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The bestselling guide--now in a new edition
A computer provides a great resource for learning new things and keeping in touch with family and friends, but it may seem intimidating at first. The bestselling Computers For Seniors For Dummies is here to help the 50+ set conquer and overcome any uncertainty with clear-cut, easy-to-understand guidance on how to confidently navigate your computer and the Windows 10 operating system. Featuring large text and images, it's never been easier for seniors to smoothly click their way around a new PC.
Even if you don't know a mouse from a megabyte, this book walks you through all the steps to choosing, setting up, and successfully using your new computer. Begin with learning how to turn the computer on and use the keyboard, and from there you'll progress to effortlessly finding your way around the new Windows 10 operating system. Explore all you can do with a computer:
Research topics of interest
Keep in touch with loved ones
Shop securely online
Find recipes and diet tips
If you've just purchased your first computer and need a plain-English introduction to getting started, Computers For Seniors For Dummies has you covered.
Auteur
Nancy C. Muir is the owner of a writing and consulting company that specializes in business and technology topics. She is the author of over 100 books on technology and business topics, and has taught technical writing and online safety at the college level.
Résumé
The bestselling guidenow in a new edition A computer provides a great resource for learning new things and keeping in touch with family and friends, but it may seem intimidating at first. The bestselling Computers For Seniors For Dummies is here to help the 50+ set conquer and overcome any uncertainty with clear-cut, easy-to-understand guidance on how to confidently navigate your computer and the Windows 10 operating system. Featuring large text and images, it's never been easier for seniors to smoothly click their way around a new PC. Even if you don't know a mouse from a megabyte, this book walks you through all the steps to choosing, setting up, and successfully using your new computer. Begin with learning how to turn the computer on and use the keyboard, and from there you'll progress to effortlessly finding your way around the new Windows 10 operating system. Explore all you can do with a computer:
Contenu
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 1
Beyond the Book 2
Where to Go from Here 2
Part 1: Get Going! 3
Chapter 1: Buying a Computer 5
Understand All You Can Do with Computers 6
Get an Overview of Hardware 9
Appreciate Software 10
Pick a Desktop: Tower or All-in-One? 11
Choose a Laptop 12
Select a Version of Windows 13
Determine Your Price Range 14
Understand Displays 16
Explore Storage Options 17
Choose Features for Faster Performance 18
Determine How You'll Connect to the Internet 19
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Computer 21
Connect the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse 22
Log In to Windows 10 23
Use the Mouse 25
Work with a Touchscreen 26
Use Shortcuts 27
Set the Date and Time 27
Create a New User Account 29
Switch User Accounts 31
Shut Down Your Computer 31
Chapter 3: Getting Around Windows 10 33
Get an Overview of Windows 10 34
Work with the Desktop 36
Display the Start Menu 38
Use Task View to See Open Apps 39
Use the Snap Feature to Organize Apps on the Desktop 40
Search for Files and Web Content with Cortana 42
Explore the Action Center 43
Find a File or Open an Application with File Explorer 44
Work with Windows 10 Using a Touchscreen 45
Create Additional Desktops 46
View All Apps in the Start Menu 47
Empty the Recycle Bin 48
Add an App to the Start Menu 50
Create a Desktop Shortcut 50
Resize Windows 51
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Display 53
Customize the Appearance of Windows 54
Set Your Screen's Resolution 55
Change the Desktop Background and Color 56
Change the Lock Screen Picture 58
Change Your Account Picture 59
Choose a Desktop Theme 62
Set Up a Screen Saver 63
Name Tile Groups 64
Rearrange Tiles in the Start Menu 65
Resize Tiles 65
Chapter 5: Getting Help with Vision, Hearing, and Dexterity Challenges 67
Use Tools for the Visually Challenged 68
Replace Sounds with Visual Cues 71
Make Text Larger or Smaller 72
Set Up Speech Recognition 73
Modify How Your Keyboard Works 76
Use the Onscreen Keyboard Feature 78
Set Up Keyboard Repeat Rates 79
Customize Mouse Behavior 81
Change the Cursor 82
Make Your Touch Visible 83
Chapter 6: Setting Up Printers and Scanners 85
Install a Printer 86
Add a Printer Manually 87
Set a Default Printer 90
Set Printer Preferences 92
View Currently Installed Printers 94
Remove a Printer 96
Modify Scanner Settings 97
Chapter 7: Connecting with Cortana 99
Get an Overview of Cortana 100
Set Up Cortana 101
Set Up Cortana's Notebook 104
Interact with Cortana 105
Set Reminders 107
Search with Cortana 108
Identify Music with Cortana 110
Part 2: Getting Things Done with Software 111
Chapter 8: Working with Software Programs 113
Launch a Program 114
View Open Apps in Task View 116
Close an App 117
Move Information between Programs 117
Set Program Defaults 119
Uninstall a Program 121
Chapter 9: Working with Files and Folders 123 ...