Teach Yourself - Computing for the over 50s

Name: Teach Yourself - Computing for the over 50s
Price: 4.64 USD
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ISBN: 9780071490870

ISBN-10: 0071490876

ISBN-13: 9780071490870

Edition: 2007

Authors: Bob Reeves

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Make the computer your friend, not your tormentor "Teach Yourself Computing for the Over 50s" takes the terror out of technology. With a practical and lighthearted approach, this unique guide shows you how to make the most of your computer. Instead of focusing on software, it helps you accomplish the tasks most important to you such as letter writing, online shopping, personal budgeting, and more.

Book details

List price: $12.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date: 5/7/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 5.00" wide x 7.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English

Choosing a computer	p. 1
Other equipment that you might need	p. 10
Programs (software) you might need	p. 16
Getting started - first basics	p. 21
Getting equipment and programs onto your computer	p. 34
Writing letters using Microsoft Word	p. 45
Writing minutes and other types of documents	p. 61
Keeping in touch using email	p. 71
Sending and receiving pictures and other attachments using email	p. 81
Finding what you need on the Internet	p. 89
Buying products and services online	p. 99
Buying from an online auction	p. 110
Communicating with other people using the Internet	p. 121
Accessing music, film, radio and TV over the Internet	p. 132
Other common uses of the Internet	p. 140
Keeping safe online	p. 147
Getting photographs from your digital camera onto your computer	p. 156
Scanning traditional photographs into your computer	p. 164
Keeping track of your photographs and other files	p. 171
Copying files onto CD, DVD and memory stick	p. 181
Making cards for all occasions	p. 190
Making a newsletter, leaflet or pamphlet	p. 202
Making a poster	p. 212
Keeping track of your personal finances	p. 222
Keeping track of your investments	p. 232
Keeping lists of names and addresses	p. 242
Creating a slidesnow presentation for a group	p. 257
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