Dummies Guide to Family Computing
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A must have book for the millions of parents who want to know what type of computer to buy for their computer-literate kids and how to use what they buy as a family.
-- Helps parents identify the computer goals they have for their family
-- Offers advice on finding the right PC as well as complementary and software for all skill levels
-- Discusses parents' responsibilities before children get on the Web, including dos and don'ts, and software to help censor inappropriate material for kids and teens
-- Equips parents with the information to make the right choice before they invest in a family computing station
-- Helps trigger family activities not necessarily centered around the computer
-- Provides useful information and resources for parents to insure that kids are safely surfing the Net
-- Describes how the whole family can utilize and have fun on the computerDiscover what your kids are learning at school and try to keep up with this great guide to home PCs.Filled with advice on software, hardware, Internet, and more. Parents can be assured of sound information on which software is appropriate for certain ages and how to maximize your home PC power. It is no secret that computers are becoming an essential tool in business, but they are also more and more prevalent as learning tools in the schools and at home. With all the technology available it's hard enough to figure out what you need, let alone how to use it once you have it. This book is designed to answer parent's questions as to which PC is best for them, or how to get the most out of the one they already own.
-- Helps parents identify the computer goals they have for their family
-- Offers advice on finding the right PC as well as complementary and software for all skill levels
-- Discusses parents' responsibilities before children get on the Web, including dos and don'ts, and software to help censor inappropriate material for kids and teens
-- Equips parents with the information to make the right choice before they invest in a family computing station
-- Helps trigger family activities not necessarily centered around the computer
-- Provides useful information and resources for parents to insure that kids are safely surfing the Net
-- Describes how the whole family can utilize and have fun on the computerDiscover what your kids are learning at school and try to keep up with this great guide to home PCs.Filled with advice on software, hardware, Internet, and more. Parents can be assured of sound information on which software is appropriate for certain ages and how to maximize your home PC power. It is no secret that computers are becoming an essential tool in business, but they are also more and more prevalent as learning tools in the schools and at home. With all the technology available it's hard enough to figure out what you need, let alone how to use it once you have it. This book is designed to answer parent's questions as to which PC is best for them, or how to get the most out of the one they already own.