Computers For Seniors For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
	About This Book
	Foolish Assumptions
	Icons Used in This Book
	Beyond the Book
	Where to Go from Here
Part 1 Get Going!
	Chapter 1 Buying a Computer
		What Can You Can Do with a Computer?
		Get Up to Speed on Hardware
		Input Devices: Putting Stuff In
		Output Devices: Getting Stuff Out
		What Is Software?
		Decide on a Type of Computer
		Choose a Display Type
		Evaluate Your Storage Options
		Consider How You Will Get Online
		Where to Shop for Your New PC
	Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Computer
		Out of the Box: Set Up Your New PC
		Set Up Windows
		Take a First Look at Windows
		Use a Mouse, Trackball, or Touchscreen
		Get Familiar with the Start Menu
		Sign Out and In
		Switch Accounts
		Lock Windows while You’re Away
		Restart Windows
		Place the Computer in Sleep Mode
		Shut Down Your Computer
		Create Additional User Accounts
		Change an Account’s Type
		Manage Family Settings
	Chapter 3 Buying and Setting Up a Printer
		Do You Need a Printer?
		Choose the Right Printer
		Unpack and Install a New Printer
		Set Up a Printer to Work with Windows
		Set a Default Printer
		Set Printer Preferences
		Manage a Print Queue
		Remove a Printer
Part 2 Getting Up to Speed with Windows
	Chapter 4 Working with Apps in Windows
		Learn the Names of Things
		Start an App
		Exit an App
		Find Your Way Around in a Desktop App
		Find Your Way Around in a Microsoft Store App
		Work with a Window
		Switch among Running Apps
		Move and Copy Data between Apps
		Install New Apps
		Remove Apps
	Chapter 5 Six Great Apps that Come with Windows
		Do the Math with the Calculator App
		Write Brilliant Documents with WordPad
		Jot Quick Notes with Notepad
		Set Alarms and Timers
		Keep Up on the Weather
		Save Time with Cortana
		Explore Other Windows Apps
	Chapter 6 Managing Your Personal Files
		Understand How Windows Organizes Data
		Explore the File Explorer Interface
		Move between Different Locations
		Locate Files and Folders
		View File Listings in Different Ways
		Select Multiple Items at Once
		Move or Copy an Item
		Delete or Undelete an Item
		Rename an Item
		Create a Shortcut to an Item
		Create a Compressed File
		Customize the Quick Access List
		Back Up Files to an External Drive
	Chapter 7 Making Windows Your Own
		Customize the Windows 11 Start Menu
		Customize the Windows 11 Taskbar
		Customize the Windows 10 Start Menu
		Customize the Windows 10 Taskbar
		Customize the Screen Resolution and Scale
		Apply a Desktop Theme
		Change Desktop Background Image
		Change the Accent Color
		Manage Desktop Icons
		Add Widgets to the Desktop
		Make Windows More Accessible
Part 3 Going Online
	Chapter 8 Getting Connected to the Internet
		What Is the Internet?
		Explore Different Types of Internet Connections
		Identify the Hardware Required
		Set Up a Wi-Fi Internet Connection
		Assess Your Software Situation
	Chapter 9 Browsing the Web
		Meet the Edge Browser
		Search the Web
		Find Content on a Web Page
		Pin a Tab
		Create and Manage a Favorites List
		Use Favorites
		View Your Browsing History
		Print a Web Page
		Create Collections
		Customize the New Tab Page and the Home Page
		Adjust Microsoft Edge Settings
	Chapter 10 Staying Safe While Online
		Understand Technology Risks on the Internet
		Download Files Safely
		Use InPrivate Browsing
		Use SmartScreen Filter and Block Unwanted Apps
		Change Edge Privacy Settings
		Understand Information Exposure
		Keep Your Information Private
		Spot Phishing Scams and Other Email Fraud
		Create Strong Passwords
	Chapter 11 Keeping in Touch with Mail
		Sign Up for an Email Account
		Set Up Accounts in the Mail App
		Get to Know the Mail Interface
		Receive Messages
		Reply to or Forward a Message
		Create and Send Email
		Manage Addresses
		Send an Attachment
		Change Mail Account Settings
	Chapter 12 Working in the Cloud
		Understand Cloud-Based Applications
		Use Office Online
		Access Your OneDrive Storage
		Add Files to OneDrive
		Share a Folder or File Using OneDrive
		Create a New OneDrive Folder
		Use the Personal Vault
		Adjust OneDrive Settings
		Configure Online Synchronization
	Chapter 13 Connecting with People Online
		Use Discussion Boards and Blogs
		Participate in a Chat
		Understand Instant Messages
		Explore Microsoft Teams
		Explore Skype
		Use a Webcam
		Get an Overview of Collaborative and Social Networking Sites
		Sign Up for a Social Networking Service
		Understand How Online Dating Works
Part 4 Having Fun
	Chapter 14 Let’s Play a Game!
		Learn the Types of Game Delivery
		Explore the Various Gaming Genres
		Understand How Game Makers Get Paid
		A Few of My Favorites
	Chapter 15 Creating and Viewing Digital Photos and Videos
		Capture Pictures and Video with the Camera App
		Make Audio Recordings with Voice Recorder
		Find and Play Videos Using the Movies & TV App
		Transfer Photos and Videos from a Camera or Phone
		View and Edit Photos in the Photos App
		Create a Video with the Video Editor
	Chapter 16 Listening to Music on Your PC
		Preparing to Listen to Digital Music
		Introducing Windows Media Player
		Make Your Stored Music Available in Windows Media Player
		Play Music
		Create a Playlist
		Rip a Music CD
		Burn a Music CD
		Acquire New Music
Part 5 Windows Toolkit
	Chapter 17 Working with Networks
		Plan and Set Up a Home Network
		Enabling Wireless Router Security
		Set Up File Sharing on Your PC
		Choose What Folders to Share
		Share a Local Printer
		Connect Bluetooth Devices to Your PC
		Use Your Cell Phone as a Hotspot
	Chapter 18 Protecting Windows
		Choose Security Software
		Update Windows
		Check Windows Security Settings
		Change Your Microsoft Account Password
		Change How You Sign Into Windows
	Chapter 19 Maintaining Windows
		Shut Down an Unresponsive Application
		Troubleshoot Application Problems
		Repair or Remove an App
		Set an App to Run in Compatibility Mode
		Restore Your System Files
		Use Windows Troubleshooter Utilities
		Reset Your PC: The Last Resort
		Free Up Disk Space
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