Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Over the years, you’ve learned a lot. Now, learn Windows 8! We’ve identified the Windows 8 skills you need to stay connected with people you care about; keep your computer reliable, productive, and safe; express your creativity; find new passions; and live a better life! Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you’re an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! Set up your computer with no fuss or aggravation Get productive fast, even if you don’t have computer experience Use the new “touch” features of Windows 8 if you have a touchscreen device Safeguard your privacy and protect yourself from online scams Display up-to-the-minute news, weather, and stock prices Browse and search the Web, wherever you go Find reliable health information online Make Skype video calls to friends and family Use Facebook to find old friends and see what they’re up to Store your pictures and share them with loved ones Read eBooks on your PC–even enlarge text for greater comfort Watch TV or movies with Netflix, Hulu Plus, or YouTube Enjoy your music, and discover great music you’ve never heard Fix your own computer problems without help

"We've identified the Windows 8 skills you need to stay connected with people you care about; keep your computer reliable, productive, and safe; express your creativity; find new passions; and live a better life! Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! Set up your computer with no fuss or aggravation. Get productive fast, even if you don't have computer experience. Use the new "touch" features of Windows 8 if you have a touchscreen device. Safeguard your privacy and protect yourself from online scams. Display up-to-the-minute news, weather, and stock prices. Browse and search the Web, wherever you go. Find reliable health information online. Make Skype video calls to friends and family. Use Facebook to find old friends and see what they're up to. Store your pictures and share them with loved ones. Read eBooks on your PC-even enlarge text for greater comfort. Watch TV or movies with Netflix, Hulu Plus, or YouTube. Enjoy your music, and discover great music you've never heard. Fix your own computer problems without help."--back cover.

Learn to diagnose and fix simple PC problems with this easy-to-follow guide When something goes wrong with your computer, it's frustrating and potentially expensive. With Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies, you can find out what's wrong, how to fix it, whether you need to call in professional help, and how to practice preventive maintenance. This friendly guide avoids techie jargon and shows you how to diagnose the problem, find out whether the software or hardware is at fault, make simple repairs, and add external devices such as scanners, printers, and hard drives. It also helps you maintain your computer through basic steps like defragmenting the hard drive and cleaning out files - techniques that can prevent a lot of problems from occurring in the first place. Written specifically for first-time computer users, this book explains how to diagnose basic PC problems, understand error messages, and fix common issues Specific step-by-step procedures guide you through basic repairs such as replacing the hard drive Explains common mistakes and how to avoid them Outlines the steps for preventive maintenance, such as how to defragment the hard drive, clean files, delete old files, and organize files Explores ways to expand and enhance a computer with external devices including hard drives, Web cameras, Web phones, scanners, printers, flash drives and other hardware Shows what you can fix yourself and when to seek help from a repair service or the manufacturer Easy to read and follow, Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies will boost your confidence when dealing with your computer and with professional technicians, too.

A guide to Microsoft Windows 7 for seniors covers such topics as computer security, creating user accounts, burning CDs and DVDs, installing and deleting programs, and backups and system restore.

Easy Computer Basics See it done. do it yourself. It’s that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows 8.1 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 computer system -- Upgrade your computer with new hardware and software -- Use Microsoft Windows 8.1–and personalize it just for you -- Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, Facebook, and listening to digital music -- View and edit digital photos -- Watch your favorite movies and TV shows online with Netflix and Hulu Plus -- 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

Windows 8.1 continues the evolution of the most radical redesign in Microsoft's history. It combines the familiar Windows desktop with a new, touchscreen-friendly world of tiles and full-screen apps. Luckily, David Pogue is back to help you make sense of it?with humor, authority, and 500 illustrations. The important stuff you need to know: What's new in 8.1. The update to 8.1 offers new apps, a universal Search, the return of the Start menu, and several zillion other nips and tucks. New features. Storage Spaces, Windows To Go, File Histories?if Microsoft wrote it, this book covers it. Security. Protect your PC from viruses, spyware, spam, sick hard drives, and out-of-control kids. The network. HomeGroups, connecting from the road, mail, Web, music streaming among PCs?this book has your network covered. The software. Media Center, Photo Gallery, Internet Explorer, speech recognition?this one authoritative, witty guide makes it all crystal clear. It's the book that should have been in the box.

A guide for seniors presents step-by-step instructions covering the built-in cleanup and optimization utilities found in Windows 7, Vista, and XP.

Don't call your tech guru for help—get this book and help yourself! What do you want to do with your Windows computer? Sign up for Facebook to keep up with your friends? Watch a video taken during the latest family trip? Find your latest email messages with a single click of the mouse? Look no further than Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies to discover how to do these tasks and others that you depend on a daily basis. With this guide to the popular operating system, you find the clear and easy instructions to checking tech tasks off your to-do list. This book focuses on giving you the steps—with plenty of helpful illustrations—you need to complete the essential tasks that you perform throughout your day, like connecting with friends on social media, customizing your Windows 11 desktop with personal photos, and emailing the family about weekend plans. You also find out how to navigate Windows 11 and enhance it with the apps and widgets that you use. Other topics include: Adding shortcuts to favorite apps Personalizing your desktop Creating your private Windows account Setting up the email app Having news delivered to your desktop Chasing down lost files Tweaking your digital photos Setting your security and forgetting about it Reach for Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies whether you need a basic introduction to Windows, want a refresher on Windows 11, or have a question you want answered right away. You can then spend less time looking for help on how your computer works and more time enjoying the fun parts of life.

"Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Windows 8.1 photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into Windows 8.1 problems or limitations. Tips and notes to help you get the most from your Windows 8.1 computer."--Back cover.

Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Over the years, you’ve learned a lot. Now, learn Windows 8.1! We’ve identified the Windows 8/8.1 skills you need to stay connected with people you care about: keep your computer reliable, productive, and safe; express your creativity; find new passions; and live a better life! Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you’re an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! • Set up your computer with no fuss or aggravation • Get productive fast, even if you don’t have computer experience • Use Windows’ new touch features if you have a touchscreen device • Safeguard your privacy, and protect yourself from online scams • Find, install, and use easy new Modern apps • Display up-to-the-minute news, weather, and stock prices • Browse the Web with the great new Internet Explorer 11 • Use new SmartSearch to find everything faster on the Internet • Discover reliable health and financial information online • Make free Skype video calls to friends and family • Use Facebook to find old friends and see what they’re up to • Store your pictures, fix them, and share them with loved ones • Read eBooks on your PC—even enlarge text for greater comfort • Watch TV or movies with Netflix, Hulu Plus, or YouTube • Enjoy your music, and discover great music you’ve never heard • Fix your own computer problems without help