Free Downloads The Complete Idiot's Guide To Using Your Computer - For Seniors (Complete Idiot's Guides (Computers))
• Over 38 percent of all seniors in the U.S. now use the Internet • Covers the most popular activities seniors enjoy-Facebook, Google Search, and more
Series: Complete Idiot's Guides (Computers)
Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: ALPHA (March 6, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1615641610
ISBN-13: 978-1615641611
Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.9 x 9.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #1,135,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #340 in Books > Computers & Technology > Hardware & DIY > Personal Computers > PCs #1095 in Books > Computers & Technology > Operating Systems > Windows > Windows Desktop #2705 in Books > Computers & Technology > Software > Microsoft
This is a typical Idiot's Guide, except that it might come in very handy for anyone not very familiar with computers. It gives basic material and a chapter on Windows, installing and running programs, documents, photos, music and movies, troubleshooting, making the computer easier to use, going online, surfing the web, e mail, staying safe online, avoiding scams. There is also a glossary and a list of online resources for seniors.The sections on avoiding scams and keeping e mails safe are especially necessary and good for trusting new users. For seniors and those having physical impairments there is information on making screens, bigger and clearer and sound louder, even how to get remote assistance. With most sections there is a paragraph highlighted on what can go wrong and how to fix it.The minuses come from the fact this book was published in 2012 and yet there is no information or mention of Windows 8 and that is a system that many need help with. Also there is no mention of laptops, which many are purchasing instead of desk computers, so there is no help with them and the laptop's needs and care.Anyone who has not grown up with computers might find this guide useful. It would make a great gift for anyone just starting out with computers and introducing seniors to them.
As a real senior idiot when it comes to computers, this book was very helpful. Most books lose me in the first few pages but this one was well written and leads from point to point. I strongly recommend it to anyone who is computer illiterate and wants to learn.
This book is the most basic that I have been able to find. It's exactly what I have been looking for. It is written in plain English and doesn't presuppose any computer literacy what-so-ever. It has been a great help to me as I am a complete neophyte at the computer.
It is very helpful. People 60 + type of book. It is needed to understand this computer age. Every senior citizen needs this for a reference book on their shelf.
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