Windows 8 For Seniors For Dummies - Softcover

Hinton, Mark Justice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118120280 ISBN 13: 9781118120286

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2012

Synopsis

Windows 8 for Seniors For Dummies

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Take control of Windows 8 with these friendly, plain–English instructions

Some days, it feels like every device in your home is smarter than you are. Here′s how to take back the power! This easy–to–follow guide helps you master Windows 8 so you can use your computer for both practical tasks and entertaining experiences. This book is not a course in technology; it′s more like having a friend show you just what you need to know.

• Start here use the Start screen and apps, switch between apps, and adjust the settings
• Have it your way see how to perform the same tasks with your keyboard, touchscreen, or mouse
• The world of the web browse with Internet Explorer, search for information on just about anything, and learn to stay safe
• Socialize connect to social networks, chat via the Messaging app, keep important dates on your online calendar, and set up your e–mail
• Do fun stuff play music, watch videos, and copy photos from your digital camera to edit, share, and print

Open the book and find:

• Steps for setting up user accounts
• Tips on creating and changing passwords
• What you need to know about the new Windows 8 apps
• How to check for updates
• Fun ways to share photos
• Ways to locate a misplaced file
• Help installing printers and other devices
• What to do when things go wrong

Learn to:

• Use the Start screen, customize the desktop, and set up a simple network
• Connect with family and friends via e–mail and social networks
• Work with apps
• Protect your data, your computer, and your identity

About the Author:

Mark Justice Hinton maintains a tech–help blog at www.mjhinton.com/help. His expertise ranges from Windows to photography to HTML, and he teaches classes on a variety of technology topics. Mark is also the author of Windows 7 For Seniors For Dummies.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1118120280
• ISBN 13: 9781118120286
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384