A Very Easy Way to Understand Computer Basics
Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, Fifth Edition, will help you figure out how to use your new computer system. You’ll learn how computers work, how to connect all the pieces and parts, and how to start using them. You’ll learn about computer hardware and software, about the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, and about the Internet. And after you’re comfortable with the basic concepts (which won’t take too long, trust me), you’ll learn how to actually do stuff.
You’ll learn how to do useful stuff, such as writing letters, balancing your check-book, and creating presentations; fun stuff, such as listening to music, watching movies, and editing your digital photos; online stuff, such as searching for information, sending email, and keeping up with friends and family via Facebook andMySpace; and essential stuff, such as copying files, troubleshooting problems, and protecting against thieves and hackers. All you have to do is sit yourself down in front of your computer, try not to bescared (there’s nothing to be scared of, really), and work your way through the chapters and activities in this book. And remember that computers aren’t difficult to use, they don’t break easily, and they let you do all sorts of fun and useful thing sonce you get the hang of them. Really!
This book is organized into six main parts, as follows:
- Part I, “Getting Started,”describes all the pieces and parts of both desktop and notebook PCs and how to connect everything to get your new system up and running.
- Part II, “Using Windows,”introduces the backbone of your entire system, the Microsoft Windows operating system. You’ll learn how Windows worksand how to use it to perform basic tasks, such as copying and deleting files and folders. (You’ll also learn fun stuff, such as how to change the picture on your computer desktop.)
- Part III, “Upgrading and Maintaining Your System,”contains all the boring (but necessary) information you need to know to keep your new PC in tip-top shape. You’ll learn how to add new pieces of hardware to your sys-tem, how to set up a wireless home network, how to perform routine maintenance, how to track down and fix common PC problems, and how to protect your system against viruses, spyware, and other forms of computer attack.
- Part IV, “Using Computer Software,”tells you everything you need toknow about running the most popular computer programs. You’ll learn how to use Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. That’s a lot.
- Part V, “Using the Internet,”is all about going online. You’ll discover how to connect to the Internet and surf the Web with Internet Explorer. You’ll also learn how to shop online, buy and sell in eBay auctions and craigslist classifieds, search the Web with Google and research topics with Wikipedia,watch and upload YouTube videos, and create your own personal web page. This is the fun part of the book.
- Part VI, “Communicating via the Internet,”is all about keeping in touch. You’ll find out how to send and receive email, chat online via instant messaging, navigate the blogosphere, and network socially with Facebook,MySpace, and Twitter.
- Part VII, “Exploring the Digital Lifestyle,” is even more fun. You’ll see how to use your PC with your digital camera to edit and manage your digital photos, how to listen to CDs and download music to your iPod or iPhone, how to watch DVDs on your computer screen, and how to create your own digital home movies on DVD. It’s amazing all the things you can do with your PC!
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