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My Windows 8.1 Computer for Seniors

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Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Over the years, you’ve learned a lot. Now, learn Windows 8.1!  We’ve identified the Windows 8/8.1 skills you need to stay connected with people you care about: keep your computer reliable, productive, and safe; express your creativity; find new passions; and live a better life! Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you’re an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use!     •    Set up your computer with no fuss or aggravation     •    Get productive fast, even if you don’t have computer experience     •    Use Windows’ new touch features if you have a touchscreen device     •    Safeguard your privacy, and protect yourself from online scams     •    Find, install, and use easy new Modern apps     •    Display up-to-the-minute news, weather, and stock prices     •    Browse the Web with the great new Internet Explorer 11     •    Use new SmartSearch to find everything faster on the Internet     •    Discover reliable health and financial information online     •    Make free Skype video calls to friends and family     •    Use Facebook to find old friends and see what they’re up to     •    Store your pictures, fix them, and share them with loved ones     •    Read eBooks on your PC—even enlarge text for greater comfort     •    Watch TV or movies with Netflix, Hulu Plus, or YouTube     •    Enjoy your music, and discover great music you’ve never heard     •    Fix your own computer problems without help

Table of Contents:
Prologue:  Basic Operations     3 Using Windows with a Mouse or Touchpad     3    Mouse and Touchpad Operations     4 Using Windows with a Keyboard    6    Keyboard Operations     6 Using Windows on a Touchscreen PC     8    Touchscreen Operations     8 Chapter 1  Understanding Computer Basics     11 Examining Key Components     11    Hard Disk Drive     12    Memory     13    Processor     13    Display     14    Keyboard     15    Pointing Device     16    Connectors     17 Exploring Different Types of PCs     19    Desktop PCs     19    Notebook PCs     21 Which Type of PC Should You Buy?     22 Setting Up Your New Computer System     23    Set Up a Notebook PC     23    Set Up a Traditional Desktop PC     24    Set Up an All-in-One Desktop PC     26 Chapter 2  Using Windows 8.1—If You’ve Never Used a Computer Before      29 Powering Up and Powering Down     29    Turn On and Configure Your New PC—for the First Time     30    Turn On Your System—Normally     39    Turn Off Your Computer     40 Finding Your Way Around Windows 8.1     41    Display the Start Screen     42    Use the Start Screen     43    Display the Charms Bar     44    Use the Charms Bar     45    Display the Desktop     46 Chapter 3  Using Windows 8.1—If You’ve Used Windows Before     49 What’s New in Windows 8.1?     50    Changes from Windows 7 to Windows 8     50    Changes from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1     51 Logging in with the New Lock Screen     53    Log into Windows     54 Launching Apps from the New Start Screen     55    Display the Start Screen     56    Scroll Through the Start Screen     57    Open a Tile     58    Find Additional Apps and Utilities     59 Accessing the Desktop and Traditional Apps     60    Open the Desktop     60    Open a Traditional Desktop App     61 Exploring Improved System Tools     62 Configuring Options from the Charms Bar     63    Configure Windows 8.1 from the Charms Bar     64 Relearning Essential Operations     65 Making Windows 8.1 More Like Windows 7     68    Boot to the Desktop     68    Display Your Desktop Background on the Start Screen     69    Disable Live Corners     70    Show Desktop Apps First     71 Chapter 4  Setting Up User Accounts     75 Understanding User Accounts     75    Microsoft Accounts     76    Local Accounts     77 Setting Up a New Account on Your PC     77    Set Up a New User with a Microsoft Account     78    Set Up a New User with a Local Account     82 Switching Users     84    Change Users     84    Sign Out of Windows     85    Sign In with Multiple Users     85 Chapter 5  Personalizing Windows     89 Personalizing the Start Screen     89    Change the Background Color and Pattern     90    Show Your Desktop Background on the Start Screen     91    Make a Tile Larger or Smaller     93    Rearrange Tiles     94    Organize Tiles into Groups     95    Name Groups of Tiles     96    Remove a Tile     97    Add a New Tile     97    Turn On or Off a Live Tile     98    Show the Apps Screen Instead of the Start Screen     99 Personalizing the Lock Screen     99    Change the Lock Screen Background     100    Display a Slideshow on the Lock Screen     102    Add Apps to the Lock Screen     104    Change Your Account Picture     106 Configuring Other Windows Settings     107    Configure Settings from the PC Settings Screen     107    Configure Settings from the Traditional Control Panel     113 Chapter 6  Using New Windows Apps     115 Finding Apps in Windows 8.1     115    Search for Apps Installed on Your PC     116    Display All Your Apps     117    Pin an App to the Start Screen     118 Working with New Modern Apps     118    Configure App Options     119    Switch Between Apps     119    Snap Two or More Apps on the Same Screen     121    Close an Open App     123 Using Popular Windows 8.1 Apps     124    News     124    Weather     125    Sports     126    Finance     127    Travel     127    Maps     130    Calendar     132    Alarms     133    Calculator     135    Food and Drink     136    Health and Fitness     136 Finding New Apps in the Windows Store     137    Browse the Windows Store     137    Download and Install a New App     139 Chapter 7  Using Traditional Apps on the Desktop     143 Personalizing the Windows Desktop     143    Display the Desktop     144    Change the Desktop Background     145    Change the Color Scheme     147    Choose a Screen Saver     149 Launching Your Favorite Programs     151    Create a Shortcut on the Desktop     151    Pin a Program to the Taskbar     152    Open a Program     153 Working with Traditional Software Programs     154    Manage Windows     154    Scroll Through a Window     156    Use Pull-Down Menus     157    Use Toolbars and Ribbons     158 Chapter 8  Browsing and Searching the Web    161 Connecting to the Internet—and Your Home Network     161    Connect to Your Home Network     162    Connect to a HomeGroup     165    Access Other Computers in Your HomeGroup     168    Access Non-HomeGroup Computers on Your Network     169 Connecting to the Internet at a Wi-Fi Hotspot     170    Connect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot     170 Using Internet Explorer (Modern Version)     173    Launch Internet Explorer (Modern Version)     173    Browse the Web     175    Open Multiple Pages in Tabs     176    Save Your Favorite Web Pages     177    Return to a Saved Page     178 Using Internet Explorer (Desktop Version)     178    Launch Internet Explorer on the Desktop     178    Browse the Web     179    Open Multiple Pages in Tabs     180    Save Your Favorite Pages     181    Return to a Saved Page     182    Set Your Home Page     183 Searching the Internet     184    Search Google     184    Search Bing     186    Smart Search from Within Windows     188 Chapter 9  Protecting Yourself from Online Threats     191 Protecting Against Identity Theft and Phishing Schemes     192    Avoiding Phishing Scams     193    Keeping Your Private Information Private     195    Hiding Personal Information on Facebook     196    Keeping Your Facebook Posts Private     197 Protecting Against Online Fraud     198    Identifying Online Scams     199    Avoiding Online Fraud     200 Protecting Against Computer Viruses and Other Malware     201    Protecting Against Malware     202 Protecting Against Online Attacks and Intrusions     205    Employing a Firewall     205 Chapter 10  Senior Living Online     209 Reading Local and Community News Online     209    Find Local News     209    Find Local Weather     211 Exploring Travel Opportunities Online     212    Research a Destination     212    Make Reservations     214 Discovering Recipes Online     215    Find Tasty Recipes     215 Finding Healthcare Information Online     217    Research Medical Conditions     217    Find a Doctor     218    Order Prescription Drugs     220 Obtaining Legal Advice Online     221    Find Legal Advice and Services     221 Managing Your Finances Online     222    Do Your Banking and Pay Your Bills     223    Track Your Investments     224 Shopping Online     225    Find a Bargain     225    Purchase an Item     227    Shop Safely    227 Chapter 11  Emailing Friends and Family     231 Using the Windows Mail App     231    Set Up Your Email Account     232    View Incoming Messages     234    Reply to a Message     235    Send a New Message     236    Move a Message to Another Folder     238 Using Web-Based Email     239    Send and Receive Messages with Yahoo! Mail     239    Send and Receive Messages with Gmail     242    Send and Receive Messages with Outlook.com     244 Managing Your Contacts with the People App     245    View Your Contacts     245    Add a New Contact     247 Chapter 12  Video Calling with Skype     251 Setting Up Skype     251    Launch the Skype App     252    Configure Your Skype Account     253    Add a Contact     254 Calling with Skype     255    Make a Video Call     255    Make a Voice Call     257 Chapter 13  Connecting with Facebook and Other Social Media    261 Sharing with Friends and Family on Facebook     262    Sign Up for Facebook     262    Discover New—and Old—Friends on Facebook     263    Post a Status Update     267    Find Out What Your Friends Are Up To     269    Explore Your Friends’ Timelines     270 Pinning Items of Interest to Pinterest     271    Create New Pinboards     272    Find and Repin Interesting Items     273    Pin an Item from a Web Page     274    Find People to Follow     275 Managing Your Social Media with the People App     276    Connect to Your Social Network Accounts     277    View Your Friends’ Social Activity     278    Post to Facebook     280 Chapter 14  Storing and Sharing Pictures with Loved Ones     283 Using Your Digital Camera with Your Windows PC     283    Transfer Photos from a Memory Card     284    Transfer Photos from an iPhone or iPad     286 Viewing Photos on Your PC     288    View Your Photos     288 Touching Up Your Photos     290    Auto Fix a Photo     290    Rotate a Photo     291    Crop a Photo     292    Remove Red Eye     293    Retouch a Photo     295    Adjust Brightness and Contrast     296    Adjust Color and Tint     298    Apply Special Effects     299 Sharing Your Pictures Online     301    Attach a Photo in Windows Mail     301    View an Attached Photo     304    Upload Photos to a New Facebook Photo Album     305    Upload Pictures to an Existing Facebook Photo Album     308    View Photos on Facebook     309 Chapter 15  Reading Books on Your PC     313 Reading eBooks with Amazon’s Kindle App     313    Purchase eBooks from Amazon     314    Read an eBook     316    Change How a Book Is Displayed Onscreen     318 Reading eBooks with Barnes & Noble’s NOOK App     320    Purchase eBooks from Barnes & Noble     320    Read an eBook     323    Change How a Book Is Displayed Onscreen     325 Chapter 16  Watching Movies and TV Shows on Your PC     329 Watching Movies on Netflix     329    Sign Up or Sign In     330    Watch a Movie or TV Show     331 Watching TV Shows on Hulu Plus     335    Sign Up or Sign In     335    Watch TV Programming     337 Sharing Videos on YouTube     341    View a Video     341    Upload Your Own Video     343 Purchasing Videos with the Xbox Video App     344    Purchase a Video     345    View a Video     348 Chapter 17  Listening to Music on Your PC    353 Using the Xbox Music App     354    Play Your Own Music     354    Create and Play a Playlist     356    Purchase and Download New Music     357    Stream Music Online     360 Using iTunes     363    Play Digital Music     363    Create and Play Playlists     365    Play a CD     366    Rip a CD to Your PC     368    Burn Your Own CDs     369    Download Music from the iTunes Store     371 Chapter 18  Using Files and Folders     375 Using File Explorer     375    Open File Explorer     376    Navigate Folders and Libraries     377    Use the Navigation Pane     378    Change the Folder View     379    Sort Files and Folders     381 Working with Folders     382    Create a New Folder     382    Rename a Folder     383 Managing Files     384    Copy a File     385    Move a File     386    Delete a File     387    Restore a Deleted File     388    Empty the Recycle Bin     389 Working with Microsoft SkyDrive     389    Manage Files with the SkyDrive App     390 Chapter 19  Making Windows Easier to Use by Seniors     393 Employing Ease of Access Functions     393    Access Ease of Access Features     394    Enlarge the Screen     395    Improve Onscreen Contrast     396    Make the Cursor Easier to See     397    Read Text Aloud with Narrator     398    Operate Your PC via Voice Command     400    Use the On-Screen Keyboard     401 Using Alternative Input Devices     402    Replace the Touchpad     403    Attach a Different Keyboard     404 Connecting a Larger Screen     404    Connect a New Monitor     405 Chapter 20  Dealing with Common Problems    407 Performing Necessary Maintenance     407    Delete Unnecessary Files     408    Delete Unused Programs     410    Check Your Hard Drive for Errors     411 Backing Up Important Files     412    Activate File History     412    Restore Backup Files     414 Fixing Simple Problems     415    You Can’t Connect to the Internet     415    You Can’t Go to a Specific Web Page     416    You Can’t Print     417    Your Computer Is Slow     418    A Specific Program Freezes     420    Your Entire Computer Freezes     421 Recovering from Serious Problems     422    Restore Your Computer to a Previous State     423    Refresh System Files     425    Reset Your System     427 Index     431


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780133581331
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Addison Wesley
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0133581330
  • Publisher Date: 14 Nov 2013
  • Binding: Digital download
  • Weight: 1 gr


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