Computing for the older and wiser: get up and running on your home PC

Studies show that four out of ten older people spend an hour a day on the computer. The image of the older population as technophobic is fast fading, and Computing for the Older and Wiser gives those old enough to appreciate the technological revolution and wise enough to use it well an opportunity to learn the basics of computer use. Developed from the author's own tutorial notes teaching the computer to an older audience, this friendly, jargon-free book covers the uses and parts of a computer, customizing the desktop, word processing andprinting, email and the Internet, and even tips on buying a computer and enlisting family members to help set it up. INDICE: Chapter 1 - Introduction The Home Computer: The Internet: Communication: What do you need to use this book? How to use this book? Revision: Answers: Part I Basic Computing Chapter 2 - Learning the basics The computer screen, keyboard and mouse Turning the computer on: The Keyboard The Mouse: Turningthe computer off: Revision: Chapter 3 - Windows Windows Vista: The Basic Window: Chapter 4 - Disks, Drives, Folders and Files: Chapter 5 - Opening your first program: WordPad: Chapter 6 Word Processing Saving a file: Computer Memory:Closing a file: Chapter 7 - Customising the Desktop: Changing the appearance of the desktop: Customising the Task bar: Chapter 8 Getting Help Part II Emailand the Internet Chapter 9 Email and Internet concepts Using the Internet andE-mail: The Concept: Chapter 10 - E-mail The Concept: Chapter 11 - The Internet Travel Some Useful Web sites: Chapter 15 Internet Auctions Ebay: Chapter 16- Loading programs Chapter 17 Downloading a program from the Web Picasa: PartIII More advanced tutorials Chapter 18 Basic Photo Manipulation Chapter 19 - Advanced word processing: Chapter 20 - Advanced Email: MSN Messenger: Chapter 21 Advanced Use of the Internet Part IV Internet Websites Chapter 23 Useful Web Sites Travel Shopping - Reference - Financial Hobbies and crafts The Arts History Cookery Genealogy Digital photography Leisure Tutorials A motley collection Glossary Index

• ISBN: 978-0-470-77099-3
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 384
• Fecha Publicación: 17/10/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés