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Written in full colour with explanatory screenshots and easy to read font, Computing with Windows 7 for the Older & Wiser is a user friendly guide aimed at the over 60s. Covering everything from mouse and keyboard basics to surfing the internet, this book is perfect for those completely new to computers, or those just new to Windows 7. No previous computing knowledge is assumed, and the text is written on a need-to-know basis, so that there is no unnecessary detail to deter the nervous beginner! This book is written in a friendly manner, and avoids the use of unexplained acronyms and 'computerspeak' that is so often confusing.Friendly, step by step advice to help readers through topics including: Out of the box - all of the PC parts and what they do Understanding what the "windows" in Windows are and how they work How to create, save and find files and keep them organized in folders How to customize your Windows desktop and make it uniquely your own - complete with desktop background, font sizes, widgets, colors and more How to make Windows easier to use with accessibility features such as Magnifier, setting the screen resolution for best visibility, enlarging fonts and icons and more Using programs, navigating menus and more Finding help when something goes wrong Using the internet for news, shopping, travel and more How to set up and use email How to get digital photos from your camera to your PC, and basic editing and sharingand so much more...

Introduction
Age Considerations
Stretching the Mind
Guardian Angels
The Uses of a Home Computer
Using the Internet
Communications
Information
Shopping
Hobbies
Sports
Holidays
Fears of Using a Computer
Financial Security on the Internet
Equipment Needed
How to Use This Book
Basic Computing
Getting to Know The computer screen, keyboard, and mouse
The Computer on
The Computer Screen: Desktop
The Keyboard
The Computer Mouse
Turning the Computer Off
Introducing Windows
The Anatomy of a Window
Navigating Drives, Folders, and Files
Disks and Drives
Memory and Storage
Libraries, Folders and Files
Navigation
The Address Bar
Favorites
Getting to Know Your Windows 7 Desktop
Personalising your desktop with Themes
Changing the Mouse Pointer
Gadgets and Side bar
Start Menu
Creating and Deleting Shortcuts
Task Bar
Windows Explorer
Opening your first program: Word Processing
Cursor and Pointer
Selecting Text
Formatting
Dropdown Menus
Inserting Text
The Backspace and Delete keys
Saving your Work
Quick Access Toolbar
Getting help
Windows Help Facility
Installing Software
Getting Started
Installing a Program
Copyright Issues
The Internet and Email
Understanding Email and Internet concepts
The concept
Choosing an ISP
Type of Service
No such thing as a free service
Dial-up and Broadband Connections
Dial-up
Broadband
Dial up versus Broadband
Wired or Wireless
Setting Up an Internet Connection
Registration Window
Usernames
Passwords
introducing The Internet and World Wide Web
Using Internet Explorer
Setting your home page
Using the web- a couple of practical lessons
Alternative web browsers
Finding Things Online
Search Engines
Other Search Engines
Metasearch Engines
Directories
Finding Answers to your questions
Just a Note about YouTube
Shopping Online
Economics of the Web
Buying on the Internet
Price Comparison Websites
Booking Travel Online
No Ticket Booking
Other Forms of Travel
Buying and Selling on Internet auctions
eBay
PayPal
Registration
Buying on eBay
Selling on eBay
Downloading a Program from the Web
Types of Software
Downloading and Installing Picasa
Using Email
The concept
Installing Windows Live Mail
Opening Windows Live Mail
Receiving emails
Advanced techniques
Getting Started with Digital Photography
Transferring photos from Camera to computer
Scanning photos
Using Digital Photo Services on the Web
Improving your photos
Microsoft Imaging Tools
Storage and Backup
Storage on the Web
Commercial Software
Advanced Word Processing
Quick Access Toolbar
Formatting
Useful Tips
Advanced Email
Junk Mail
Viruses and Other Nasties
Sorting Your Messages
Other Email Tools
Email on the Internet
Additional Email Addresses
Advanced Uses of the Internet
Alternative Web Browsers
Browser Toolbars
Google Tools
Listening to the Radio on your Computer
Blogging
Using Windows Live Essentials
Downloading Live Essentials
Appendices
Appendix and Glossary
Glossary
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