Book description
The down and dirty basics for computer newbies.
For those with a blank slate when it comes to computer know-how, this guide teaches readers how to get started on a PC, including: easy instructions on starting, setting up, and organizing the PC; navigating the Windows 7 desktop and folder system; getting up and running with email; working with music, photos, and video; plus an introduction to Google, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, eBay, blogging, instant messaging; and more!
* Focuses on software-and the practical and fun things new users want to do with their PCs
* A large number of people-particularly the older generation-are new to computers
* Includes troubleshooting tips
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Copyright Page
- Introduction
- Part 1 - Getting Started
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Part 2 - Taking Control of Your PC
- Chapter 6 - Changing the Look and Feel of Windows
- Chapter 7 - Creating and Managing User Accounts
- Chapter 8 - Managing Disks, Files, and Folders
- Chapter 9 - Running, Installing, and Uninstalling Programs
- Chapter 10 - Installing and Managing Additional Hardware Devices
- Chapter 11 - Networking Your PC at Home and on the Road
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Part 3 - Getting Down to Business
- Chapter 12 - Typing and Other Word Processing Chores
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Chapter 13 - Working with Graphics
- Laying Out Pages in a Desktop Publishing Program
- Inserting Ready-Made Clip Art Images
- Wrapping Text Around Images
- Resizing and Reshaping Images
- Inserting Other Pictures
- Scanning Photos, Drawings, and Illustrations
- Drawing and Painting Your Own Illustrations
- Adding Text in a Box
- Manipulating Overlapping Objects
- Chapter 14 - Crunching Numbers with Spreadsheets
- Chapter 15 - Creating an Address Book and Printing Mailing Labels
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Chapter 16 - Managing Your Finances
- Banking Online (Without a Personal Finance Program)
- Choosing and Setting Up a Personal Finance Program
- Automating the Check-Writing Process
- Reconciling an Account with a Statement
- Banking Online (with a Personal Finance Program)
- Setting Up Recurring Entries
- Tracking Your Budget
- Tapping the Power of Financial Calculators
- Preparing Your Annual Tax Return
- Chapter 17 - Printing Documents and Other Creations
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Part 4 - Tapping the Power of the Internet
- Chapter 18 - Getting Wired to the Internet
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Chapter 19 - Poking Around on the World Wide Web
- Browsing for a Web Browser
- Steering Your Browser in the Right Direction
- A Word About Web Page Addresses
- Finding Stuff with Google and Other Search Tools
- Locating People Online
- Navigating Multiple Pages with Tabs
- Going Back in Time with the History List
- Marking Your Favorite Web Pages
- Changing the Starting Web Page
- Chapter 20 - Searching the Web Google Style
- Chapter 21 - Sending and Receiving E-Mail
- Chapter 22 - Connecting with Friends and Family on Facebook
- Chapter 23 - Sharing Video on YouTube
- Chapter 24 - Passing Notes on Twitter
- Chapter 25 - Communicating Oneon-One in Real Time
- Chapter 26 - Buying and Selling Stuff Online
- Chapter 27 - Touring Message Boards, Mailing Lists, and More
- Chapter 28 - Publishing Your Own Web Page or Blog
- Chapter 29 - Protecting Your PC from Viruses and Other Online Threats
- Part 5 - Going Digital with Music, Photos, and Video
- Part 6 - Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Computer
- Index
Product information
- Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide® To PC Basics, Windows 7 Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: March 2011
- Publisher(s): Alpha Books
- ISBN: 9781615640676
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