Computers for seniors : email, internet, photos, and more in 14 easy lessons / Chris Ewin, Carrie Ewin and Cheryl Ewin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ewin, Chris, author.

Ewin, Carrie, author.

Ewin, Cheryl, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microcomputers.

Internet and older people.

Computers and older people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxv, 331 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : No Starch Press, Inc., [2018]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Computers for Seniors is a step-by-step guide that will take you all the way from pressing the "On" button on your new computer to being a confident user who can send email to family and friends, shop online safely, read the latest news, watch funny YouTube videos, share cute pictures of your grandkids, check the weather forecast, and much more. You'll learn to: Plug in, set up, and turn on your computer Print and share photos of your grandkids, vacations, pets, friends, and special life events Install helpful tools like a calendar, money manager, and weather tracker Search the internet for news, recipes, gardening tips, sports updates, and anything else that interests you Watch entertaining YouTube videos or educational lectures and make video calls to anywhere in the world Find and listen to new music (or your favorite classics) and read electronic books Email your friends and family Stay safe online and keep your private information secure Computers for Seniors will show you how to get what you really want from your PC, with the help of full-color illustrations, friendly instructions, and a touch of humor. Each lesson has small exercises to test your skills and help you practice, to make sure you feel comfortable with what you've learned before you move on. It's never too late to have fun and get more out of your PC - Computers for Seniors will ease you into the computer generation by guiding you every step of the way.

Contents:

Buying and setting up your computer

Lesson 1: Getting started

Lesson 2: Introducing apps

Lesson 3: The photos app

Lesson 4: Email

Lesson 5: Introducing the Internet

Lesson 6: Exploring the Internet

Lesson 7: Watching TV and videos online

Lesson 8: Downloading new apps

Lesson 9: Listening to music online

Lesson 10: Reading ebooks with OverDrive

Lesson 11: Making calls with Skype

Lesson 12: Typing letters and documents

Lesson 13: Files and folders

Lesson 14: Staying safe online

Solutions.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781492067559

1492067555

9781593278335

1593278330

OCLC:

1007222502