Easy Computer Basics, Windows 10 Edition

by Miller, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780789754523
• ISBN10: 0789754525
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-09-02
• Publisher: Que Pub

Summary

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See it done. Do it yourself. It’s that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows 10 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 Windows 10 computer
• Upgrade your system with new hardware and software
• Use Microsoft Windows 10--and personalize it just for you
• Connect to the Internet for web browsing, email, Facebook, and listening to digital music
• View and edit digital photos 
• Watch your favorite movies and TV shows online with Netflix and Hulu
• 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

Author Biography

Michael Miller is a successful and prolific author with a reputation for practical advice, technical accuracy, and an unerring empathy for the needs of his readers.

Mr. Miller has written more than 150 best-selling books over the past 25 years. His books for Que include Easy Facebook, My Facebook for Seniors, My Social Media for Seniors, My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, and Computer Basics: Absolute Beginner’s Guide.

He is known for his casual, easy-to-read writing style and his practical, real-world advice--as well as his ability to explain a variety of complex topics to an everyday audience.

Learn more about Mr. Miller at his website, www.millerwriter.com. Follow him on Twitter @molehillgroup.

Table of Contents

Preliminary outline
1. Understanding Personal Computers

2. Setting Up Your PC

3. Connecting Peripherals and Other Devices

4. Setting Up a Wireless Home Network

5. Using Windows 10

6. Working with Desktop Applications

7. Personalizing Windows

8. Using Microsoft Word

9. Working with Files and Folders

10. Using the Internet

11. Communicating with Email

12. Sharing with Facebook and Other Social Media

13. Watching TV and Movies Online

14. Playing Digital Music

15. Viewing Digital Photos

16. Protecting Your Computer

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