Computers for Seniors for Dummies / Faithe Wempen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wempen, Faithe, author.

Series:

--For dummies.

For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microcomputers--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Microcomputers.

Computers and older people--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Computers and older people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (403 pages)

Edition:

Seventh edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2025]

Summary:

Become a tech-savvy computer user, the beginner-friendly way. Computers For Seniors For Dummies gives you the confidence you need to connect with friends and explore the internet all from the comfort of your couch. This step-by-step guide walks you through the basics of buying and setting up a computer, working with Windows or Mac, and getting online. With large print and clear figures, you'll learn essential tasks like emailing, browsing the internet, creating and viewing digital photos, and staying safe from hackers and viruses. In no time you'll be shopping online and video calling family from across the country.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Book

Foolish Assumptions

Icons Used in This Book

Beyond the Book

Where to Go from Here

Part 1 Get Going!

Chapter 1 Buying a Computer

What Can You Do with a Computer?

Get Up to Speed on Hardware

Input Devices: Putting Stuff In

Output Devices: Getting Stuff Out

What Is Software?

Decide on a Type of Computer

Pick Your Connection Methods

Choose a Display Type

Evaluate Your Storage Options

Consider How You Will Get Online

Where to Shop for Your New PC

Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Computer

Out of the Box: Set Up Your New PC

Set Up Windows

Take a First Look at Windows

Use a Mouse, Touchpad, or Touchscreen

Get Familiar with the Start Menu

Sign Out and In

Switch Accounts

Lock Windows while You're Away

Restart Windows

Place the Computer in Sleep Mode

Shut Down Your Computer

Create Additional User Accounts

Change an Account's Type

Manage Family Settings

Chapter 3 Buying and Setting Up a Printer

Do You Need a Printer?

Choose the Right Printer

Unpack and Install a New Printer

Set Up a Printer to Work with Windows

Set a Default Printer

Set Printer Preferences

Manage a Print Queue

Remove a Printer

Part 2 Getting Up to Speed with Windows

Chapter 4 Working with Apps in Windows

Discover the Names of Functions

Start an App

Exit an App

Find Your Way Around in a Desktop App

Find Your Way Around in a Microsoft Store App

Work with a Window

Switch among Running Apps

Move and Copy Data between Apps

Install New Apps

Remove Apps

Chapter 5 Managing Your Personal Files

Understand How Windows Organizes Data

Explore the File Explorer Interface

Move between Different Locations

Locate Files and Folders.

View File Listings in Different Ways

Select Multiple Items at Once

Move or Copy an Item

Delete or Undelete an Item

Rename an Item

Create a Shortcut to an Item

Create a Compressed File

Customize the Quick Access List

Back Up Files to an External Drive

Chapter 6 Making Windows Your Own

Customize the Windows Start Menu

Customize the Windows Taskbar

Customize the Screen Resolution and Scale

Apply a Desktop Theme

Change Desktop Background Image

Change the Accent Color

Manage Desktop Icons

Add Widgets to the Desktop

Make Windows More Accessible

Part 3 Going Online

Chapter 7 Getting Connected to the Internet

What Is the Internet?

Explore Different Types of Internet Connections

Identify the Hardware Required

Set Up a Wi-Fi Internet Connection

Assess Your Software Situation

Chapter 8 Browsing the Web

Meet the Edge Browser

Search the Web

Find Content on a Web Page

Pin a Tab

Create and Manage a Favorites List

Use Favorites

View Your Browsing History

Print a Web Page

Create Collections

Customize the New Tab Page and the Home Page

Adjust Microsoft Edge Settings

Chapter 9 Staying Safe While Online

Understand Technology Risks on the Internet

Download Files Safely

Use InPrivate Browsing

Use SmartScreen Filter and Block Unwanted Apps

Change Edge Privacy Settings

Understand Information Exposure

Keep Your Information Private

Spot Phishing Scams and Other Email Fraud

Create Strong Passwords

Chapter 10 Keeping in Touch with Email

Sign Up for an Email Account

Set Up Accounts in the Outlook App

Get to Know the Outlook Interface

Receive Messages

Reply to or Forward a Message

Create and Send Email

Manage Addresses

Send an Attachment

Change Outlook Account Settings

Chapter 11 Working in the Cloud.

Understand Cloud-Based Applications

Use Microsoft 365

Access Your OneDrive Storage

Change the View

Add Files to OneDrive

Share a Folder or File Using OneDrive

Use the Personal Vault

Adjust OneDrive Settings

Configure Online Synchronization

Chapter 12 Connecting with People Online

Use Discussion Boards and Blogs

Understand Instant Messages and Chats

Explore Microsoft Teams

Use a Webcam

Get an Overview of Collaborative and Social Networking Sites

Sign Up for a Social Networking Service

Understand How Online Dating Works

Chapter 13 Exploring Artificial Intelligence

How AI Is Created

What Today's AI Can Do

What's Coming in the Future

Search the Web More Effectively with AI

Have a Conversation with a Chatbot

Survey Some Free Online AI Tools

Google Lens

Craiyon

Grammarly

Duolingo

Replika

Part 4 Having Fun

Chapter 14 Let's Play a Game!

Discover the Types of Game Delivery

Explore the Various Gaming Genres

Understand How Game Makers Get Paid

A Few of My Favorites

Chapter 15 Viewing and Creating Digital Photos and Videos

Stream TV and Movies from the Internet

Explore YouTube Content

Take a Picture of Yourself

Record a Video of Yourself

Transfer Photos and Videos from a Camera or Phone

View and Edit Photos in the Photos App

Create a Video with Clipchamp

Chapter 16 Listening to Music on Your PC

Preparing to Listen to Digital Music

Introducing Media Player

Make Your Stored Music Available in Media Player

Play Music

Create a Playlist

Rip a Music CD

Acquire New Music

Part 5 Windows Toolkit

Chapter 17 Working with Networks

Plan and Set Up a Home Network

Enable Wireless Router Security

Set Up File Sharing on Your PC

Choose What Folders to Share

Share a Local Printer.

Connect Bluetooth Devices to Your PC

Use Your Cellphone as a Hotspot

Chapter 18 Protecting Windows

Choose Security Software

Update Windows

Check Windows Security Settings

Change Your Microsoft Account Password

Change How You Sign into Windows

Chapter 19 Maintaining Windows

Shut Down an Unresponsive Application

Troubleshoot Application Problems

Repair or Remove an App

Set an App to Run in Compatibility Mode

Restore Your System Files

Use Windows Troubleshooter Utilities

Reset Your PC: The Last Resort

Free Up Disk Space

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781394278329

1394278322

9781394278343

1394278349

OCLC:

1468063752