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Absolute Beginner's Guide Ser.: Computer Basics - Absolute Beginner's Guide by Michael Miller (2014, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-100789752336
ISBN-139780789752338
eBay Product ID (ePID)167654571
Product Key Features
Number of Pages464 Pages
Publication NameComputer Basics-Absolute Beginner's Guide
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
SubjectComputer Science, General, Hardware / Personal Computers / General, Operating Systems / Windows Desktop
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaComputers
AuthorMichael Miller
SeriesAbsolute Beginner's Guide Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight25 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number7
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal004.16
Table Of ContentINTRODUCTION .1 How This Book Is Organized 3 Which Version of Windows? .4 Conventions Used in This Book .4 Menu Commands .............4 Shortcut Key Combinations ...5 Web Page Addresses .......5 Special Elements ..............5 Let Me Know What You Think ....6 Part I: Understanding Computers and Similar Devices 1 How Personal Computers Work 7 What Your Computer Can Do ....8 Good for Getting Online .8 Good for Social Networking .8 Good for Communicating .....9 Good for Sharing Photos and Home Movies .......9 Good for Keeping in Touch ...9 Good for Entertainment ..9 Good for Keeping Informed .10 Good for Work ................10 Good for Play ..................10 Inside a Personal Computer .....10 The Motherboard: Home to Almost Everything 11 Microprocessors: The Main Engine .....................12 Computer Memory: Temporary Storage .............13 Hard Disk Drives: Long-Term Storage .................13 Solid-State Drives: Faster Long-Term Storage ...14 CD/DVD Drives: Storage on a Disc .....................14 Keyboards: Fingertip Input .16 Mice and Touchpads: Point-and-Click Input Devices 17 Network Connections: Getting Connected ........18 Sound Cards and Speakers: Making Noise ........19 Video Cards and Monitors: Getting the Picture 20 Other Parts of Your Computer System .....................21 Providing Additional Functionality with Peripherals ..21 Doing What You Need to Do with Software and Apps 22 Making Everything Work-with Windows ..........22 Different Types of Computers ..23 Desktop PCs ...................23 Notebook PCs ................25 Tablet PCs .......................26 Hybrid PCs ......................28 Which Type of PC Should You Choose? .............29 Don''t Worry, You Can''t Screw It Up-Much ............29 2 Setting Up and Using a Desktop Computer ........31 Understanding the Components of a Desktop Computer System 32 Before You Get Started .......34 Connecting a Traditional Desktop PC ......................35 Connect in Order ...........35 Connect by Color ...........36 Connecting an All-in-One Desktop .37 Turning It On and Setting It Up .38 Getting the Right Order 38 Powering On for the First Time ..38 3 Setting Up and Using a Notebook or Tablet Computer ............41 Understanding Notebook and Hybrid PCs ..............42 Understanding Tablet PCs ..44 Connecting Peripherals and Powering On ..............45 Getting Connected ........45 Powering On for the First Time ..45 Part II: Using Windows 4 Getting to Know Windows 8.1 47 Introducing Microsoft Windows .48 Welcome to Windows 8.1-If You''ve Used an Older Version of Windows ..............48 Welcome to Windows 8.1-If You''ve Used Windows 8 ............50 Different Versions of Windows 8.1 ......................51 Starting and Logging into Windows ........................52 Using Windows with a Mouse ..54 Pointing and Clicking .....54 Double-Clicking ..............54 Right-Clicking ..................54 Dragging and Dropping 54 Mouse Over ....................55 Using Windows with a Touchscreen Display ...........55 Tapping ..55 Pressing and Holding .....55 Swiping ..55 Panning ..55 Zooming 55 Rotating .56 Learning Important Windows Operations ...............56 Getting Help in Windows ...58 Shutting Down Windows-and Your Computer .....59 5 Using the New Windows 8.1 Interface .................63 Working Your Way Around the Start Screen ............64 Examining the Parts of the Start Screen .............64 Displaying the Start Screen .66 Scrolling Through the Tiles ..67 Opening a Tile ................67 Find Additional Apps on the Apps Screen .........68 Using the Charms Bar .........69 &n
SynopsisMake the most of your new Windows® 8.1 notebook, desktop computer, or tablet-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! Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the new Windows 8.1 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: * Set up Windows 8.1 and get online fast * Use the new Windows 8.1 Modern interface * Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn * Use Windows 8.1's built-in apps-and find great new apps in the Windows Store * Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup * Create a home network in just minutes * Go online to shop, sell your stuff, manage your money, and do research * Get your office work done fast * Organize, view, and share photos * Play music using Windows 8.1, iTunes, or streaming music services * Watch TV shows and movies online * Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam * Keep your system running reliably at top speed, With this book, students will learn their way around, get comfortable with, and get the job done using Windows 8.1 mobile devices, notebooks, and desktop PCs - without jargon, complexity, or hassle. It is the one book that covers everything today's beginners and near-beginners need to know: not just about Windows, but also about software, hardware, and the Internet. This thoroughly updated book covers today's user experience - with Windows 8.1, Internet Explorer 10, and today's hottest online tools, from craigslist and Facebook to Twitter, Wikipedia, and Google Docs. It is updated with coverage of Windows 8.1, which introduces the totally new Metro user interface., Make the most of your new Windows(R) 8.1 notebook, desktop computer, or tablet-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 Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the new Windows 8.1 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: - Set up Windows 8.1 and get online fast - Use the new Windows 8.1 Modern interface - Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn - Use Windows 8.1's built-in apps-and find great new apps in the Windows Store - Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup - Create a home network in just minutes - Go online to shop, sell your stuff, manage your money, and do research - Get your office work done fast - Organize, view, and share photos - Play music using Windows 8.1, iTunes, or streaming music services - Watch TV shows and movies online - Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam - Keep your system running reliably at top speed
LC Classification NumberQA76
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