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Windows 8 for Seniors in Easy Steps by Price, Michael (2012) Paperback
Windows 8 for Seniors in easy steps introduces the features of the most current Windows operating system, presented with the over-50's in mind. It uses larger type for easy reading and discusses the topics in a clear and concise manner. It concentrates on the activities you'll want to carry out, whether you're completely new to computers, or you're upgrading from a previous version of Windows.Windows 8 for Seniors in easy steps helps you choose the right edition of Windows 8 for your purpose, whether you are upgrading an existing computer or switching to a new computer specifically designed for Windows 8. It focuses on the new Metro interface and shows you how you can access these features using a keyboard and mouse or using multitouch display capabilities. It looks at the desktop, taskbar and search facilities that provide the facilities associated with the Start menu of earlier versions and also helps you customize your system to suit your way of working. It looks at the Metro applications and the built-in Windows applications, tools and gadgets that provide the functions you need to make effective use of your computer.
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First published August 7, 2012
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October 8, 2023
This book assumes you know little to nothing about computers. It will take you from ground zero to a functional user. The scope is well within the default software that comes with Microsoft systems. There are plenty of color pictures diagrams and explanations of how and why.
The only thing that you need to be aware of as with all computer books is the technology changes so the speed of processors and the size of drives may change before you get this book.
Some books claim that they are in plain English this one is. It uses the margin gimmick to tell you what hot tips are don't forget tips and beware warnings. You don't need the margins but they're comforting to have in the book.
The book is well designed to be able to those step-by-step from front to back however if you need a little extra help or think you have missed something there is an index in the back that will carry you back to that particular location.
I suggest that even if you do know how to use computers this book may tell you how to use computers more efficiently or clear up anything that you might have a misconception about.
So don't let the title or the sophomoric approach turn you off and miss something that can be useful.
The only thing that you need to be aware of as with all computer books is the technology changes so the speed of processors and the size of drives may change before you get this book.
Some books claim that they are in plain English this one is. It uses the margin gimmick to tell you what hot tips are don't forget tips and beware warnings. You don't need the margins but they're comforting to have in the book.
The book is well designed to be able to those step-by-step from front to back however if you need a little extra help or think you have missed something there is an index in the back that will carry you back to that particular location.
I suggest that even if you do know how to use computers this book may tell you how to use computers more efficiently or clear up anything that you might have a misconception about.
So don't let the title or the sophomoric approach turn you off and miss something that can be useful.
December 18, 2014
This was a top notch book for anyone who wants to learn Windows 8 visually step by step with each step explained and shown with screen shots. Definitely not just for seniors! This is great for anyone.
June 28, 2014
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