Absolute Beginners Guide to Computing

Description

**This book teaches anyone how to use their new Windows computer. You will learn and understand how you can perform a wide range of tasks, including managing files, browsing the internet, and protecting yourself, as well as interacting with Cortana. Using Absolute Beginners Guide to Computing you will learn how to use Windows, and how you can connect and communicate with others. You will learn the basics of browsing the web, how to send email, and sign up for services. You will learn about some of the social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. You will also learn how to connect and use external hardware, and process digital music, photos, and video. Written by an author who has written multiple computing titles, this book is friendly and approachable, and can teach anyone how to use a computer. With simple steps, easy troubleshooting, and online resources, it's the best place to learn how to make computing a part of your life. What You’ll Learn: How to get pictures onto your computer to share. How to listen to digital music. What clubs, groups, and other resources there are to help. Front Matter....Pages i-xxviii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Understanding Computers....Pages 3-18 Giving Commands with the Mouse, Trackpad, and Keyboard....Pages 19-28 Running Programs....Pages 29-42 Typing and Editing Text....Pages 43-53 Understanding Files and Folders....Pages 55-64 Manipulating Files....Pages 65-84 Sharing Files....Pages 85-95 Front Matter....Pages 97-97 Using the Start Menu and Taskbar....Pages 99-116 Installing Software....Pages 117-129 Customizing the Screen....Pages 131-144 Customizing the File Explorer Window....Pages 145-154 Organizing Windows....Pages 155-163 Front Matter....Pages 165-165 Playing with Photos....Pages 167-185 Watching Video and Playing Audio....Pages 187-204 Drawing and Editing Pictures....Pages 205-218 Front Matter....Pages 219-219 Browsing the Internet....Pages 221-255 Talking to Cortana....Pages 257-282 Using E-mail....Pages 283-303 Getting News....Pages 305-325 Chatting with Skype....Pages 327-348 Front Matter....Pages 219-219 Keeping Track of People....Pages 349-361 Front Matter....Pages 363-363 Using OneNote....Pages 365-394 Keeping Track of Dates and Times....Pages 395-415 Capturing Screenshots and Audio....Pages 417-429 Using the Calculator....Pages 431-440 Front Matter....Pages 441-441 Backing Up Your Data....Pages 443-463 Protecting Against Malware....Pages 465-479 Maintaining Your Computer....Pages 481-488 Back Matter....Pages 489-493