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Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 11 Edition de Mike Miller

Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 11 Edition: Absolute Beginner's Guides (Qu

Autor Mike Miller
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 28 iul 2022
"Make the most of your Windows 11 laptop or desktop computer--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!" --
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ISBN-13: 9780137885770
ISBN-10: 0137885776
Pagini: 368
Dimensiuni: 180 x 228 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Ediția:10. Auflage
Editura: Pearson
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Introduction Part I Understanding Computers Chapter 1 How Personal Computers Work What Your Computer Can Do Good for Getting Online Good for Social Networking Good for Communicating Good for Sharing Photos and Home Movies Good for Entertainment Good for Keeping Informed Good for Work Good for Play Inside a Personal Computer The Motherboard: Home to Almost Everything Microprocessors: The Main Engine Computer Memory: Temporary Storage Hard Disk Drives: Long-Term Storage Solid-State Drives: Faster Long-Term Storage Keyboards: Fingertip Input Mice and Touchpads: Point-and-Click Input Devices Network Connections: Getting Connected Sound Cards and Speakers: Making Noise Video Cards and Monitors: Getting the Picture Other Parts of Your Computer System Providing Additional Functionality with Peripherals Doing What You Need to Do with Software and Apps Making Everything Work...with Windows Different Types of Computers Traditional Desktop PCs All-in-One Desktops Laptop PCs Tablet PCs 2-in-1 PCs Which Type of PC Should You Choose? Don't Worry, You Can't Screw It Up...Much Chapter 2 Setting Up and Using Different Types of Computers Before You Get Started Setting Up a Laptop or 2-in1 PC Understanding the Elements of a Laptop PC Getting Connected Setting Up an All-in-One Desktop PC Understanding the Parts of an All-in-One System Getting Connected Setting Up a Traditional Desktop PC Understanding the Components of a Desktop System Getting Connected Turning It On--for the First Time Getting the Right Order Powering On Part II Using Windows Chapter 3 Getting to Know Windows 11 Say Hello to Windows 11 Starting and Logging In to Windows Exploring the Windows Desktop Learning Basic Operations Pointing and Clicking Double-Clicking Right-Clicking Dragging and Dropping Mouse Over Moving and Resizing Windows Maximizing, Minimizing, and Closing Windows Snapping Windows into Position Scrolling Through a Window Peeking at the Desktop Using the Start Menu Navigating the Start Menu Launching a Program Using the Taskbar Deciphering Taskbar Icons Opening Applications and Switching Between Windows Using Jump Lists Managing Taskbar Buttons Switching Between Programs Adjusting Quick Settings Viewing Notifications Learning Important Windows Shortcuts Using Windows with a Touchscreen Display Shutting Down Windows--and Your Computer Chapter 4 Working with Files, Folders, and Online Storage Understanding Files and Folders Using File Explorer Launching File Explorer Exploring the File Explorer Window Displaying File Contents and Details Navigating the Folders on Your PC Viewing Files and Folders Changing the Way Files Display Sorting Files and Folders Grouping Files and Folders Searching for Files Performing Basic File and Folder Operations Creating New Folders Renaming Files and Folders Copying Files Moving (Cutting and Pasting) Files Deleting Files Working with the Recycle Bin Restoring Deleted Files Emptying the Recycle Bin Working with Compressed Folders Compressing a File Extracting Files from a Compressed Folder Copying Files to Another Computer Copying Files over a Network Copying Files with a Portable Drive Copying Files via Email Working with Cloud-Based Storage Accessing OneDrive from File Explorer Using Microsoft OneDrive Syncing Files on Your PC to OneDrive Chapter 5 Personalizing Windows Personalizing the Windows Desktop Changing the Desktop Background Changing to Light or Dark Mode Changing the Accent Color Choosing a Windows Theme Customizing the Start Menu Pinning Apps to the Taskbar Customizing the Taskbar Personalizing Widgets Customizing the Widgets Panel Adding a New Widget to the Widgets Panel Customizing Your News Feed Personalizing the Lock Screen Changing the Lock Screen Background Displaying a Slideshow on the Lock Screen Changing Your Account Picture Setting Up Additional User Accounts Creating a New User Account Switching Users Signing Out Signing In with Multiple Users Configuring Other Windows Settings Part III Setting Up the Rest of Your System Chapter 6 Connecting Printers and Other Devices to Your PC Getting to Know the Most Popular Peripherals Adding New Hardware to Your System Understanding USB Connecting via USB Connecting and Using a Printer Understanding Different Types of Printers Connecting a Printer via USB Connecting a Wireless Printer to Your Computer Sharing a Network Printer Printing to Your System's Printer Connecting Portable Devices to Your PC Connecting Your PC to Your Living Room TV Connecting via HDMI Wirelessly Mirroring Your Computer Screen Chapter 7 Using Your PC with Your Mobile Phone Linking Your Phone to Your Windows 11 PC Texting and Calling from Your PC Receiving Text Messages Sending Text Messages Making a Phone Call Doing More with Your Phone and Your Windows PC Sharing a Web Page from Your Phone to Your PC Sharing a Web Page from Your PC to Your Phone Viewing Photos from Your Phone on Your PC Running Android Apps on Your PC Chapter 8 Adding Storage and Backup Understanding External Storage Connecting an External Drive Backing Up Your Important Files Backing Up to an External Drive Backing Up Online Chapter 9 Setting Up a Home Network How Networks Work Wired Networks Wireless Networks Setting Up a Wireless Network in Your Home How It Works What You Need Making the Connections Connecting Your Computer to Your New Network Connecting via Ethernet Connecting Wirelessly Accessing Computers on Your Network Part IV Using the Internet Chapter 10 Connecting to the Internet--at Home and Away Different Types of Home Internet Understanding Internet Hardware Connecting to a Public Wi-Fi Hotspot Chapter 11 Browsing and Searching the Web Understanding the Web Using Microsoft Edge Browsing the Web with Edge Revisiting History Opening Multiple Pages in Tabs Saving Your Favorite Pages Returning to a Favorite Page Displaying the Favorites Bar Displaying a Page with Immersive Reader Browsing in Private Setting a Different Start Page Using Google Chrome Searching the Web with Google Using Google Search Constructing a Query Fine-Tuning Your Search Results Chapter 12 Buying and Selling Online How to Shop Online Step 1: Find an Online Store Step 2: Find a Product Step 3: Examine the Product (Virtually) Step 4: Order the Product Step 5: Check Out Step 6: Confirm the Order How to Shop Safely Ordering Meal and Grocery Delivery Online Ordering Meals Online Ordering Groceries Online Buying and Selling on Online Marketplaces Craigslist eBay Etsy Facebook Marketplace Reverb Part V Communicating Online Chapter 13 Sending and Receiving Email How Email Works POP/IMAP Email Web-Based Email Using the Windows Mail App Navigating the Mail App Adding Another Email Account Reading and Replying to Messages Viewing Attachments Sending a New Message Attaching a File Using Web-Based Email Using Outlook Online Using Gmail Chapter 14 Video Chatting with Friends and Family Video Chatting with Zoom Getting to Know Zoom Accepting a Meeting Invitation Joining a Meeting Manually Switching Views Applying a Virtual Background Leaving a Meeting Starting a New Instant Meeting Scheduling a Meeting in Advance Starting and Ending a Meeting Video Chatting with Microsoft Teams Accepting a Meeting Invitation Blurring Your Background Launching a New Teams Meeting Chapter 15 Social Networking with Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Media Using Facebook Signing Up with and Signing In to Facebook Getting to Know Facebook Searching for Friends Viewing a Friend's Profile Page Posting Status Updates Determine Who Can--or Can't--See a Status Update Viewing Friends' Updates in Your Feed Managing Your Privacy on Facebook Using Twitter Joining Twitter Navigating Twitter Tweeting with Twitter Following Other Users Customizing Your Profile Using Pinterest What Pinterest Is and What It Does Navigating the Pinterest Site Viewing Boards and Pins Following Other Users Repinning Existing Items Pinning Items from the Web Creating New Boards Using LinkedIn Personalizing Your Profile Finding New Connections Contacting Other LinkedIn Members Using Social Networks--Smartly and Safely Protecting Your Children Protecting Yourself Part VI Getting Productive Chapter 16 Installing and Using Desktop Applications Finding and Installing New Apps Downloading Apps from the Microsoft Store Purchasing Apps from Your Local Retailer Finding and Installing Apps Online Understanding Web-Based Apps Managing Your Apps Finding Your Installed Apps Pinning Apps to the Start Menu Pinning Apps to the Taskbar Adding App Shortcuts to the Desktop Working with Applications Using Toolbars and Ribbons Using Menus Closing an Open App Chapter 17 Doing Office Work Getting to Know Microsoft Office Using Office on the Desktop Using Office on the Web Which Version of Office Should You Use? Word Processing with Microsoft Word Exploring the Word Workspace Working with Documents Entering Text Editing Text Formatting Text Checking Spelling and Grammar Printing Your Document Number Crunching with Microsoft Excel Exploring the Excel Workspace Entering Data Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns Adjusting Column Width Calculating with Formulas Including Other Cells in a Formula Quick Addition with AutoSum Using Functions Formatting Your Spreadsheet Creating a Chart Giving Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint Exploring the PowerPoint Workspace Applying a Theme Inserting New Slides Adding and Formatting Text Start the Show! Exploring Google Docs Using Google Docs Word Processor Using Google Sheets Spreadsheet Using Google Slides Presentations Using the Windows Calendar App Displaying Different Views Creating a New Event Chapter 18 Working with Digital Photos Transferring Pictures from Your Camera, Smartphone, or Tablet Downloading from the Internet Transferring Photos from a Smartphone or Tablet via USB Transferring Pictures from a Digital Camera via USB Transferring Pictures from a Memory Card Scanning a Picture Viewing Your Photos with the Windows Photos App Editing Your Photos with the Photos App Opening Editing Mode Cropping or Rotating a Photo Applying Filters Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Color Printing and Sharing Your Photos Choosing the Right Printer and Paper Making the Print Printing Photos Professionally Sharing Your Photos Part VII Exploring Online Entertainment Chapter 19 Watching Movies and TV Shows Online Watching Streaming Video Services Watching Amazon Prime Video Watching Apple TV+ Watching Discovery+ Watching Disney+ Watching HBO Max Watching Hulu Watching Netflix Watching Paramount+ Watching Peacock Watching Other Streaming Video Services Watching Live TV Online Buying and Renting Movies Online Watching Videos on YouTube Chapter 20 Listening to Music and Podcasts Online Listening to Streaming Music Online Listening to Pandora Listening to Spotify Listening to Other Streaming Music Services Listening to Traditional Radio Stations Online Purchasing and Downloading Digital Music Examining Online Music Stores Playing Downloaded Music on Your PC Listening to Podcasts Online Part VIII Keeping Your System Up and Running Chapter 21 Protecting Your PC from Computer Attacks, Malware, Spam, and More Safeguarding Your System from Computer Viruses Watching for Signs of Infection Catching a Virus Practicing Safe Computing Disinfecting Your System with Antivirus Software Hunting Down Spyware Fighting Email Spam Protecting Your Email Address Blocking Spammers in Your Email Programs Resisting Phishing Scams Shielding Your Children from Inappropriate Content Using Content-Filtering Software Encouraging Safe Computing Chapter 22 Performing Preventive Maintenance and Dealing with Common Problems Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning Up Unused Files Removing Unused Programs Optimizing Your Disk Storage Updating Windows Keeping Your Hardware in Tip-Top Condition System Unit Keyboard Display Printer Maintaining a Laptop PC Using the Windows Mobility Center Conserving Battery Life Securing Your Laptop Troubleshooting Computer Problems Troubleshooting in Safe Mode Reacting When Windows Freezes or Crashes What Causes Windows to Freeze? Dealing with Frozen Windows Dealing with a Frozen Program Dealing with a Major Crash Refreshing or Resetting Your System Refreshing System Files Resetting Your System to Its Original Condition 9780137885770 TOC 5/23/2022

Notă biografică

Michael Miller is a successful and prolific author with a reputation for practical advice, technical accuracy, and an unerring empathy for the needs of his readers.
Mr. Miller has written more than 200 best-selling books over the past three decades that collectively have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Some of his titles are My Windows 11 Computer for Seniors, My iPad for Seniors, My Google Chromebook, My Video Chat for Seniors, and My TV for Seniors.
He is known for his casual, easy-to-read writing style and his practical, real-world advice--as well as his ability to explain a variety of complex topics to an everyday audience.
Learn more about Mr. Miller at his website, www.millerwriter.com. Follow him on Twitter @molehillgroup.