Computer basics : absolute beginner's guide updated for Windows ® 10 Michael Miller.
By: Miller, Michael [author]
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BookSeries: Absolute beginner’s guide (Indianapolis, Ind.): Publisher: Indianapolis, Indiana : Que, [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Edition: Eighth edition; Windows® 10 edition.Description: xviii, 411 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780789754516 (paperback); 0789754517 (paperback).Subject(s): Microsoft Windows (Computer file) | Microcomputers | Computer science --DDC classification: 004.16 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 004.16 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | CIT module SPRT6017 - Core reading | 00162630 | |
| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 004.16 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | CIT module SPRT6017 - Core reading | 00162631 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Make the most of your new Windows® 10 notebook or desktop computer-without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple!
Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the new Windows 10 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: Set up your new computer and use the Windows 10 Start menu and desktop Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge Get started with social networking on Facebook®, Twitter(tm), Pinterest(tm), and LinkedIn® Use Windows 10's built-in apps-and find great new apps in the Windows Store Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup Create a home network in just minutes Go online to shop and sell-and smart search with Microsoft Cortana® Get your office work done fast Organize, view, and share photos Play music using Spotify®, Pandora®, iTunes®, and more Watch TV shows and movies online with Netflix® and Hulu(tm) Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam Keep your system running reliably at top speed This book is part of Que's Content Update Program. As Microsoft® updates features of Windows, sections of this book will be updated or new sections will be added to match the updates to the software. See inside for detailsIncludes index.
Previous edition: 2014.
How personal computers work -- Setting up and using a notebook computer -- Setting up and using a desktop computer -- Getting to know Windows 10 - for new computers users -- Getting to know Windows 10 - if you've used windows before -- Using windows 10 on a Touchscreen device -- Working with files, folders and online storage -- Personalizing Windows -- Connecting other devices to your PC - and your PC to other devices -- Adding storage and backup -- Setting up a home network -- Connecting to the Internet - at home and away -- Browsing and searching the web -- Shopping and selling online -- Sending and receiving email -- Social networking with Facebook and other social media -- Video chatting with friends and family -- Using applications on the desktop -- Finding and installing new apps -- Doing office work -- Staying organized -- Viewing and sharing digital photos -- Watching movies, TV shows and other videos -- Playing music -- Protecting your PC from computer attacks, malware and spam -- Performing preventive maintenance and dealing with common problems.
Guides beginning users through basic PC operations in Microsoft Windows, demonstrating such tasks as personalizing Windows 10, connecting to the Internet, using social networks, working with apps, playing music, and performing routine maintenance.
CIT module SPRT 6017 - Core reading.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- I Understanding Computers
- 1 How Personal Computers Work
- 2 Setting Up and Using a Notebook Computer
- 3 Setting Up and Using a Desktop Computer
- II Using Windows
- 4 Getting to Know Windows 10 - for New Computer Users
- 5 Getting to Know Windows 10 - If You've Used Windows Before
- 6 Using Windows 10 on a Touchscreen Device
- 7 Working with Files, Folders, and Online Storage
- 8 Personalizing Windows
- III Setting Up the Rest of Your System
- 9 Connecting Other Devices to Your PC - and Your PC to Other Devices
- 10 Adding Storage and Backup
- 11 Setting Up a Home Network
- IV Using the Internet
- 12 Connecting to the Internet - at Home or Away
- 13 Browsing and Searching the Web
- 14 Shopping and Selling Online
- V Communicating Online
- 15 Sending and Receiving Email
- 16 Social Networking with Facebook and Other Social Media
- 17 Video Chatting with Friends and Family
- VI Working with Software Programs
- 18 Using Applications on the Desktop
- 19 Finding and Installing New Applications
- VII Doing Fun and Useful Stuff with your PC
- 20 Doing Office Work
- 21 Staying Organized
- 22 Viewing and Sharing Digital Photos
- 23 Watching Movies, TV Shows, and Other Videos
- 24 Playing Music
- VIII Keeping Your System Up and Running
- 25 Protecting Your PC from Computer Attacks, Malware, Spam, and More
- 26 Performing Preventive Maintenance and Dealing with Common Problems