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{ { [ WINDOWS 8.1 FOR SENIORS IN EASY STEPS ] By Price, Michael ( Author ) Dec - 2013 [ Paperback ]
Windows 8.1 for Seniors in Easy Steps is an essential guide 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 8.1 for Seniors in Easy Steps includes the new features that have been added since Windows 8: the return of the Start button; options for booting up to the Desktop; viewing up to four apps on screen at the same time; an enhanced SkyDrive feature for online storage and sharing; and a unified search facility that enables you to search over your computer and the Web. It focuses on the new Windows 8.1 interface and shows you how you can access these features using a keyboard and mouse or using multitouch display capabilities.Windows 8.1 for Seniors in Easy Steps will help you to quickly feel comfortable and confident with this exciting operating system. Presented with the senior reader in mind, it uses larger type, in the familiar In Easy Steps style.Covers the 8.1 update released Fall 2013.
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First published December 31, 2013
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October 8, 2023
The title might be a little insulting, but it works. (is a tad dated.)
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 do 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.
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 do 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.
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