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Computer Basics Absolute Beginner’s Guide, Windows 10 Edition, 9th Edition

Name: Computer Basics Absolute Beginner’s Guide, Windows 10 Edition, 9th Edition
Author: Michael Miller
ISBN: 9780136498889

by Michael Miller

November 2019

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352 pages

8h 16m

English

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Cover Page
About This eBook
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
About the Author
Dedication
Acknowledgments
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Introduction
How This Book Is OrganizedWhich Version of Windows?Conventions Used in This BookMenu CommandsShortcut Key CombinationsWeb Page AddressesSpecial ElementsThere’s More Online
I: Understanding Computers
1. How Personal Computers Work
What Your Computer Can DoGood for Getting OnlineGood for Social NetworkingGood for CommunicatingGood for Sharing Photos and Home MoviesGood for Keeping in TouchGood for EntertainmentGood for Keeping InformedGood for WorkGood for PlayInside a Personal ComputerThe Motherboard: Home to Almost EverythingMicroprocessors: The Main EngineComputer Memory: Temporary StorageHard Disk Drives: Long-Term StorageSolid-State Drives: Faster Long-Term StorageCD/DVD Drives: Storage on a DiscKeyboards: Fingertip InputMice and Touchpads: Point-and-Click Input DevicesNetwork Connections: Getting ConnectedSound Cards and Speakers: Making NoiseVideo Cards and Monitors: Getting the PictureOther Parts of Your Computer SystemProviding Additional Functionality with PeripheralsDoing What You Need to Do with Software and AppsMaking Everything Work—with WindowsDifferent Types of ComputersTraditional Desktop PCsAll-in-One DesktopsLaptop PCsTablet PCs2-in-1 PCsWhich Type of PC Should You Choose?Don’t Worry, You Can’t Screw It Up—Much
2. Setting Up and Using Different Types of Computers
Before You Get StartedSetting Up a Notebook or Hybrid PCUnderstanding the Elements of a Notebook PCGetting ConnectedSetting Up an All-in-One Desktop PCUnderstanding the Parts of an All-in-One SystemGetting ConnectedSetting Up a Traditional Desktop Computer SystemUnderstanding the Components of a Desktop SystemGetting ConnectedTurning it On—for the First TimeGetting the Right OrderPowering On
II: Using Windows
3. Getting to Know Windows 10
Say Hello to WindowsStarting and Logging In to WindowsExploring the Windows DesktopLearning Basic OperationsPointing and ClickingDouble-ClickingRight-ClickingDragging and DroppingMouse OverMoving and Resizing WindowsMaximizing, Minimizing, and Closing WindowsScrolling Through a WindowPeeking at the DesktopUsing the Start MenuNavigating the Start MenuLaunching a ProgramUsing the TaskbarDeciphering Taskbar IconsOpening Applications and Switching Between WindowsUsing Jump ListsManaging Taskbar ButtonsSwitching Between ProgramsUsing the Action CenterLearning Important Windows ShortcutsUsing Windows with a Touchscreen DisplayUsing Tablet ModeFinding Additional Apps in the All Apps ListImportant Touchscreen OperationsShutting Down Windows—and Your Computer
4. Working with Files, Folders, and Online Storage
Understanding Files and FoldersUsing File ExplorerLaunching File ExplorerExploring the File Explorer WindowWorking with Ribbons and TabsNavigating the Folders on Your PCViewing Files and FoldersChanging the Way Files DisplaySorting Files and FoldersGrouping Files and FoldersSearching for FilesPerforming Basic File and Folder OperationsCreating New FoldersRenaming Files and FoldersCopying FilesMoving FilesDeleting FilesWorking with the Recycle BinRestoring Deleted FilesManaging the Recycle BinWorking with Compressed FoldersCompressing a FileExtracting Files from a Compressed FolderCopying Files to Another ComputerCopying Files over a NetworkCopying Files with a Portable DriveCopying Files via EmailWorking with Cloud-Based StorageAccessing OneDrive from File ExplorerUsing Microsoft OneDriveSyncing Files on Your PC to OneDrive
5. Personalizing Windows
Personalizing the Windows DesktopChanging the Desktop BackgroundChanging to Light or Dark ModeChanging the Accent ColorChoosing a Windows ThemeCustomizing the TaskbarCustomizing the Start MenuPersonalizing the Lock ScreenChanging the Lock Screen BackgroundDisplaying a Slideshow on the Lock ScreenAdding Apps to the Lock ScreenChanging Your Account PictureSetting Up Additional User AccountsCreate a New User AccountSwitching UsersSigning OutSigning In with Multiple UsersConfiguring Other Windows SettingsOpening the Settings WindowDiscovering Windows Settings
III: Setting Up the Rest of Your System
6. Connecting Other Devices to Your PC—and Your PC to Other Devices
Getting to Know the Most Popular PeripheralsAdding New Hardware to Your SystemConnecting and Using a PrinterUnderstanding Different Types of PrintersConnecting a Printer to Your ComputerSharing a Network PrinterPrinting to Your System’s PrinterConnecting Portable Devices to Your PCConnecting Your PC to Your Living Room TV
7. Adding Storage and Backup
Understanding External StorageConnecting an External Hard DriveBacking Up Your Important FilesBacking Up to an External Hard DriveUsing Windows’ File History UtilityRestoring Backed Up FilesBacking Up Online
8. Setting Up a Home Network
How Networks WorkWired NetworksWireless NetworksSetting Up a Wireless Network in Your HomeHow It WorksWhat You NeedMaking the ConnectionsConnecting Your Computer to Your New NetworkConnecting via EthernetConnecting WirelesslyAccessing Computers on Your Network
IV: Using the Internet
9. Connecting to the Internet—at Home and Away
Different Types of Home InternetThe Need for SpeedUnderstanding Internet HardwareConnecting to a Public Wi-Fi Hotspot
10. Browsing and Searching the Web
Understanding the WebUsing Microsoft EdgeBrowsing the Web with EdgeRevisiting HistoryOpening Multiple Pages in TabsSaving Your Favorite PagesReturning to a Favorite PageDisplaying the Favorites BarDisplaying a Page in Reading ViewBrowsing in PrivateSetting a Different Start PageUsing Google ChromeSearching the Web with GoogleUsing Google SearchConstructing a QueryFine-Tuning Your Search ResultsSearching—and More—with CortanaSearch Cortana from the TaskbarSearch Cortana by VoiceSet a Reminder
11. Shopping and Selling Online
How to Shop OnlineStep 1: Find an Online StoreStep 2: Find a ProductStep 3: Examine the Product (Virtually)Step 4: Order the ProductStep 5: Check OutStep 6: Confirm the OrderHow to Shop SafelyBuying and Selling on eBayHow Does an eBay Auction Work?Buying Fixed-Price ItemsProtecting Yourself Against Fraudulent SellersSelling on eBayBuying and Selling on CraigslistUnderstanding Online ClassifiedsBrowsing the ListingsBuying on CraigslistListing an Item for SaleMaking the Sale
V: Using the Internet
12. Sending and Receiving Email
How Email WorksPOP/IMAP EmailWeb-Based EmailUsing the Windows 10 Mail AppNavigating the Mail AppAdding Another Email AccountReading and Replying to MessagesViewing AttachmentsSending a New MessageAttaching a FileUsing Web-Based EmailUsing Outlook OnlineUsing Gmail
13. Texting and Video Calling with Friends and Family
Text Messaging with Your PhoneConfiguring the Your Phone AppSending and Receiving TextsCreating a New Text MessageVideo Calling with SkypeAdding ContactsMaking a Video Call
14. Social Networking with Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Media
Using FacebookSigning Up with and Signing In to FacebookGetting to Know FacebookFinding FriendsSearching for FriendsViewing a Friend’s Profile PagePosting Status UpdatesDetermine Who Can—or Can’t—See a Status UpdateViewing Friends’ Updates in Your News FeedManaging Your Privacy on FacebookUsing TwitterJoining TwitterNavigating TwitterTweeting with TwitterFollowing Other UsersCustomizing Your ProfileUsing PinterestWhat Pinterest Is and What It DoesNavigating the Pinterest SiteViewing Boards and PinsFollowing Other UsersRepinning Existing ItemsPinning Items from the WebCreating New BoardsUsing LinkedInPersonalizing Your ProfileFinding New ConnectionsContacting Other LinkedIn MembersUsing Social Networks—Smartly and SafelyProtecting Your ChildrenProtecting Yourself
VI: Getting Productive
15. Installing and Using Desktop Applications
Finding and Installing New AppsDownloading Apps from the Microsoft StorePurchasing Apps from Your Local RetailerFinding and Installing Apps OnlineUnderstanding Web-Based AppsManaging Your AppsFinding Your Installed AppsPinning Apps to the Start MenuPinning Apps to the TaskbarAdding App Shortcuts to the DesktopWorking with ApplicationsUsing MenusUsing Toolbars and RibbonsClosing an Open App
16. Doing Office Work
Getting to Know Microsoft OfficeUsing Office on the DesktopUsing Office OnlineWhich Version of Office Should You Use?Word Processing with Microsoft Word OnlineExploring the Word WorkspaceWorking with DocumentsEntering TextEditing TextFormatting TextChecking Spelling and GrammarPrinting Your DocumentNumber Crunching with Microsoft ExcelExploring the Excel WorkspaceEntering DataInserting and Deleting Rows and ColumnsAdjusting Column WidthCalculating with FormulasIncluding Other Cells in a FormulaQuick Addition with AutoSumUsing FunctionsFormatting Your SpreadsheetCreating a ChartGiving Presentations with Microsoft PowerPointExploring the PowerPoint WorkspaceApplying a ThemeInserting New SlidesAdding and Formatting TextStart the Show!Exploring Google DocsUsing Google Docs Word ProcessorUsing Google Sheets SpreadsheetUsing Google Slides PresentationsUsing the Windows Calendar AppDisplaying Different ViewsCreating a New Event
17. Viewing and Sharing Digital Photos
Transferring Pictures from Your Camera, Smartphone, or TabletDownloading from the InternetTransferring Photos from a Smartphone or Tablet via USBTransferring Pictures from a Digital Camera via USBTransferring Pictures from a Memory CardScanning a PictureViewing Your Photos with the Windows 10 Photos AppEditing Your Photos with the Photos AppOpening Editing ModeCropping or Rotating a PhotoApplying FiltersAdjusting BrightnessAdjusting ColorRemoving Red-EyeRetouching a PhotoApplying Other EffectsPrinting and Sharing Your PhotosChoosing the Right Printer and PaperMaking the PrintPrinting Photos ProfessionallySharing Your Photos
VII: Exploring Online Entertainment
18. Watching Movies and TV Shows Online
Watching Streaming Video ServicesWatching Amazon Prime VideoWatching HuluWatching NetflixWatching Other Streaming Video ServicesWatching Live TV OnlineBuying and Renting Movies OnlineShopping at Amazon Prime VideoShopping at FandangoNOWShopping at Google PlayWatching Videos on YouTubeWatching Online Videos on Your Living Room TV
19. Listening to Music Online
Listening to Streaming Music OnlineListening to PandoraListening to SpotifyListening to Other Streaming Music ServicesListening to Traditional Radio Stations OnlinePurchasing and Downloading Digital MusicExamining Online Music StoresPlaying Downloaded Music on Your PC
VIII: Keeping Your System Up and Running
20. Protecting Your PC from Computer Attacks, Malware, Spam, and More
Safeguarding Your System from Computer VirusesWatching for Signs of InfectionCatching a VirusPracticing Safe ComputingDisinfecting Your System with Antivirus SoftwareHunting Down SpywareDefending Against Computer Attacks with a FirewallFighting Email SpamProtecting Your Email AddressBlocking Spammers in Your Email ProgramsResisting Phishing ScamsShielding Your Children from Inappropriate ContentUsing Content-Filtering SoftwareEncouraging Safe Computing
21. Performing Preventive Maintenance and Dealing with Common Problems
Maintaining Your ComputerCleaning Up Unused FilesRemoving Unused ProgramsPerforming a Hard Disk Checkup with ScanDiskUpdating WindowsKeeping Your Hardware in Tip-Top ConditionSystem UnitKeyboardDisplayPrinterMaintaining a Laptop PCUsing the Windows Mobility CenterConserving Battery LifeSecuring Your LaptopTroubleshooting Computer ProblemsTroubleshooting in Safe ModeReacting When Windows Freezes or CrashesWhat Causes Windows to Freeze?Dealing with Frozen WindowsDealing with a Frozen ProgramDealing with a Major CrashRefreshing or Resetting Your SystemRefreshing System FilesResetting Your System to Its Original Condition
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Content preview from Computer Basics Absolute Beginner’s Guide, Windows 10 Edition, 9th Edition

Contents at a Glance

Introduction

Part I Understanding Computers

1 How Personal Computers Work

2 Setting Up and Using Different Types of Computers

Part II Using Windows

3 Getting to Know Windows 10

4 Working with Files, Folders, and Online Storage

5 Personalizing Windows

Part III Setting Up the Rest of Your System

6 Connecting Other Devices to Your PC—and Your PC to Other Devices

7 Adding Storage and Backup

8 Setting Up a Home Network

Part IV Using the Internet

9 Connecting to the Internet—at Home or Away

10 Browsing and Searching the Web

11 Shopping and Selling Online

Part V Using the Internet

12 Sending and Receiving Email

13 Texting and Video Calling with Friends and Family

14 Social Networking with Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Media ...

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