How to be a Silver Surfer: A Beginner's Guide to the Internet (Can Do! Computing for Beginners) - Softcover

Aldridge, Emma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0862424380 ISBN 13: 9780862424381

Publisher: Age Concern Books, 2008

Synopsis

Now in its 4th edition, How to be a Silver Surfer is perfect for people who are new to the internet and frightened about giving it a go. User-friendly, ultra-clear format, full-colour illustrations, and simple step-by-step explanations, this book guides readers through their first steps into the worldwide web. Aimed at complete beginners, the emphasis is on using the internet as a tool to enrich existing interests, such as travel and socialising, and as a recreational activity in itself, from emailing and chat sites to online bridge and much more.

About this title

Product Description

Shows you how to get online. This edition covers the developments in the world of the Internet including social networking, podcasts, and more. It talks through what you need to get started and explains how the Internet works and the terminology people use. It's also offers tips and practical advice.

Synopsis

It's never too late to get online - and this bestselling, easy guide will show you how. The fourth edition of this popular book has been updated to include all the latest developments in the world of the Internet including social networking, podcasts, and much more. This book is perfect for anyone who is apprehensive about using the Internet. It avoids all technical hype, and takes the reader on an exciting voyage of discovery, using clear screen-shot illustrations and simple instructions. It talks through everything you need to get started and explains how the Internet works and the terminology people use. It's full of great tips and practical advice, and should see even the most faint-hearted computer-user transformed into a confident silver surfer!

Edition details

• Publisher: Age Concern Books
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0862424380
• ISBN 13: 9780862424381
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 80