Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics (5th Edition) [Paperback]

Michael Miller (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789742535 | ISBN-13: 978-0789742537 | Publication Date: September 11, 2009 | Edition: 5

Everything casual users need to know to get the most out of their new Windows 7 PCs, software, and the Internet

 

The best-selling beginner's guide, now completely updated for Windows 7 and today's most popular Internet tools - including Facebook, craigslist, Twitter, and Wikipedia

Easy step-by-step instructions cover setting up a new PC, getting online, working with digital media, using productivity tools, and much more

By the world's #1 author of beginning technology books, Michael Miller

 

This year, you may be one of the millions of casual computer users that will buy a new Windows 7 notebook or desktop PC. You'll want to know how to find your way around, get comfortable, and get the job done - without jargon, complexity, or hassle. There's a book for you: Michael Miller's Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, Windows 7 Edition. It's 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. Through 90+ books, author Michael Miller has established an unparalleled track record in explaining complicated concepts simply and clearly, and empowering beginners. Now, he's thoroughly updated his best-selling Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics to cover today's user experience - with Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8, and today's hottest online tools, from craigslist and Facebook to Twitter, Wikipedia, and Google Docs. Miller offers step-by-step instructions and friendly, practical advice for making the most of Windows 7's improvements, including the new taskbar, Action Center, and Aero Snap. He walks through setting up a new computer; connecting to the Internet; working with digital media; burning custom CDs; watching DVD movies; using Microsoft Office and other popular software; managing money online; setting up home networks; keeping PCs running reliably; and protecting them from spam, viruses, and spyware. This is the one indispensable book for today's PC novice

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Michael Miller is a successful and prolific author with a reputation for practical

advice, technical accuracy, and an unerring empathy for the needs of his readers.

Mr. Miller has written more than 90 best-selling books over the past two decades. His

books for Que include Absolute Beginner’s Guide to eBay, How Microsoft Windows Vista

Works, Speed It Up! A Non-Technical Guide for Speeding Up Slow Computers, and

Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource. He is known for his casual, easy-to-read

writing style and his practical, real-world advice–as well as his ability to explain a

wide variety of complex topics to an everyday audience.

 

You can email Mr. Miller directly at [e-mail]. His website is located at

www.molehillgroup.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Que; 5 edition (September 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789742535
• ISBN-13: 978-0789742537
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Computers & Technology > Operating Systems > Windows OS

More About the Author

Michael Miller is the best-selling writer of more than 100 non-fiction books. He writes about a variety of topics, including computers, online selling, business, consumer electronics, and music. From his first book (Ventura Publisher Techniques and Applications, published in 1988) to his latest title, he has established a reputation for practical advice, technical accuracy, and an unerring empathy for the needs of his readers.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Computer Basics At It's Best, January 28, 2010

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This review is from: Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics (5th Edition) (Paperback)

I have been repairing computers, tutoring adults and assisting with teaching children in a K-6 environment computers. When anybody asks me for help learning, I point this book out and start them off with it. It has all the basics you need to know. You can use it for quick reference and to learn how to get around on your computer. The book is WELL worth the money you spend on it. Now there is the 5th edition it is even better yet! The 5th edition has Windows 7 for persons buying new computers. There are 38 chapters and every chapter is fully understandable not packed with a bunch of "geek" terminology but simple easy to use format. We have purchased over 15 books to learn the basics.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learned alot, February 26, 2010

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Deanna Lami Shapiro (San Rafael, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics (5th Edition) (Paperback)

I bought this book as a gift for my Dad who got his first computer. I read through it before I wrapped it and learned alot myself and had my computer running more quickly and efficiently in an hour. I'm buying another copy of this book for myself today!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent PC Start-up Book, October 20, 2010

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This review is from: Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics (5th Edition) (Paperback)

Firstly this edition is recommended for Windows 7 and Vista users, if you have Windows XP you should purchase the 4th Edition of this book.

This book makes no assumptions concerning your knowledge of computers, there are a lot of helpful 'windows' on the pages that make sure that you don't miss areas of: Caution, Tips and Notes.

It is broken down into 7 parts:

[Part 1] Getting Started: 2 Chapters
[Part 2] Using Windows: 3 Chapters
[Part 3] Upgrading and Maintaining Your System: 5 Chapters
[Part 4] Using Computer Software: 5 Chapters
[Part 5] Using the Internet: 12 Chapters
[Part 6] Communicating via the Internet: 4 Chapters
[Part 7] Exploring the Digital Lifestyle: 7 Chapters

From the start, you will be assisted in setting up a new computer. Then the book also has numerous screen shots that will help you along the way as you learn Windows from the ground up and begin to personalize it. There are also a lot of web sites provided that cover a wide area of interests.

This reading material is systematic, well laid out logically and easy to follow. It is a sure fire and will get any newbie up and running quickly.