Laptops have often been seen as the domain mainly of students and businessmen. However, they are also an excellent option for senior users: their mobility means that they can be used in any location and with the advent of wireless technology they can be used in a variety of public places to surf the Web or keep in touch with family and friends. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition covers all laptops that use Windows 10. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition begins by looking at some of the ergonomic issues surrounding laptops and shows how to be as comfortable as possible when using them and transporting them. It then gives an overview of the workings of laptops, including the software that is provided with them and some of the most-used features in the Windows 10. Issues such as using your laptop on vacation and sharing it with other family members are then looked at, to show how laptops are versatile and family-friendly. The book shows you how to: Choose the right laptop for you Master the key features of Windows 10 on your Windows laptop Find your way around with the Start button, the Start menu, and the Taskbar Use the Quick Access section - an area you can personalize with your favorite apps, programs, contacts and websites so you can quickly get to the functions and files you use most often Search the web with the Microsoft Edge browser Learn about apps, find and download them, then resize and move them and maximize, minimize or close from their titlebars Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files Talk to Cortana, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant which can perform searches on your computer or the web, perform actions like opening apps or documents, or set reminders and more Use your laptop to make travel easy and keep your folks at home updated on your adventures Learn to troubleshoot common problems and keep your laptop working in tiptop condition Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition takes the mystery out of using a Windows 10 laptop and shows how it can be used effectively for productivity and fun.
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A clear and concise book to guide Seniors through the essentials when buying and using a Windows 10 laptop - all in easy steps, and in larger print for easier reading.
  1. Choosing a laptop
  2. Around a laptop
  3. Getting up and running
  4. Working with apps
  5. The online world
  6. A digital lifestyle
  7. On vacation
  8. Sharing with your family
  9. Networking and wireless
  10. Battery issues
  11. System and security
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In Easy Steps – a trusted source for fast learning! Developed by professionals, In Easy Steps guides are written in a clear and concise style to enable the reader to learn with minimal time and effort. Rather than spending hours trawling the internet for information, these guides enable efficient learning so that readers can get on with their real work or start enjoying the new technology straight away. Written in a jargon-free, easy-to-follow style with helpful graphics, the In Easy Steps books explain everything the user needs to know to get working with a new device, programming language, software, electronics, or to sharpen up other professional skills. A great investment! Already used by millions worldwide for self-learning as well as for classroom-based training for effective learning.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781840788426
Publisert
2019-02-27
Utgave
7. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
In Easy Steps Limited
Høyde
227 mm
Bredde
186 mm
Dybde
10 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
192

Forfatter

Biographical note

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.