Que Publishing, 2015. — 288 p. — ISBN-10: 0789754525, ISBN-13: 978-0789754523. Computers don’t have to be scary or difficult. Computers can be easy—if you know what to do. That’s where this book comes in. Easy Computer Basics, Windows 10 Edition is an illustrated, step-by-step guide to setting up and using your new computer. You’ll learn how computers work, how to connect all the pieces and parts, and how to start using them. All you have to do is look at the pictures and follow the instructions. Pretty easy. After you learn the basics, I show you how to do lots of useful stuff with your new PC. You learn how to use Microsoft Windows to copy and delete files; use Google’s Gmail and the Windows Mail app to send and receive email messages; use Microsoft Word to write letters and memos; use your web browser and Microsoft’s new Cortana virtual assistant to search for information on the Internet; and use Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter to keep up with what your friends are doing. We even cover some fun stuff, including listening to music, viewing digital photographs, and watching movies and TV shows online. If you’re worried about how to keep your PC up and running, we cover some basic system maintenance too. And, just to be safe, I also show you how to protect your computer when you’re online. It’s not hard to do. To help you find the information you need, I’ve organized Easy Computer Basics, Windows 10 Edition into 16 chapters. In Full Color! See it done. Do it yourself. It's that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows 10 Edition, teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from your computer hardware and software. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common computer tasks. No need to feel intimidated; we'll hold your hand every step of the way. Learn how to... Set up and configure your new Windows 10 computer Upgrade your system with new hardware and software Use Microsoft Windows 10--and personalize it just for you Connect to the Internet for web browsing, email, Facebook, and listening to digital music View and edit digital photos Watch your favorite movies and TV shows online with Netflix and Hulu Protect your family and your computer from viruses, spam, and spyware Set up a wireless home network and share your Internet connection with multiple computers Understanding personal computers -- Setting up your PC -- Connecting peripherals and other devices -- Setting up a wireless home network -- Using Microsoft Windows 10 -- Personalizing Windows -- Working with software applications -- Using Microsoft Word -- Working with files and folders -- Using the internet -- Communicating with email -- Sharing with Facebook and other social networks -- Watching TV and movies online -- Playing digital music -- Viewing and editing digital photos -- Protecting your computer. Michael Miller. Includes index. "Teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from your computer hardware and software. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common computer tasks."-- Provided by publisher Teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from your computer hardware and software. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common computer tasks.-Publisher's description
