measures will help you keep your computer more stable and in good shape.
Learn how to:

• protect your computer from viruses and spyware
• configure Windows Firewall
• manage the privacy and security settings in Internet Explorer
• filter unwanted e-mail
• clear your browsing history in Internet Explorer
• defrag the hard drive using Disk Defragmenter
• create a System Restore Point
• use Windows Update
• manage start up programs

This book is suitable for:
Windows 7 and Vista

About the Author

Studio Visual Steps is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to producing useful and informative technology titles. The authors work together on the development of Visual Steps books along with a team of editors. The name Studio Visual Steps stands for the excellent quality found in every Visual Steps product. Whether that is a book, booklet or software guide, you can be sure that they are always written and constructed according to the Visual Steps Method.
The Visual Steps Method (or Visual Steps concept) distinguishes itself in a number of ways from traditional instructional methods. Attention is made to the special needs and requirements of the mature individual. Take a closer look at some of the features of the Visual Steps Method.

Each product:

• Allows you to start right away learning in a friendly, fun, hands-on manner.
• Uses a larger print format that is easier on the eyes.
• Contains easy to understand, visually oriented, step-by-step instructions.
• Has an extensive use of screen shots and illustrations.
• Features practical, useful information, tips and helpful hints.
• Offers special help topics for do-it-yourself error correcting.
• Includes follow-up exercises to reinforce your new skills and increase your confidence.
• Offers an extensive index.

With every book you can take a look inside a typical computer book from Visual Steps.