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My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, Second Edition

by Michael Miller

January 2018

Beginner

432 pages

11h 13m

English

Que

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Examining Key ComponentsHard Disk DriveMemoryProcessorDisplayKeyboardPointing DeviceConnectorsExploring Different Types of PCsDesktop PCsNotebook PCsWhich Type of PC Should You Buy?Setting Up Your New Computer SystemSet Up a Notebook PCSet Up a Traditional Desktop PCSet Up an All-in-One Desktop PC
Using Windows with a Mouse or TouchpadMouse and Touchpad OperationsUsing Windows with a KeyboardKeyboard Operations
Powering Up and Powering DownTurn On and Configure Your New PC—For the First TimeTurn On Your System—NormallyTurn Off Your ComputerFinding Your Way Around WindowsUse the Start MenuUse the Taskbar
Windows 10 for Windows 8/8.1 UsersWindows 10 for Windows 7 UsersWindows 10 for Windows XP UsersThe 10 Most Important New Features of Windows 101: Back to the Desktop (Goodbye, Start Screen)2: The Start Menu Returns—Better Than Ever3: Things Look a Little Different4: Take Control with the Action Center5: Manage System Settings with the Settings Tool6: Windows Apps on the Desktop7: Smart Searching—and More—with Cortana8: A New Way to Browse the Web9: Improved Task Switching10: Mobile Device IntegrationWindows 10 Updates for Windows 10 UsersAnniversary UpdateCreators UpdateFall Creators Update
Connecting Devices via USBConnect a PrinterConnect Other PeripheralsConnecting Your PC to Your TVConnect via HDMI
Personalizing the Windows DesktopPersonalize the Start MenuChange the Desktop BackgroundChange the Accent ColorChange the Desktop ThemePersonalizing the Lock ScreenChange the Lock Screen BackgroundDisplay a Slideshow on the Lock ScreenAdd Apps to the Lock ScreenChange Your Account PictureConfiguring Other Windows SettingsConfigure Settings from the Settings ToolWorking with User AccountsCreate a New User AccountSwitch UsersSign In with Multiple Users
Employing Ease of Access FunctionsAccess Ease of Access FeaturesEnlarge the ScreenImprove Onscreen ContrastMake the Cursor Easier to SeeRead Text Aloud with NarratorUse the On-Screen KeyboardUsing Alternative Input DevicesReplace the TouchpadAttach a Different Keyboard
Using Windows in Tablet ModeSwitch to Tablet ModeUse Windows 10’s Tablet ModeUsing Windows with Touch GesturesTouchscreen Operations
Launching Your Favorite ProgramsPin a Tile to the Start MenuPin a Program to the TaskbarCreate a Shortcut on the DesktopOpen a ProgramWorking with Apps on the DesktopMaximize, Minimize, and Close a WindowResize a WindowSwitch Between Open WindowsSnap a WindowScroll Through a WindowConfigure App SettingsUsing Windows 10’s Built-in AppsNewsWeatherSportsMoneyMapsCalendarAlarms & ClockCalculatorPaint 3DShopping the Microsoft StoreBrowse for AppsDownload and Install a New App
Working with Traditional Software ProgramsUse Pull-Down MenusUse ToolbarsUse RibbonsFinding and Installing Traditional Software ProgramsInstall Software from a DiscInstall Programs Online
Connecting to the Internet—and Your Home NetworkConnect to Your Home NetworkAccess Other Computers on Your NetworkConnecting to the Internet at a Wi-Fi HotspotConnect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Understanding the WebUsing Microsoft EdgeOpen and Browse Web PagesWork with TabsSave Favorite PagesSave Multiple Tabs as FavoritesReturn to a Favorite PageSet Your Start PageBrowse in PrivateRead a Page in Reading ViewPrint a Web PageUsing Google ChromeOpen and Browse Web PagesWork with TabsBookmark Your Favorite PagesReturn to a Bookmarked PageSet Your Home PageBrowse Anonymously in Incognito ModePrint a Web PageSearching the InternetSearch GoogleSearch BingSearching—and More—with CortanaSearch with CortanaView News and Other InformationSet a ReminderSearch Cortana from Within EdgeDo Even More with Cortana
How to Shop Online SafelyShop SafelyPurchasing from Online RetailersDiscover Online RetailersSearch or Browse for MerchandiseExamine the ProductMake a PurchaseCheck Out and PayFinding Bargains OnlineDiscover Price Comparison SitesUsing CraigslistBuy Items on CraigslistSell Items on Craigslist
Reading Local and Community News OnlineFind Local NewsFind Local WeatherExploring Travel Opportunities OnlineResearch a DestinationMake ReservationsDiscovering Recipes OnlineFind Tasty RecipesFinding Healthcare Information OnlineResearch Medical ConditionsFind a DoctorOrder Prescription DrugsObtaining Legal Advice OnlineFind Legal Advice and ServicesManaging Your Finances OnlineDo Your Banking and Pay Your BillsTrack Your InvestmentsDiscovering Organizations OnlineBrowse Useful Organizations
Protecting Against Identity Theft and Phishing SchemesAvoiding Phishing ScamsKeeping Your Private Information PrivateHiding Personal Information on FacebookKeeping Your Facebook Posts PrivateProtecting Against Online FraudIdentifying Online ScamsAvoiding Online FraudProtecting Against Computer Viruses and Other MalwareProtecting Against MalwareUsing Anti-Malware SoftwareUsing the Windows Defender Security CenterProtecting Against RansomwareProtecting Against Online Attacks and IntrusionsEmploying a Firewall
Using the Windows Mail AppSet Up Your Email AccountView Incoming MessagesReply to a MessageSend a New MessageMove a Message to Another FolderUsing GmailReceive and Reply to MessagesSend a New MessageManaging Your Contacts with the People AppView Your ContactsAdd a New ContactUse My People
Using the Skype AppChoose Your ServiceGet to Know the Skype AppAdd a ContactCommunicating with SkypeMake a Video CallMake a Voice CallConduct a Text ChatSending and Receiving Text Messages on Your PCLink Your Phone to Your PCReceive Texts on Your PCSend New Texts from Your PC
Sharing with Friends and Family on FacebookSign Up for FacebookDiscover New—and Old—Friends on FacebookPost a Status UpdateFind Out What Your Friends Are Up ToExplore Your Friends’ ProfilesPinning Items of Interest to PinterestCreate a New BoardFind and Save Interesting ItemsSave an Item from a Web PageFind People to Follow
Using Your Smartphone or Digital Camera with Your Windows PCTransfer Photos from a Smartphone or TabletTransfer Photos from a Memory CardViewing Photos and Videos on Your PCView Your PhotosCreate and View Photo AlbumsView Your VideosTouching Up Your PhotosAutomatically Enhance a PhotoRotate a PhotoCrop a PhotoApply a FilterRemove Red EyeRetouch a PhotoAdjust Brightness and ContrastAdjust Color and TintApply Other EffectsSave Your WorkTurning Your Photos into Videos with Story RemixCreate an Automatic Story RemixCreate a Customized Video ProjectEdit a Story RemixSharing Your Pictures and Videos OnlineSharing a Photo from the Photos AppAttach a Photo or Video in Windows MailUpload Photos to a New Facebook Photo AlbumUpload Pictures to an Existing Facebook Photo Album
Watching NetflixWatch a Program on NetflixWatching HuluWatch a Program on HuluWatching Amazon VideoView a Program on Amazon VideoViewing and Sharing Videos on YouTubeView a VideoUpload Your Own Video
Listening to Streaming MusicListen to PandoraListen to SpotifyPurchasing Digital Music OnlinePurchase Music from the Amazon Digital Music StorePurchase Music from Google Play MusicListening to Your Own Music in Windows 10Listen to Digital Music with the Groove Music AppListen to CDs
Reading eBooks with Amazon’s Kindle AppPurchase eBooks from AmazonRead an eBookChange How a Book Is Displayed OnscreenReading eBooks with Barnes & Noble’s NOOK AppPurchase eBooks from Barnes & NobleRead an eBookChange How a Book Is Displayed Onscreen
Using File ExplorerNavigate Folders and LibrariesUse the Navigation PaneChange the Folder ViewSort Files and FoldersWorking with FoldersCreate a New FolderRename a Folder or FileManaging FilesCopy a FileMove a FileDelete a File or FolderRestore a Deleted FileEmpty the Recycle BinWorking with Microsoft OneDriveManage OneDrive Files on the WebManage OneDrive Files with File ExplorerUpload a File to OneDriveDownload a File to Your PCSynchronizing Files On-Demand
Performing Necessary MaintenanceDelete Unnecessary FilesDelete Unused ProgramsBacking Up Important FilesActivate File HistoryFixing Simple ProblemsYou Can’t Connect to the InternetYou Can’t Go to a Specific Web PageYou Can’t PrintYour Computer Is SlowA Specific Program FreezesYour Entire Computer FreezesRecovering from Serious ProblemsRestore Your Computer to a Previous StateRefresh System FilesReset Your System

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Acknowledgments

Thanks to all the folks at Que who helped turn this manuscript into a book, including Laura Norman, Greg Wiegand, Charlotte Kughen, and technical editor Jeri Usbay. Thanks also to Jodi Lipson and the good folks at AARP for supporting and promoting this and other books.