GO! with Microsoft Windows 7 Comprehensive

by Gaskin, Shelley; Ferrett, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780132375757
• ISBN10: 0132375753
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2011-03-30
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

For courses in Operating Systems including Microsoft Windows 7.   Teach the course YOU want in LESS TIME! The primary goal of the GO! Series, aside from teaching computer applications, is ease of implementation, with an approach that is based on clearly-defined projects for students and a one of a kind supplements package.   The primary goal of the GO!Series, aside from teaching computer applications, is ease of implementation, with an approach that is based on clearly-defined projects for students and a one of a kind supplements package. GO!'s project-based approach clusters the learning objectives around the projects rather than around software features. Teaches students to solve real problems as they practice and learn the features.Ideal for students and individuals seeking an introduction to Microsoft Windows 7.

Author Biography

Shelley Gaskin, Series Editor for the GO! Series, is a professor of business and computer technology at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California. She holds a master's degree in business education from Northern Illinois   University and a doctorate in adult and community education from Ball State University. Dr. Gaskin has 15 years of experience in the computer industry with several Fortune 500 companies and has developed and written training materials for custom systems applications in both the public and private sector. She is also the author of books on Microsoft Outlook and word processing.

Table of Contents

GO! with Windows 7 Comprehensive

 

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows 7

 

Chapter 2: Managing Libraries, Folders, Files, and Using Search

 

Chapter 3: Advanced File Management and Advanced Searching

 

Chapter 4: Personalizing Your Windows 7 Environment and Using Windows Media Player

 

Chapter 5: Exploring the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer 8

 

Chapter 6: Using Windows Live Essentials and Windows Media Center

 

Chapter 7: Backing Up Your Computer and Setting Up a Home Network  

 

Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Computer and Optimizing Its Performance  

 

Chapter 9: Monitoring and Tracking System Performance 

 

Chapter 10: Controlling Computer Security and Troubleshooting Your Computer