Computers for Seniors for Dummies
Become a tech-savvy computer user, the beginner-friendly way. Computers For Seniors For Dummies gives you the confidence you need to connect with friends and explore the internet all from the comfort of your couch. This step-by-step guide walks you through the basics of buying and setting up a compu...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken, NJ :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
[2025]
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| Edición: | Seventh edition |
| Colección: | --For dummies.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009868038506719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Foolish Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Book
- Beyond the Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part 1 Get Going!
- Chapter 1 Buying a Computer
- What Can You Do with a Computer?
- Get Up to Speed on Hardware
- Input Devices: Putting Stuff In
- Output Devices: Getting Stuff Out
- What Is Software?
- Decide on a Type of Computer
- Pick Your Connection Methods
- Choose a Display Type
- Evaluate Your Storage Options
- Consider How You Will Get Online
- Where to Shop for Your New PC
- Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Computer
- Out of the Box: Set Up Your New PC
- Set Up Windows
- Take a First Look at Windows
- Use a Mouse, Touchpad, or Touchscreen
- Get Familiar with the Start Menu
- Sign Out and In
- Switch Accounts
- Lock Windows while You're Away
- Restart Windows
- Place the Computer in Sleep Mode
- Shut Down Your Computer
- Create Additional User Accounts
- Change an Account's Type
- Manage Family Settings
- Chapter 3 Buying and Setting Up a Printer
- Do You Need a Printer?
- Choose the Right Printer
- Unpack and Install a New Printer
- Set Up a Printer to Work with Windows
- Set a Default Printer
- Set Printer Preferences
- Manage a Print Queue
- Remove a Printer
- Part 2 Getting Up to Speed with Windows
- Chapter 4 Working with Apps in Windows
- Discover the Names of Functions
- Start an App
- Exit an App
- Find Your Way Around in a Desktop App
- Find Your Way Around in a Microsoft Store App
- Work with a Window
- Switch among Running Apps
- Move and Copy Data between Apps
- Install New Apps
- Remove Apps
- Chapter 5 Managing Your Personal Files
- Understand How Windows Organizes Data
- Explore the File Explorer Interface
- Move between Different Locations
- Locate Files and Folders.
- View File Listings in Different Ways
- Select Multiple Items at Once
- Move or Copy an Item
- Delete or Undelete an Item
- Rename an Item
- Create a Shortcut to an Item
- Create a Compressed File
- Customize the Quick Access List
- Back Up Files to an External Drive
- Chapter 6 Making Windows Your Own
- Customize the Windows Start Menu
- Customize the Windows Taskbar
- Customize the Screen Resolution and Scale
- Apply a Desktop Theme
- Change Desktop Background Image
- Change the Accent Color
- Manage Desktop Icons
- Add Widgets to the Desktop
- Make Windows More Accessible
- Part 3 Going Online
- Chapter 7 Getting Connected to the Internet
- What Is the Internet?
- Explore Different Types of Internet Connections
- Identify the Hardware Required
- Set Up a Wi-Fi Internet Connection
- Assess Your Software Situation
- Chapter 8 Browsing the Web
- Meet the Edge Browser
- Search the Web
- Find Content on a Web Page
- Pin a Tab
- Create and Manage a Favorites List
- Use Favorites
- View Your Browsing History
- Print a Web Page
- Create Collections
- Customize the New Tab Page and the Home Page
- Adjust Microsoft Edge Settings
- Chapter 9 Staying Safe While Online
- Understand Technology Risks on the Internet
- Download Files Safely
- Use InPrivate Browsing
- Use SmartScreen Filter and Block Unwanted Apps
- Change Edge Privacy Settings
- Understand Information Exposure
- Keep Your Information Private
- Spot Phishing Scams and Other Email Fraud
- Create Strong Passwords
- Chapter 10 Keeping in Touch with Email
- Sign Up for an Email Account
- Set Up Accounts in the Outlook App
- Get to Know the Outlook Interface
- Receive Messages
- Reply to or Forward a Message
- Create and Send Email
- Manage Addresses
- Send an Attachment
- Change Outlook Account Settings
- Chapter 11 Working in the Cloud.
- Understand Cloud-Based Applications
- Use Microsoft 365
- Access Your OneDrive Storage
- Change the View
- Add Files to OneDrive
- Share a Folder or File Using OneDrive
- Use the Personal Vault
- Adjust OneDrive Settings
- Configure Online Synchronization
- Chapter 12 Connecting with People Online
- Use Discussion Boards and Blogs
- Understand Instant Messages and Chats
- Explore Microsoft Teams
- Use a Webcam
- Get an Overview of Collaborative and Social Networking Sites
- Sign Up for a Social Networking Service
- Understand How Online Dating Works
- Chapter 13 Exploring Artificial Intelligence
- How AI Is Created
- What Today's AI Can Do
- What's Coming in the Future
- Search the Web More Effectively with AI
- Have a Conversation with a Chatbot
- Survey Some Free Online AI Tools
- Google Lens
- Craiyon
- Grammarly
- Duolingo
- Replika
- Part 4 Having Fun
- Chapter 14 Let's Play a Game!
- Discover the Types of Game Delivery
- Explore the Various Gaming Genres
- Understand How Game Makers Get Paid
- A Few of My Favorites
- Chapter 15 Viewing and Creating Digital Photos and Videos
- Stream TV and Movies from the Internet
- Explore YouTube Content
- Take a Picture of Yourself
- Record a Video of Yourself
- Transfer Photos and Videos from a Camera or Phone
- View and Edit Photos in the Photos App
- Create a Video with Clipchamp
- Chapter 16 Listening to Music on Your PC
- Preparing to Listen to Digital Music
- Introducing Media Player
- Make Your Stored Music Available in Media Player
- Play Music
- Create a Playlist
- Rip a Music CD
- Acquire New Music
- Part 5 Windows Toolkit
- Chapter 17 Working with Networks
- Plan and Set Up a Home Network
- Enable Wireless Router Security
- Set Up File Sharing on Your PC
- Choose What Folders to Share
- Share a Local Printer.
- Connect Bluetooth Devices to Your PC
- Use Your Cellphone as a Hotspot
- Chapter 18 Protecting Windows
- Choose Security Software
- Update Windows
- Check Windows Security Settings
- Change Your Microsoft Account Password
- Change How You Sign into Windows
- Chapter 19 Maintaining Windows
- Shut Down an Unresponsive Application
- Troubleshoot Application Problems
- Repair or Remove an App
- Set an App to Run in Compatibility Mode
- Restore Your System Files
- Use Windows Troubleshooter Utilities
- Reset Your PC: The Last Resort
- Free Up Disk Space
- Index
- EULA.
