Laptops for the Older and Wiser: Get Up and Running on Your Laptop Computer (The Third Age Trust (U3A)/Older & Wiser) - Softcover

Smith, Bud E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470685964 ISBN 13: 9780470685969

Publisher: Wiley, 2010

Synopsis

Helpful, easy-to-follow guide for new laptop users over the age of 50

Laptops are fun and more popular than ever, but they are still computers and come with their own set of issues: easier to steal, more likely to be dropped, often dependent on wireless Internet access, and other concerns. If you're entering the computer world as an older adult—and wondering about laptops—this straightforward, helpful book is for you.

Written in full color with lots of screenshots and clear, easy-to-read type, this friendly guide walks you through the process from start to finish: selecting which type of laptop is right for you (PC or Mac?), handling setup, safely adding wireless Internet access, staying secure online, and much more.

• Provides guidance for purchasing your laptop, bringing it home, and setting up
• Walks you through all the various connections, buttons and switches
• Shows you how to connect wirelessly at home and abroad, safely
• Delves into laptop accessories, whether you need them, and how to get the most out of them
• Addresses online security issues and how to stay safe
• Explores troubleshooting problems and how to save your precious data

Prepare properly, enjoy the freedom, and maybe even show the kids a thing or two with this fun and practical guide!

About this title

About the Author

Bud Smith (London, UK) is a leading computer book author and technology company consultant and manager. Bud has been writing computer books for more than 20 years, on topics from microprocessors to computer buying to Web authoring to use of Google tools. His best-selling book is Creating Web Pages For Dummies, currently in its 9th Edition, and his books have sold more than a million copies.

From the Back Cover

If you are thinking of purchasing a Laptop but dont know where to start, or you already have a Laptop but are not sure how to use it, then this user-friendly guide can help.

Laptops for the Older and Wiser is designed for those looking for straightforward advice on getting the best out of laptops and the mobile computing experience.

You will find step-by-step guidance on:

• Choosing which laptop is right for you
• Purchasing your laptop and getting through the setup experience
• Understanding the various connections, buttons and switches
• Getting connected wirelessly at home or abroad
• Staying safe online with your laptop and much more

Laptops for the Older and Wiser is designed for those looking for straightforward advice on getting the best out of laptops and the mobile computing experience.

You will find step-by-step guidance on:

• Choosing which laptop is right for you
• Purchasing your laptop and getting through the setup experience
• Understanding the various connections, buttons and switches
• Getting connected wirelessly at home or abroad
• Staying safe online with your laptop and much more…

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470685964
• ISBN 13: 9780470685969
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 286