"My Kids Just Gave Me a Computer, What Do I Do Now?
Computers for Seniors is a step-by-step, full-color guide that will take you all the way from pressing the ""On"" button on your new computer to being a confident user who can send email to family and friends, shop online safely, read the latest news, watch funny YouTube videos, share cute pictures of your grandkids, check the weather forecast, and much more.
You'll learn to- -Plug in, set up, and turn on your computer -Print and share photos of your grandkids, vacations, pets, friends, and special life events -Install helpful tools like a calendar, money manager, and weather tracker -Search the internet for news, recipes, gardening tips, sports updates, and anything else that interests you -Watch entertaining YouTube videos or educational lectures and make video calls to anywhere in the world -Find and listen to new music (or your favorite classics) and read electronic books -Email your friends and family -Stay safe online and keep your private information secure
Computers for Seniors will show you how to get what you really want from your PC, with the help of full-color illustrations, friendly instructions, and a touch of humor. Each lesson has small exercises to test your skills and help you practice, to make sure you feel comfortable with what you've learned before you move on.
It's never too late to have fun and get more out of your PC-Computers for Seniors will ease you into the computer generation by guiding you every step of the way."
By:
Carrie Ewin,
Chris Ewin,
Cheryl Ewin
Imprint: No Starch Press,US
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 666g
ISBN: 9781593277925
ISBN 10: 159327792X
Pages: 332
Publication Date: 17 October 2017
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Ready, Setty, Go!: Understanding & Setting Up Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 2: Introducing Apps Chapter 3: The Photos App Chapter 4: Emails Chapter 5: Introducing the Internet Chapter 6: Exploring the Internet Chapter 7: TV and Videos Chapter 8: Downloading Apps Chapter 9: Music and Books Chapter 10: Skype Chapter 11: Typing a Letter Chapter 12: Organizing Files and Folders Chapter 13: Staying Safe and Fixing Problems Appendix: Hardware
Chris, Carrie, and Cheryl Ewin design and teach award-winning computer classes for seniors. Carrie holds degrees in education and psychology, Chris is a PhD student who also runs a computer business, and Cheryl is an experienced teacher.
