My Windows 8.1 Computer for Seniors
My Windows 8.1 Computer for Seniors

Author: Michael R. Miller

Publisher: Que Publishing

Published: 2013-11-15

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 0133581349

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Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Over the years, you’ve learned a lot. Now, learn Windows 8.1! We’ve identified the Windows 8/8.1 skills you need to stay connected with people you care about: keep your computer reliable, productive, and safe; express your creativity; find new passions; and live a better life! Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you’re an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! • Set up your computer with no fuss or aggravation • Get productive fast, even if you don’t have computer experience • Use Windows’ new touch features if you have a touchscreen device • Safeguard your privacy, and protect yourself from online scams • Find, install, and use easy new Modern apps • Display up-to-the-minute news, weather, and stock prices • Browse the Web with the great new Internet Explorer 11 • Use new SmartSearch to find everything faster on the Internet • Discover reliable health and financial information online • Make free Skype video calls to friends and family • Use Facebook to find old friends and see what they’re up to • Store your pictures, fix them, and share them with loved ones • Read eBooks on your PC—even enlarge text for greater comfort • Watch TV or movies with Netflix, Hulu Plus, or YouTube • Enjoy your music, and discover great music you’ve never heard • Fix your own computer problems without help

My Windows 8.1
My Windows 8.1

Author: Katherine Murray

Publisher: Que Publishing

Published: 2013-10-23

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0133541134

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My Windows® 8.1 Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Windows 8.1 photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into Windows 8.1 problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Windows 8.1 computer. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Windows® 8.1 computer working just the way you want. Learn how to • Master Windows innovations you like, and keep the older techniques you’re comfortable with • Adjust the Start screen so it works the way you want (not the other way around!) • Get more productive with touch gestures, live tiles, and Charms • Browse the Web faster and easier with Internet Explorer 11 tabbed browsing • Find, download, install, and work with the best new Windows Store apps • Copy, move, and share files using File Explorer • Use the built-in Skype app to make super-easy free video calls • Master the major improvements in Windows 8.1’s Photos and Music apps • Stream movies on your computer, and share media with your Xbox • Use cloud features to access your files everywhere, on any device you choose • Keep your files and computer safe, secure, backed up, and working reliably Register your book at quepublishing.com/register

Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1

Author: David Pogue

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 950

ISBN-13: 1449371817

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Windows 8.1 continues the evolution of the most radical redesign in Microsoft's history. It combines the familiar Windows desktop with a new, touchscreen-friendly world of tiles and full-screen apps. Luckily, David Pogue is back to help you make sense of it?with humor, authority, and 500 illustrations. The important stuff you need to know: What's new in 8.1. The update to 8.1 offers new apps, a universal Search, the return of the Start menu, and several zillion other nips and tucks. New features. Storage Spaces, Windows To Go, File Histories?if Microsoft wrote it, this book covers it. Security. Protect your PC from viruses, spyware, spam, sick hard drives, and out-of-control kids. The network. HomeGroups, connecting from the road, mail, Web, music streaming among PCs?this book has your network covered. The software. Media Center, Photo Gallery, Internet Explorer, speech recognition?this one authoritative, witty guide makes it all crystal clear. It's the book that should have been in the box.

My Windows 11 Computer for Seniors
My Windows 11 Computer for Seniors

Author: Michael Miller

Publisher: My

Published: 2022-03-28

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780137841707

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My Microsoft Windows 11 Computer for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. Veteran author Michael Miller is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using step-by-step instructions and large, full-color photos to cover all the most popular tasks. Miller will help you learn to: Configure Windows 11 to work better for those with vision and physical challenges Explore the web with Microsoft's Edge browser and Google Search Find, install, and use the best Windows apps Reliably connect to the Internet, both at home and away Shop safely online and avoid online scams Make and receive video and voice calls with Skype Connect your phone to your PC to text and make calls Stay connected with friends and family on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter Store, touch up, and share your pictures Send and receive email with Windows 11's Email app Keep track of all your files, and back them up safely Watch streaming video on your PC with Disney+, Netflix, YouTube, and more Discover great new music with Amazon Music, Apple Music, Last.fm, Pandora, and Spotify Fix common PC problems, and manage Windows updates

Computing Fundamentals
Computing Fundamentals

Author: Faithe Wempen

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-12-15

Total Pages: 744

ISBN-13: 1119039711

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Introduction to Computers gets you up to speed on basic computing skills, showing you everything you need to know to conquer entry-level computing courses. Written by a Microsoft Office Master Instructor, this useful guide walks you step-by-step through the most important concepts and skills you need to be proficient on the computer, using nontechnical, easy-to-understand language.

Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies
Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies

Author: Curt Simmons

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2022-01-26

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1119846501

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Don't call your tech guru for help—get this book and help yourself! What do you want to do with your Windows computer? Sign up for Facebook to keep up with your friends? Watch a video taken during the latest family trip? Find your latest email messages with a single click of the mouse? Look no further than Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies to discover how to do these tasks and others that you depend on a daily basis. With this guide to the popular operating system, you find the clear and easy instructions to checking tech tasks off your to-do list. This book focuses on giving you the steps—with plenty of helpful illustrations—you need to complete the essential tasks that you perform throughout your day, like connecting with friends on social media, customizing your Windows 11 desktop with personal photos, and emailing the family about weekend plans. You also find out how to navigate Windows 11 and enhance it with the apps and widgets that you use. Other topics include: Adding shortcuts to favorite apps Personalizing your desktop Creating your private Windows account Setting up the email app Having news delivered to your desktop Chasing down lost files Tweaking your digital photos Setting your security and forgetting about it Reach for Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies whether you need a basic introduction to Windows, want a refresher on Windows 11, or have a question you want answered right away. You can then spend less time looking for help on how your computer works and more time enjoying the fun parts of life.

Windows 11 For Dummies
Windows 11 For Dummies

Author: Andy Rathbone

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-11-24

Total Pages: 471

ISBN-13: 1119846471

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Need Windows help? Find the latest tips and tricks in this perennial favorite on Windows Windows 11 promises to be the fastest, most secure, and most flexible version of the Microsoft operating system yet. With a promise like that, of course you want to start using it, as quickly as possible! Windows 11 For Dummies gives you that speed, security, and flexibility by getting you up to date with the latest in Windows. Windows expert and bestselling author Andy Rathbone gives you a helping hand by showing you how to get around the newly updated Windows 11 interface, how to use the new Windows tools like Teams and widgets, and how to use Android apps. Your tour of Windows 11 starts with the Start menu and ends with how to troubleshoot when things go wrong. In between you find out how to find files on your hard drive, connect with friends and colleagues on Microsoft Teams, transfer photos from your phone to your hard drive, or switch between your desktop and laptop. Additional topics include: Navigating the Start menu Finding where your files are hiding Adding separate user accounts to keep your kids out of your business Connecting to a WiFi network Customizing your widgets Switching to a laptop or tablet You know what you want to get done. Keep Windows 11 For Dummies by your desktop, laptop, and tablet, and you can open it at any time to find out how to get your Windows computer to do what you need.

Computers For Seniors For Dummies
Computers For Seniors For Dummies

Author: Nancy C. Muir

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-09-01

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 1119420342

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The bestselling guide—now in a new edition A computer provides a great resource for learning new things and keeping in touch with family and friends, but it may seem intimidating at first. The bestselling Computers For Seniors For Dummies is here to help the 50+ set conquer and overcome any uncertainty with clear-cut, easy-to-understand guidance on how to confidently navigate your computer and the Windows 10 operating system. Featuring large text and images, it's never been easier for seniors to smoothly click their way around a new PC. Even if you don't know a mouse from a megabyte, this book walks you through all the steps to choosing, setting up, and successfully using your new computer. Begin with learning how to turn the computer on and use the keyboard, and from there you'll progress to effortlessly finding your way around the new Windows 10 operating system. Explore all you can do with a computer: Research topics of interest Keep in touch with loved ones Shop securely online Find recipes and diet tips If you've just purchased your first computer and need a plain-English introduction to getting started, Computers For Seniors For Dummies has you covered.

Introducing Windows 10 for IT Professionals
Introducing Windows 10 for IT Professionals

Author: Ed Bott

Publisher: Microsoft Press

Published: 2016-02-18

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0735696985

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Get a head start evaluating Windows 10--with technical insights from award-winning journalist and Windows expert Ed Bott. This guide introduces new features and capabilities, providing a practical, high-level overview for IT professionals ready to begin deployment planning now. This edition was written after the release of Windows 10 version 1511 in November 2015 and includes all of its enterprise-focused features. The goal of this book is to help you sort out what’s new in Windows 10, with a special emphasis on features that are different from the Windows versions you and your organization are using today, starting with an overview of the operating system, describing the many changes to the user experience, and diving deep into deployment and management tools where it’s necessary.

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics
The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics

Author: Michael Miller

Publisher: Que Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780789728968

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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics is written to be an all-in-one solution to help users get up and running on their computer and learn all the software applications that come pre-loaded on their systems. This book is a cost-effective alternative for the user who does not want to purchase several books, because it covers hardware, software, peripherals, the Internet, and troubleshooting all in one resource. It's completely updated for 2003, and includes coverage of Windows XP. The book assumes no prior knowledge, and is perfect for those who've just taken their first computer out of the box. At only $18.95, it's priced well below the competition to give the reader a great value.