Absolute Beginner's Guide
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Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 8.1 Edition
by Michael Miller
Published 28 February 2007
Make the most of your new Windows® 8.1 notebook, desktop computer, or tablet–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 8.1 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 Windows 8.1 and get online fast
• Use the new Windows 8.1 Modern interface
• Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn
• Use Windows 8.1’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, sell your stuff, manage your money, and do research
• Get your office work done fast
• Organize, view, and share photos
• Play music using Windows 8.1, iTunes, or streaming music services
• Watch TV shows and movies online
• Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam
• Keep your system running reliably at top speed
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 8.1 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 Windows 8.1 and get online fast
• Use the new Windows 8.1 Modern interface
• Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn
• Use Windows 8.1’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, sell your stuff, manage your money, and do research
• Get your office work done fast
• Organize, view, and share photos
• Play music using Windows 8.1, iTunes, or streaming music services
• Watch TV shows and movies online
• Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam
• Keep your system running reliably at top speed
Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 10 Edition
by Michael Miller
Published 21 August 2015
Updated for the Latest Windows 10 2019
This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 10 operating system. Make the most of your Windows 10 notebook or desktop computer—without becoming a technical expert! This 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.
Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn:
This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 10 operating system. Make the most of your Windows 10 notebook or desktop computer—without becoming a technical expert! This 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.
Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn:
- Set up your 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, Pinterest, 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
- Connect to a home wireless network or public Wi-Fi hotspot
- Go online to shop and sell—and smart search with Microsoft Cortana®
- Get work done quickly with Microsoft Office
- Organize, view, and share photos
- Listen to streaming music with Pandora and Spotify
- Watch streaming movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, and more
- Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam
- Keep your system running reliably at top speed