Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 10 Edition - Softcover

Miller, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0136498817 ISBN 13: 9780136498810

Publisher: Que Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

Updated for the Latest Windows 10 2019

This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 10 operating system. Make the most of your Windows 10 notebook or desktop computer—without becoming a technical expert! This is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you’ve never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time.

Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn:

• Set up your computer and use the Windows 10 Start menu and desktop
• Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge
• Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn
• Use Windows 10’s built-in apps—and find great new apps in the Windows Store
• Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup
• Connect to a home wireless network or public Wi-Fi hotspot
• Go online to shop and sell—and smart search with Microsoft Cortana®
• Get work done quickly with Microsoft Office
• Organize, view, and share photos
• Listen to streaming music with Pandora and Spotify
• Watch streaming movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, and more
• Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam
• Keep your system running reliably at top speed

About this title

From the Back Cover

Make the most of your new Windows® 10 notebook or desktop computer–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you’ve never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple!

 

Who knew how simple using computers could be?

 

This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your computer or tablet with the new Windows 10 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do!

 

• Updated for latest software releases, including Windows 10 recent updates, Windows App store, internet, social networking such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Cloud-Based Applications (Office 365 and Google Apps), and streaming video services 
• The only computer basics book with equal coverage of PC hardware, software, and the Internet 
• Strong coverage of PC maintenance and troubleshooting

This new edition is updated to cover all of the new and updated features in Windows 10 over the past four years. Given that this is a book that covers more than just Windows 10, content has been updated to discuss the latest computer hardware and accessories, desktop software, social media platforms, web-based applications, streaming media, and the like. Miller's new 9th edition will cover new features and functionality introduced in the Spring 2017 Creator's Update (1703), Fall 2017 Creator's Update (1709), April 2018 Update (1803), October 2018 Update (1809), and April 2019 (1903). 

 

New edition of best-seller shows users how to get the most out of their PCs and the Internet

• Updated for latest software releases, including Windows 10 recent updates, Windows App store, internet, social networking such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Cloud-Based Applications (Office 365 and Google Apps), and streaming video services 
• The only computer basics book with equal coverage of PC hardware, software, and the Internet 
• Strong coverage of PC maintenance and troubleshooting

 

About the Author

Michael Miller is a successful and prolific author with a reputation for practical advice, technical accuracy, and an unerring empathy for the needs of his readers. Mr. Miller has written more than 200 best-selling books over the past three decades, which collectively have sold more than 1.5 million copies. His books for Que include My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, My Facebook for Seniors, My Google Chromebook, My Social Media for Seniors, and My TV for Seniors.

He is known for his casual, easy-to-read writing style and his practical, real-world advice–as well as his ability to explain a variety of complex topics to an everyday audience.
Learn more about Mr. Miller at his website, www.millerwriter.com. Follow him on Twitter @molehillgroup.

Edition details

• Publisher: Que Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 0136498817
• ISBN 13: 9780136498810
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 352