Laptop and Tablet Basics for the Over 50s: Windows 8 Edition

Laptop and Tablet Basics for the Over 50s: Windows 8 Edition
Author: Joli Ballew
Publisher: Financial Times/Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Computers and older people
ISBN: 9781292002637

Discover everything you want to know about your laptop and tablet in this easy-to-use guide, from the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll encounter.

Laptop and Tablet Basics: Windows 8 Edition

Laptop and Tablet Basics: Windows 8 Edition
Author: Joli Ballew
Publisher: Financial Times/Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-10-10
Genre: Laptop computers
ISBN: 9781292002620

Discover everything you want to know about your laptop and tablet in this easy-to-use guide, from the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll encounter.

Laptop Basics for the Over 50s in Simple Steps

Laptop Basics for the Over 50s in Simple Steps
Author: Greg Holden
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2010
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780273729129

This practical book will help you discover everything you want to know about choosing and using your laptop. From the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll encounter, this guide will enable you to get the most out of your laptop.

Laptops and Tablets For Seniors For Dummies

Laptops and Tablets For Seniors For Dummies
Author: Nancy C. Muir
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 525
Release: 2011-09-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118159942

Easy-to-understand advice for seniors who want to get started using their laptops and tablets Laptop and tablet popularity is on the rise among computer buyers, including seniors. For anyone in the over-60 age group who is eager to get started with a laptop or tablet, this is the book for you! Laptops and tablets are ideal for seniors who travel and want to stay in contact with family and friends. You'll learn how to select the laptop or tablet that is right for you; get familiar with the hardware, operating system, and software; understand files and folders; and connect to other wireless technology. Featuring a larger font for text and larger sizes for images, this new edition of a bestseller begins with the basics and progresses to step-by-step coverage of how to establish positive habits and avoid common pitfalls. New content offers detailed information on battery life, setting up a wireless printer, connectivity, storing data online, downloading apps, and syncing your mobile phone. With this guide, you'll feel confident about staying safe online when banking, shopping, or chatting. Targets the growing number of seniors who are eager to get up and running with their laptop or tablet Covers the basics: selecting the right laptop or tablet for your needs, using the keyboard and mouse, finding your way around Windows 7, using the Internet, and more Assures you about staying safe online and keeping your information private when shopping, e-mailing family and friends, banking, researching, and more Features a large font and large images for easy reading This fun-and-friendly introduction is the perfect starting point for becoming a tech-savvy senior with your laptop or tablet device.

Brilliant Windows 8 for the Over 50s

Brilliant Windows 8 for the Over 50s
Author: Joli Ballew
Publisher:
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2012-12
Genre: Computers and older people
ISBN: 9780273784296

Brilliant Windows 8 for the over 50s is a visual, quick reference book that shows you how master all of the features of the new Microsoft Windows 8 operating system. Specifically written for those who didn't necessarily have significant contact with computers in their working lives, but who now have the time to explore the possibilities of technology. It provides an easy-to-use guide to anyone wanting to get the most out of their computer. Whether you've used Windows as an operating system on a computer before in one of its earlier versions, or have bought your first PC or laptop which uses Windows 8, gaining a good, solid grounding on how to use Windows 8 to your best advantage and discovering how to navigate around its various features to set up and use your computer exactly to your specification will make your life easier and more productive! Brilliant Windows 8 for the Over 50s will give you a good grounding in the essentials, enabling you to tackle new activities with confidence. And it will do this through clear step-by-step guides, with expert tips and trouble-shooters to help you through the trickier parts. Spend less time reading and more time doing with a simple step-by-step approach to beginner and intermediate level computing tasks. Brilliant guides provide with the quick, easy-to-access information that you need, using: · Detailed index and troubleshooting guide to help you find exactly what you need to know · Each task is presented on one or two pages · Numbered steps guide you through each task or problem · Numerous screenshots illustrate each step · "See Also ..." boxes point you to related tasks and information in the book · "Did you know '..." sections alert you to relevant expert tips, tricks and advice

Computer Basics for the Over 50s in Simple Steps

Computer Basics for the Over 50s in Simple Steps
Author: Greg Holden
Publisher: Financial Times/Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2010-03
Genre: Computer science
ISBN: 9780273729174

Discover everything you want to know about computer basics in this easy to use guide, from the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll encounter.

Brilliant Laptops for the Over 50s

Brilliant Laptops for the Over 50s
Author: Joli Ballew
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2009
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780273720553

Brilliant Laptops for the Over 50s is a visual quick reference book that shows you how to make the most of your laptop computer, particularly if it is your first one, or if you are new to the world of computers ! It will give you a solid grounding on how choose the right laptop for you, how it works and how to get the best out of your laptop a complete reference for the beginner and intermediate user who hasn't growen up with a laptop. The first couple of chapters look at the different types and specs of of laptops available and matches these to the needs and demands of the older user, helping you to understand what your laptop can do for you and how it fits into the bigger universe of laptops. As you move though the chapters you will learn more about how your laptop works, how to get the most from its and how to keep it in tip top condition. Brilliant Laptops provides: a visual tutorial taking you from laptop novice to accomplished user in easy steps; a guide to optimising your use of your laptop. making a more integral and essential part of your life; essential guidance on the vast array of software and peripferal hardware available to you, allowing you to make the right choices for how you wnat to work; insider tips and tricks on optimising your hardware an software to make sure that you get every extra ounce of power and time from your battery.

Easy Computer Basics

Easy Computer Basics
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2013
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0789752328

Easy Computer Basics See it done. do it yourself. It's that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows 8.1 Edition teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from your computer hardware and software. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common computer tasks. No need to feel intimidated; we'll hold your hand every step of the way. Learn how to... -- Set up and configure your new computer system -- Upgrade your computer with new hardware and software -- Use Microsoft Windows 8.1-and personalize it just for you -- Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, Facebook, and listening to digital music -- View and edit digital photos -- Watch your favorite movies and TV shows online with Netflix and Hulu Plus -- Protect your family and your computer from viruses, spam, and spyware -- Set up a wireless home network, and share your Internet connection with multiple computers

Laptops For Dummies

Laptops For Dummies
Author: Dan Gookin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2012-10-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118232429

Hit the road with your laptop and this must-have For Dummies guide If you're like most people, your laptop is taking the place of your PC. Whether you're on the road, working at home, or multitasking, your laptop is now an essential, trusted tool. Just in time, beloved and popular author Dan Gookin returns with a new edition that covers the very latest in laptops. From synchronizing with your desktop and coordinating e-mail to maintaining security, networking, working in Windows 8, adding your smartphone to the mix, and more, this book makes understanding laptops simpler than you ever thought possible. Shares the latest basics about laptops, such as new technologies, current processors available, and steps to update memory and hard drive capabilities Covers the new Windows 8 operating system and other popular laptop operating systems, as well as netbooks, wireless networking, and smartphone tethering Explores remote access to the desktop, power management, storage, security, and much more Examines the benefits of mobility for students, employees, and anyone who needs to work on the go Helps you work on the road, employ and enjoy multimedia, and use your laptop professionally Laptops For Dummies, 5th Edition is the fun and friendly guide that will get you going and on the go with your laptop in no time!