Miller, Michael

Computer Basics: Absolute Beginner's Guide to/ - 5th Edition - Indiana c2010 - xx,426p.: ill.; 24cm


Contents

Introduction 1

1. Getting Started 7-29

2. Setting Up your New Computer System 31-37

3. Getting to know Windows 7 41-63

4. Personalizing Windows 65-77

5. Working with Files, Folders, and Disks 79-93

6. Adding New Hardware and Devices to your System 95-100

7. Setting Up a Home Network 103-114

8. Performing Routine Maintenance 117-127

9. Dealing with Common Problems 129-134

10. Protecting your Pc from Viruses, Spam, and other Online Nuisance 138-147

11. Installing New software 151- 152

12. The Suit Spot: working with Microsoft works and Microsoft Office 155-161

13. Letters, Memos, and More: Working with Microsoft word 163-172

14. Crunching` Numbers: Working with Microsoft Excel 175-182

15. Presenting yourself; Working with Microsoft PowerPoint 185-192

16. Connecting to the Internet- at Home and on the Road 195-199

17.Surfing the web with Internet Explorer 201-211

18. Searching the web 213-217

19. Researching with Wikipedia 219-223

20. Shopping Online 225-232

21. Buying and Selling on eBay 235-242

22. Buying and Selling on Craigslist 245-251

23. Banking and paying Bills Online 251-258

24.Watching Videos on the Web 259-267

25. Using Web Based Applications 269-274

26. Creating your own Page 277-282

27. Exploring other cool and Useful Websites 283-290

28. Sending and Receiving Email 293-300

29. Sending and Receiving Instant Messages 303-307

30. Social Networking with Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter 309-319

31. Exploring Blogs and Podcasts 323-330

32. Organizing and Editing your Digital Photos 335-344

33. Sharing your Digital Photos Online 347-351

34. Playing, Ripping, and Burning CDs 353-362

35. Downloading and Playing Digital Music 365-374

6. Using your PC with an iPod iPhone 377-380

37.Playing DVDs and Videos on your PC

38. Making your own Digital Home Movies 385- 387

Index 391




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