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Computers for seniors for dummies®  Cover Image Book Book

Computers for seniors for dummies® / by Nancy C. Muir.

Muir, Nancy, 1954- (author.).

Summary:

A computer provides a great resource for learning new things and keeping in touch with family and friends, but it may seem intimidating at first. The bestselling Computers For Seniors For Dummies is here to help the 50+ set conquer and overcome any uncertainty with clear-cut, easy-to-understand guidance on how to confidently navigate your computer and the Windows 10 operating system. Featuring large text and images, it's never been easier for seniors to smoothly click their way around a new PC. Even if you don't know a mouse from a megabyte, this book walks you through all the steps to choosing, setting up, and successfully using your new computer. Begin with learning how to turn the computer on and use the keyboard, and from there you'll progress to effortlessly finding your way around the new Windows 10 operating system. --Publisher annotation.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781119420316
  • ISBN: 1119420318
  • Physical Description: xiii, 386 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: Fifth edition.
  • Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2017]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
pt. 1. Get going!. Buying a computer ; Setting up your computer ; Getting around Windows 10 ; Setting up your display ; Getting help with vision, hearing, and dexterity challenges ; Setting up printers and scanners ; Connecting with Cortana -- pt. 2. Getting things done with software. Working with software programs ; Working with files and folders ; Working with Windows apps -- pt. 3. Going online. Understanding internet basics ; Browsing the web ; Staying safe while online ; Keeping in touch with mail ; Working in the Cloud ; Connecting with people online -- pt. 4. Having fun. Getting visual: using the video, photos, and camera apps ; Playing music in Windows 10 -- pt. 5. Windows Toolkit. Working with networks ; Protecting Windows ; Maintaining Windows.
Subject: Microsoft Windows (Computer file)
Microcomputers.
Computers and older people.

Available copies

  • 16 of 18 copies available at Missouri Evergreen.
  • 0 of 0 copies available at Webb City Public.
  • 0 of 0 copies available at Webb City Public Library.

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 18 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Brookfield Public Library 004.16 MUI (Text) 32512909264950 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Carrollton Public Library 004.16 MUI (Text)
Migrated Source/Donor: LSTA Collection Grant
30183000032227 Adult Non Fiction Available -
Caruthersville Public Library 004.16 MUI (Text) 38417100206004 Non-Fiction Available -
Doniphan-Ripley County Library 004.08 MUIR (Text) 38421100627375 Adult Non-Fiction Available -
Doniphan-Ripley County Library 004.16 MUI (Text) 38421100382187 Adult Non-Fiction Available -
Jefferson County Library-Windsor 004.1608 MUIR (Text) 30065010098546 Non-Fiction Available -
Lebanon-Laclede County Library 004.0846 Muir (Text) 3803432650 Adult Nonfiction In transit -
Little Dixie - Madison 004.1608 MUIR (Text) 2004170468 New Non-Fiction Shelves Available -
Little Dixie - Main Library - Moberly 004.1608 MUIR (Text) 2002792038 Non-Fiction Shelves Available -
Polk County Library-Humansville 004.084 MUI (Text) 34531000194418 Non-Fiction Available -


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