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Learn to:
- Enhance your work and personal life with technology
- Use a computer, smart phone, or digital camera
- Browse the web and understand the cloud
- Become a digital citizen
It's a digital world--don't let it pass you by!
Do you wish you knew more about the latest technologies that everyone else seems to be enjoying, but aren't sure where to start? Written in plain English for beginners just like you, this friendly guide makes it easy to get a grip on computer basics, the Internet, the latest in digital lifestyle services and devices, and so much more.
- Begin at the beginning -- get the lowdown on different types of computers and how they connect, the components that make up a computer system, and how operating systems generally work
- Get up and running -- find out how easy it is to get connected to the Internet, search for what you need on the Web, send and receive email, and work with the cloud
- How suite it is -- discover easy-to-follow instructions for working with the four essential applications in the Microsoft(R) Office 2013 suite: Word, Excel(R), PowerPoint(R), and Access(R)
- Safety first -- get trusted, expert guidance on protecting your computer and data from harm--and safeguarding your privacy
- Kick it up a notch -- take your newly-acquired skills to the next level and try your hand at tablets, smartphones, and digital TVs, cameras, and photography
Open the book and find:
- How software can make everyday tasks easier and more fun
- Guidance on choosing a computer that's best for your needs
- How to set up a new computer and get online
- Word processing, spreadsheet, and database basics
- The latest features of Windows(R) 8.1
- Everything you need to know about online communications
- How to play music and movies on your computer
Learn to:
- Enhance your work and personal life with technology
- Use a computer, smart phone, or digital camera
- Browse the web and understand the cloud
- Become a digital citizen
It's a digital world--don't let it pass you by!
Do you wish you knew more about the latest technologies that everyone else seems to be enjoying, but aren't sure where to start? Written in plain English for beginners just like you, this friendly guide makes it easy to get a grip on computer basics, the Internet, the latest in digital lifestyle services and devices, and so much more.
- Begin at the beginning -- get the lowdown on different types of computers and how they connect, the components that make up a computer system, and how operating systems generally work
- Get up and running -- find out how easy it is to get connected to the Internet, search for what you need on the Web, send and receive email, and work with the cloud
- How suite it is -- discover easy-to-follow instructions for working with the four essential applications in the Microsoft(R) Office 2013 suite: Word, Excel(R), PowerPoint(R), and Access(R)
- Safety first -- get trusted, expert guidance on protecting your computer and data from harm--and safeguarding your privacy
- Kick it up a notch -- take your newly-acquired skills to the next level and try your hand at tablets, smartphones, and digital TVs, cameras, and photography
Open the book and find:
- How software can make everyday tasks easier and more fun
- Guidance on choosing a computer that's best for your needs
- How to set up a new computer and get online
- Word processing, spreadsheet, and database basics
- The latest features of Windows(R) 8.1
- Everything you need to know about online communications
- How to play music and movies on your computer
Faithe Wempen is an adjunct instructor at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). She is the author of over 150 books on computer hardware and software, and an online technology courseware developer whose courses have educated over a quarter of a million people.
Introduction 1
About This Book 2
Foolish Assumptions 3
Icons Used in This Book 4
Beyond the Book 4
Where to Go from Here 5
Part I: Computer Basics 7
Chapter 1: It's a Digital World 9
Chapter 2: Buying and Setting Up a Computer 25
Chapter 3: Understanding Operating Systems 45
Chapter 4: Windows 8.1 Basics 55
Part II: The Online Experience 87
Chapter 5: Understanding Internet Basics 89
Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Email 117
Chapter 8: Clouds and Online Communication 137
Part III: Productivity Programs 151
Chapter 9: Understanding Applications 153
Chapter 10: Creating Personal Documents with Microsoft Word 173
Chapter 11: Managing and Calculating Data with Microsoft Excel 211
Chapter 12: Creating Presentations with Microsof t PowerPoint. 239
Chapter 13: Storing and Retrieving Data with Microsoft Access 261
Part IV: Digital Security and Privacy 279
Chapter 14: Protecting Your Computer and Data from Harm 281
Chapter 15: Safeguarding Your Privacy 301
Part V: Mobility and Multimedia 323
Chapter 16: Expanding Computing to Other Devices 325
Chapter 17: Digital Cameras and Photography 337
Chapter 18: Working with Music and Video 361
Part VI: The Part of Tens 393
Chapter 19: Ten Computer Problems (and How to Solve Them) 395
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Working with Windows 8.1 407
Appendix: Making a Living in Digital Technology 421
Index 429
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Hardware |
| Genre: | Importe, Informatik |
| Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9781118962862 |
| ISBN-10: | 1118962869 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Wempen, Faithe |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 235 x 191 x 25 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Faithe Wempen |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 27.10.2014 |
| Gewicht: | 0,849 kg |
Faithe Wempen is an adjunct instructor at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). She is the author of over 150 books on computer hardware and software, and an online technology courseware developer whose courses have educated over a quarter of a million people.
Introduction 1
About This Book 2
Foolish Assumptions 3
Icons Used in This Book 4
Beyond the Book 4
Where to Go from Here 5
Part I: Computer Basics 7
Chapter 1: It's a Digital World 9
Chapter 2: Buying and Setting Up a Computer 25
Chapter 3: Understanding Operating Systems 45
Chapter 4: Windows 8.1 Basics 55
Part II: The Online Experience 87
Chapter 5: Understanding Internet Basics 89
Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Email 117
Chapter 8: Clouds and Online Communication 137
Part III: Productivity Programs 151
Chapter 9: Understanding Applications 153
Chapter 10: Creating Personal Documents with Microsoft Word 173
Chapter 11: Managing and Calculating Data with Microsoft Excel 211
Chapter 12: Creating Presentations with Microsof t PowerPoint. 239
Chapter 13: Storing and Retrieving Data with Microsoft Access 261
Part IV: Digital Security and Privacy 279
Chapter 14: Protecting Your Computer and Data from Harm 281
Chapter 15: Safeguarding Your Privacy 301
Part V: Mobility and Multimedia 323
Chapter 16: Expanding Computing to Other Devices 325
Chapter 17: Digital Cameras and Photography 337
Chapter 18: Working with Music and Video 361
Part VI: The Part of Tens 393
Chapter 19: Ten Computer Problems (and How to Solve Them) 395
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Working with Windows 8.1 407
Appendix: Making a Living in Digital Technology 421
Index 429
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Hardware |
| Genre: | Importe, Informatik |
| Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9781118962862 |
| ISBN-10: | 1118962869 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Wempen, Faithe |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 235 x 191 x 25 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Faithe Wempen |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 27.10.2014 |
| Gewicht: | 0,849 kg |
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