October 2015
Beginner
432 pages
11h 12m
English
Overview
Book + 2 Hours of Free Video
My Windows® Computer 10 for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. It includes 2 hours of FREE step-by-step video tutorials to help you learn how to navigate and customize the new Windows 10 desktop.
How to access the free video: Follow the instructions within the book to learn how to register your book to access the 2 hours of FREE step-by-step video.
Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 100 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. Miller will help you learn to:
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
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
There are 12 additional videos, each averaging 10 minutes each, for a total of approximately two hours of video instruction. The videos will show how to perform specific tasks in step-by-step function, or illustrate specific features visually. The following videos are included:
1. Connecting a New PC
Hands-on guide to making all the necessary connections -- speakers, mouse, keyboard, monitor, USB peripherals.
2. Getting to Know Windows 10
General tour of Windows 10 and most useful features.
3. Personalizing Windows
Presenting all of Windows 10's customizable interface features.
4. Making Windows Easier to Use
Examining Windows 10's Ease of Access features
5. Browsing and Searching the Web
Using the new Edge browser (and Google search engine) to browse and search the Internet
6. Protecting Yourself Online
Tips and advice for safe and secure use of the Internet and email
7. Sites for Older Users
Presenting the best websites for older users
8. Sending and Receiving Email
Sending and receiving email with Win10's Email app (and a little bit on Gmail, too)
9. Connecting with Facebook
Basic guide to Facebook for older users
10. Editing and Sharing Digital Photos
Using Win10's Photos app to manage and edit digital photos.
11. Watching Movies and TV Shows on Your PC
How to use Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and other sites to watch streaming video online.
12. Working with Files and Folders
Basic file/folder management.
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