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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics

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Who knew how simple computers could be?

What can you do with your new PC? The sky's the limit! Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics will show you how to set up and configure your PC, including how to connect to the Internet. Then you'll learn how to fix your digital photos, create digital scrapbooks, download digital music to your iPod, burn your own custom CDs, watch DVD movies, write letters and memos, balance your checkbook, and create show-stopping presentations. And if you need more computing horsepower, you'll even learn how to upgrade your PC and add new peripherals. It's all easy, thanks to Michael Miller's step-by-step instructions and helpful advice!

Now updated for both Windows Vista™ and Windows® XP, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics will have you using your new PC in no time! Here's a preview of

what you'll find inside:

  • Learn how to set up and configure your new computer, and install new computer hardware and software
  • Get the scoop on how to work with Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista, and how to personalize it just for you
  • Learn how to use the most popular computer programs—including Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Money, and Quicken
  • Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, instant messaging, blogging, and podcasts—and create your own MySpace page
  • Become a digital media pro—learn to work with digital cameras and photos, download and listen to digital music, and burn your own CDs and DVDs
  • Find out how to protect your PC from spam, viruses, spyware, and computer attacks
  • Learn how to set up a wireless home network and share your Internet connection with multiple PCs

  • Introduction

    I Getting Started
    1 Understanding Desktop PCs

    2 Understanding Notebook PCs
    3 Setting Up Your New Computer System

    II Using Windows

    4 Getting to Know Windows Vista

    5 Using Windows XP on Older Computers
    6 Personalizing Windows

    7 Working with Files, Folders, and Disks
    III Upgrading and Maintaining Your System

    8 Adding New Hardware and Devices to Your System

    9 Setting Up a Home Network

    10 Performing Routine Maintenance

    11 Dealing with Common Problems

    12 Protecting Your PC from Viruses, Spam, and Other Online

    IV Using Computer Software

    13 Installing New Software

    14 The Suite Spot: Working with Microsoft Works and Microsoft
    15 Letters, Memos, and More: Working with Microsoft Word

    16 Crunching Numbers: Working with Microsoft Excel

    17 Presenting Yourself: Working with Microsoft PowerPoint

    18 Banking and Beyond: Working with Microsoft Money and Quicken

    19 Connecting to the Internet—At Home and on the Road
    V Using the Internet

    20 Sending and Receiving Email

    21 Surfing the Web with Internet Explorer

    22 Searching the Web

    23 Shopping Online


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    Publisher: Pearson Education Edition: 4

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9780768674828
    • Release date: November 6, 2007

    PDF ebook

    • ISBN: 9780768674828
    • File size: 22626 KB
    • Release date: November 6, 2007

    Formats

    OverDrive Read
    PDF ebook

    Languages

    English

    &>

    Who knew how simple computers could be?

    What can you do with your new PC? The sky's the limit! Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics will show you how to set up and configure your PC, including how to connect to the Internet. Then you'll learn how to fix your digital photos, create digital scrapbooks, download digital music to your iPod, burn your own custom CDs, watch DVD movies, write letters and memos, balance your checkbook, and create show-stopping presentations. And if you need more computing horsepower, you'll even learn how to upgrade your PC and add new peripherals. It's all easy, thanks to Michael Miller's step-by-step instructions and helpful advice!

    Now updated for both Windows Vista™ and Windows® XP, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics will have you using your new PC in no time! Here's a preview of

    what you'll find inside:

  • Learn how to set up and configure your new computer, and install new computer hardware and software
  • Get the scoop on how to work with Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista, and how to personalize it just for you
  • Learn how to use the most popular computer programs—including Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Money, and Quicken
  • Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, instant messaging, blogging, and podcasts—and create your own MySpace page
  • Become a digital media pro—learn to work with digital cameras and photos, download and listen to digital music, and burn your own CDs and DVDs
  • Find out how to protect your PC from spam, viruses, spyware, and computer attacks
  • Learn how to set up a wireless home network and share your Internet connection with multiple PCs

  • Introduction

    I Getting Started
    1 Understanding Desktop PCs

    2 Understanding Notebook PCs
    3 Setting Up Your New Computer System

    II Using Windows

    4 Getting to Know Windows Vista

    5 Using Windows XP on Older Computers
    6 Personalizing Windows

    7 Working with Files, Folders, and Disks
    III Upgrading and Maintaining Your System

    8 Adding New Hardware and Devices to Your System

    9 Setting Up a Home Network

    10 Performing Routine Maintenance

    11 Dealing with Common Problems

    12 Protecting Your PC from Viruses, Spam, and Other Online

    IV Using Computer Software

    13 Installing New Software

    14 The Suite Spot: Working with Microsoft Works and Microsoft
    15 Letters, Memos, and More: Working with Microsoft Word

    16 Crunching Numbers: Working with Microsoft Excel

    17 Presenting Yourself: Working with Microsoft PowerPoint

    18 Banking and Beyond: Working with Microsoft Money and Quicken

    19 Connecting to the Internet—At Home and on the Road
    V Using the Internet

    20 Sending and Receiving Email

    21 Surfing the Web with Internet Explorer

    22 Searching the Web

    23 Shopping Online


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